Are you as big a fan of piercings as I am? Well, then surely you already know that for show off some pretty piercings, the most important thing is that they have healed well and the skin is healthy.
Today I want to remind you of a few tips to keep in mind to take care of your piercings and not have complications.
Do you want to be splendid wearing all your piercings? Well read on, you'll see how easy it is to take care of yourself
Did you just get a piercing? basic care
You love piercings, I know. Where did you get your last piercing? facial piercings They are the most common, although there are many more.
In any case, if you have just done it and you have a fresh wound, then it is very important Take extreme care to avoid infection.
I imagine that you have gone to a professional and that has given you the basic advice, but just in case I'm going to remind you here.
If you follow them, surely you will have a beautiful and healthy piercing to wear it for a long time.
But if you neglect your piercing in these early days, you may get a nasty wound that can end in scar. Avoid it with these precautions:
- With clean hands (as long as you touch any wound!) start with moisten sterile gauze and pass it along the edges of the perforation. In this way, it will soften. Thus, with the gauze you can remove the crusts that are already dry. It is important that you do not force them. If they don't come out "almost" on their own, leave them until the next day. They will fall off.
- Disinfect with water and neutral soap. It's the best there is. Finish off with a jet of physiological serum. Rotate the earring so that the serum penetrates the hole and cleans it well.
- By the end, dry the skin with another gauze. It is not recommended to use cotton on the wounds so that the strands do not stick.
- It is recommended apply some disinfectant. There are many brands. Ask at the pharmacy for one that, in addition, accelerate healing.
If you have already done a tattoo, maybe you even have it at home, because the same type of product is used. Just remember check the expiration date.
Don't be in a hurry to replace your earring until the wound heals. Leave it until you are sure that it is completely healed. then you can Wear the jewel that you like the most.
Following this simple routine is very unlikely that your new piercing will cause any problems.
Have you seen the different types of ear piercing? There are many to choose from. Surely you are already thinking about what the next one is going to be…
The most delicate and sensitive piercings
Do you like tongue, lip or teeth piercings? You can drill there though it is a more delicate area and you have to be careful if you don't want it to affect the health of your teeth.
Mouth piercing can be painful and bleed profusely. Beyond that, you have to maintain extreme oral hygiene. Keep in mind that there are many bacteria, so the chances of the wound becoming infected are greater.
An appropriate mouthwash (could be chlorhexidine, but it's best to talk to your dentist) will help you in that phase.
Once the piercing is healed, try not to get into the habit of rubbing the earring against your teeth. you can cause small enamel lesions that could get complicated over time.
And how to take care of piercings in the genital areas?
Hygiene, hygiene and more hygiene. For obvious reasons, the Cleaning and disinfection is a must.
The healing period is longer than in other areas, so arm yourself with patience and forget about products such as depilatory creams or the like.
When it has healed, it requires extra attention. Take care not to snag the earring when putting on or taking off your clothes, or a tear could occur.
Extra tips to take care of your piercings
Some are common sense, such as:
- Avoid friction while the healing process lasts. For example, if you've had a navel piercing, try to wear clothes that do not bother you on the wound.
- Don't go to the pool either. And, if you go to the beach, avoid the sun for the first few days. If you have ever had an operation, you will see that they are similar advice to what your doctor gave you in his day to protect the stitches.
- don't share towels or cleaning supplies that are going to be in contact with that area.
- Forget perfumes and creams for a while, or any substance that can interfere with healing (or, directly, bother you).
Most piercings, once fully healed, do not require special care, so when yours is healthy, go ahead! Now you can wear it at your leisure, change your jewel every time your body asks you to and try combinations (if you have more than one piercing).
Any other advice you want to tell us to keep your piercings healthy? Tell me how you did it I'm sure we'll learn some new tricks.