Mouth Piercings
Lip & Tounge
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Lip Piercing Aftercare
Lip piercing would include any piercing on the face that protrudes through the face and into the mouth i.e. La Bret, cheek, upper or lower lip areas. A body piercing is an open puncture wound to the body and as such requires adequate time and proper aftercare procedures to ensure successful healing. The approximate healing time for your new lip piercing is four to six weeks. Once installed, the body jewelry should not be removed during the healing process.
Your new lip piercing will require cleaning two times a day. Proper cleaning solutions for your new lip piercing would be any quality antiseptic mouthwash, oral peroxide, and a surgical scrub (Beta dine) or any skin care solution containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK). These products are available for purchase from King Pin Tattoo or can be purchased at most local drug stores. Alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide are not suggested for use, as these products are harsh to the skin. Topical antibiotic products are not recommended for piercing care as they may cause irritation
During healing it is common for some minor soreness, irritation and discoloration (dark pink to light brown) of the skin around the your new lip piercing. If there is any question as to the condition of your new lip piercing,
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and speak with your piercing professional. . EXCESSIVE pain, redness, or discharge that persists for an extended period of time could indicate infection, consult your health care professional. Do not subject your new lip piercing to handling, heavy abuse, prolonged exposure to sun or water (river, lake, pool, bath tub) or contact of a sexual nature while healing. Thoroughly wash hands before cleaning or touching your new lip piercing.
The first step to clean your new lip piercing is to clean the jewelry. As the new lip piercing heals secretions of blood plasma (crust) will form around the piercing site. These secretions should be removed with warm soapy water and a cotton swab. Warm water "Sea Salt" soaks are recommended to help soften the secretions and stimulate blood flow to enhance healing.
The outer surface of the skin should be cleansed with the Beta dine or BZK solution. Gently agitate the solution and work the jewelry back and forth. Rinse in clear running water while working the jewelry back and forth. Repeat. The final rinse is very important. Thoroughly rinse all cleaning solution from your skin and new lip piercing while working the jewelry back and forth.
Next to keep the inside of the mouth clean, rinse periodically with an antiseptic mouthwash throughout the day. Gently agitate the solution and work the jewelry back and forth. Rinse aggressively after eating food, drinking beverages, or smoking. Use a oral peroxide solution as per package directions to assist the healing process.
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Tongue Piercing Aftercare
A body piercing is an open puncture wound to the body and as such requires adequate time and proper aftercare procedures to ensure successful healing. The approximate healing time for your new tongue piercing is four to six weeks. Once installed, the body jewelry should not be removed during the healing process.
Your new tongue piercing will require cleaning periodically throughout the day. Proper cleaning solutions for your new tongue piercing would be any quality antiseptic mouthwash and oral peroxide. These products are available for purchase from King Pin Tattoo or can be purchased at most local drug stores.
During healing it is common for some minor soreness, irritation and discoloration (dark pink to light brown) of the skin around the new tongue piercing. If there is any question as to the condition of your new tongue piercing,
COME BY OR CONTACT THE SHOP
(228-396-0309 or kingpinz@bellsouth.net)
and speak with your piercing professional. EXCESSIVE pain, redness, or discharge that persists for an extended period of time could indicate infection, consult your health care professional. Do not subject your new tongue piercing to handling, heavy abuse, or contact of a sexual nature while healing. Thoroughly wash hands before cleaning or touching your new tongue piercing.
The first step to clean your new tongue piercing is to rinse periodically with an antiseptic mouthwash throughout the day. Gently agitate the solution and work the jewelry back and forth. Rinse aggressively after eating food, drinking beverages, or smoking. As the new tongue piercing heals secretions of blood plasma (thick white matter) may form around the piercing site. Warm salt-water rinses are recommended to help soften the secretions and stimulate blood flow to enhance healing. These secretions should be removed with a cotton swab. Use a oral peroxide solution as per package directions to assist the healing process.
Do Not Guess! Call If You Have A Question!
Laugh now: Cry later…
If YOU don't take care of YOUR new tongue piercing.
Only YOU can take care of YOUR new tongue piercing.
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