Risks

The application of piercings involves risks. So make sure you are well rested and have eaten. Inform the piercer of any medication or skin problems, allergies, epilepsy and hypersensitivity reactions. And check on www.veiligtatoeerenenpiercen.nl that the studio where you want to have a piercing has a permit. This permit indicates that the studio works in accordance with the hygiene guidelines of the National Center for Hygiene and Safety.

 

Don't get a piercing:

  • in places where you have had plastic surgery or radiation in the past year;
  • in a place pierced less than three months ago;
  • on irritated skin such as bumps, dark moles or swellings;
  • if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
  • if you are pregnant.

 

In addition, it is not recommended to get a piercing if you suffer from one of the following conditions:

  • diabetes;
  • haemophilia;
  • chronic skin disease;
  • allergy to piercing (materials);
  • immune disorder;
  • heart and vascular abnormalities.

 

Do you have one of these conditions or do you take anticoagulants or antibiotics? And do you still want a piercing? First discuss the options with a doctor.

 

Because a wound is created during the piercing, there is a risk of infection of diseases that are transmitted via blood, such as hepatitis B and C. Therefore, check whether the piercer works hygienically. A hygienic working method is also important to prevent your new piercing from becoming infected.

In any case, make sure that:

  • the skin before piercing is cleaned and disinfected;
  • the needle and the piercing are packed sterile and are not touched with bare hands;
  • the piercer wears gloves during the piercing;
  • the piercer disinfects the gloves just before applying the piercing.
 
Getting a piercing can hurt for a while. Consult your doctor if you want an anesthetic.
 
A new piercing is similar to a deep wound. Poor care and unhygienic handling can cause wound infections and scar tissue. With proper care, it takes a minimum of 4 to12 weeks for the wound to heal. After the piercing, the piercer provides verbal and written explanations about the aftercare of piercings. Read this carefully. Some people may develop scar tissue after getting a piercing.
 

 

Aftercare instructions

During the piercing, a deep wound is created that needs time to heal. How quickly this wound heals depends on the location of the piercing, the type of metal, the skill of the piercer and the quality of the aftercare. If you take good care of the piercing, it will take 4 to 12 weeks for the wound to heal. Wash the piercing (with the exception of a tongue, lip, or mouth piercing) twice a day with a mild unscented soap while it heals. Then pat it dry with a clean towel or tissue. Keep the piercing as dry as possible for the rest of the day. Also dry your piercing with a paper towel after showering.

 

During the healing process, pay attention to the following:

  • Touch the piercing as little as possible.
  • Do not apply ointments to the wound or drip antiseptics such as Sterilon® or Betadine® (unless a doctor tells you otherwise).
  • Do not allow hair spray, gel, or other products near an ear piercing.
  • Do not wear plasters over the piercing (only temporarily during exercise).
  • Do not wear tight or dirty clothing over the piercing.
  • Avoid (bubble) baths, swimming pools, saunas and steam baths.
  • Never remove the piercing yourself.

 

With an oral piercing, also pay attention to the following:

  • Avoid kissing and oral sex during the healing process.
  • Brush your teeth twice a day and also rinse twice a day with a seasalt saline. You can also use a mouthwash with 0% alcohol. 

With a genital piercing, also pay attention to the following:

  • Drink a glass of water about one hour before cleaning your genital piercing. This way you can pee out soap residues faster after washing. Soap in the urethra can cause a bladder infection.
  • Always protect genital piercings during sexual contact with an extra strong condom (e.g. a condom for anal sex) or a dental dam. Preferably do not have sexual contact during the healing process.

 

Note: the skin around your piercing can turn red and swell immediately after piercing. This is normal. But contact us if:

  • you are concerned about the healing;
  • you become ill or develop a fever within a few days of getting the piercing;
  • physical complaints such as itching and redness have not decreased within 48 hours after setting;
  • you suddenly get new complaints 24 hours after brewing, or the complaints get worse;
  • you want to remove the piercing during the healing process (for example because of complaints or symptoms of outgrowth or rejection).

 

Seasalt Saline

Put the whole cup of seasalt in a new and clean bottle of 500 ML of water.

We prefer you to use a unused bottle but if you really want to re use a bottle than please boil the 500 ML of water first.

Put the water in the bottle when the water is cooled down.

The seasalt will dissolve by it self.

 

You can store the bottle with the saline outside the fridge. Shake the bottle before use.

Grab a clean cottonpad and drench it with the saline solution.

Place the drenched cottonpad in both sides of the piercing for ten minutes once a day.

 

If you have any questions, please contact me.