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Lucifyre -> RE: Nipple piercings questions. (5/13/2013 6:41:07 PM)
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My husband got a pamphlet from our piercer because He too is having a little trouble with his. I'll type it out for you ;)
Cleaning solutions:
*Packaged sterile saline solution with NO additives (read the label) or a NON-iodized sea salt mixture (1/4 teaspoon of iodine free sea salt to 1 cup of warm distilled or bottled water. Stronger is NOT better, too strong can be irritating and cause further issue.
*Fragrance free liquid soap - preferably inti-microbial or germicidal
Cleaning instructions:
1) Wash your hands thoroughly prior to having any contact with your piercing for any reason.
2)Saline soak for 5 - 10 minutes once or more every day. Invert a cup of warm saline solution (refer to cleaning solutions above) over the area to form a vacuum. For certain piercings it may be easier to apply using clean gauze or paper towels saturated with saline solution. A brief rinse afterward will remove any residue.
3) Soap no more than twice a day. While showering, lather up a pearl sized drop of germicidal or anti-microbial soap to clean the jewelry and the piercing. Leave the cleanser on the piercing no longer than 30 seconds.
4) Rinse thoroughly to remove all traces of soap. Do not rotate the jewelry through the piercing.
5) Dry by gently patting with a clean disposable paper product. Cloth towels can harbor bacteria and cause infection or snag and cause injury.
What is Normal?:
*Initially- some bleeding, localized swelling, tenderness or bruising.
*During healing- some discoloration, itching, secretion of whitish yellow fluid (not pus) that will form a crust on the jewelry. The tissue may tighten around the jewelry as it heals.
*Once healed - The jewelry may not move freely in the piercing, DO NOT force it! If you fail to include cleaning your piercing as part of your daily hygene routine, normal but smelly bodily secretions (smegma, or dead skin) may acccumulate.
*A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete. This is because tissue heals from the outside in, and although it feels fine, the interior of the wound remains fragile. BE PATIENT, keep cleaning throughout the entire reccommended healing period.
*Even healed piercings can shrink or close within minutes after having been there for years. This varies from person to person: if you like your piercing and do not want to have to repeat the entire process, keep jewelry in, do not leave it empty.
What to do:
*Wash your hands prior to touching your piercing for any reason. Leave it alone except when cleaning. During healing, it is not neccessary to rotate your jewelry (because you can introduce bacteria into the wound)
*Stay healthy. The healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal. Get enough rest and eat a nutritious diet. Exercise during healing is fine, but listen to your body and don't overdo it.
*Make sure your bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you are sleeping.
*Showers tend to be safer than baths. Bathtubs can harbor bacteria. If you must take a bath rather than shower, clean the tub well before use and rinse off your piercing when you get out.
What to Avoid:
*Avoid cleaning with Betadine, Hibicleans, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Dial or any other harsh soaps. These can damage cells. Also avoid ointments as they prevent neccessary air circulaton.
*Avoid Bactine, pierced ear solutions and other products containing Benzalkonium chloride (BZK) These can be irritating and are not intended for long term wound care.
*Avoid over cleaning. This can irritate your wound and delay the healing process.
*Avoid undue trauma such as friction from tight clothing, excessive motion of the area, playing with the jewelry and vigorous cleaning. These activites can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration of the jewelry, prolonged healing time and other complications.
*Avoid ALL oral contact, rough play, and contact with others bodily fluid on or near your piercing during healing.
*Avoid submerging your piercing in unhygenic bodies of water such as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc.
*Avoid ALL beauty and personal care products on or around the piercing including cosmetics, lotions, sprays, etc.
*Don't hang charms or any objects from your jewelry until the wound is fully healed.
Hints and Tips:
*Unless there is a problem with the size, style, or material of the initial jewelry, leave it in place for the entire healing process. See a qualified piercer to perform any jewelry change that becomes neccessary during healing.
*Contact your piercer if your jewelry must be removed (such as for a medical procedure) There are non metalic alternatives available.
*Leave Jewelry in at all times. Even old or well healed piercings can close within minutes - even after having been there for years. If removed, reinsertion can be difficult or even impossible.
*Regularly check any threaded ends on your jewelry for tightness.
*Carry a clean spare ball in case of any loss or breakage.
*Should you decide you no longer want the piercing, simply remove the jewelry or have a professional piercer remove it for you. Continue cleaning the wound until it is fully healed.
*In the event an infection is suspected, leave the jewelry in place to allow for drainage of the infection. If the jewelry is removed, the surface cells can close up which can seal the infection inside the piercing channel and result in an abcess. Do not remove jewelry unless instructed to do so by a medical professional.
For further questions or concerns, you can contact the Association of Professional Piercers at:
www.safepiercing.org
OR
1-888-888-1APP
Hope that helps you ;)
Luci
(yes I typed the whole fuckin thing out for you)
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