PROPER AFTERCARE IS THE KEY TO GOOD HEALING AND PREVENTING COMPLICATIONT
This guide covers aftercare products, foods to avoid, daily precautions, and recommended jewelry bar length
🧴 1. Cleaning Products
• NeilMed Piercing Aftercare Spray OR Sterile Saline Solution (0.9% Sodium Chloride)
Gentle, non-irritating, effective for removing discharge & crust.
Sterile Saline Solution available at Watsons / Guardian, Singapore.
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🧽 2. Cleaning Method
• Clean 1–2 times daily or as advised
• Wash hands thoroughly
• Use sterile cotton swab + Neilmed saline spray to clean both sides of piercing
❌ Do not use towels / tissue
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✋ 3. Avoid Touching / Rotating Jewelry
• Hands = main bacteria source
• Rotating can tear healing tissue
• Always wash hands before cleaning or adjusting
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🛌 4. Avoid Pressure & Friction
• Sleep: avoid pierced side; use U-shaped pillow
• Clothing: loose, soft, snag-free
• Hair: keep away from jewelry
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💧 5. Avoid Contaminated Water
• Avoid: pools, hot springs, bathtubs, public baths, lakes/rivers, rainwater, excessive sweat
• If exposed, clean the area with NeilMed saline spray and blow-dry using a hair dryer on the cool setting only
• ❌ Do not soak until fully healed
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💄 6. Avoid Cosmetics & Chemicals
• Keep makeup, skincare, hair products, perfume away
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🏃 7. Avoid Intense Exercise / Pulling
• First few weeks: avoid contact sports, vigorous exercise, or poses that may pull jewelry
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👄 8. Oral Piercing Care (tongue/lip)
• Rinse with alcohol-free mouthwash after meals & before bed
• Avoid smoking & alcohol
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PRODUCT, DIET & HEALING :
🚫 1. Products to Avoid
• Alcohol – irritating
• Hydrogen Peroxide – destroys tissue
• Iodine / Povidone-Iodine – may irritate/stain
• Ointments / creams – trap moisture & increase infection risk
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🥗 2. Diet & Lifestyle
• Avoid: spicy food, alcohol, allergenic foods, Inflammatory food
• Eat balanced diet rich in protein & vitamin C: fruits, vegetables, eggs, tofu, lean meat
• Drink plenty of water & get adequate sleep
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💍 3. Jewelry Downsizing
• Initial jewelry longer for swelling
• After swelling (3–6 weeks), downsizing recommended
• Reduces movement, prevents bumps, promotes stable healing
• Consult piercer before downsizing
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✅ 4. Normal Healing Signs
• Mild swelling & redness
• Clear/pale yellow fluid (lymph)
• Small crust formation
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⚠️ 5. Signs of Possible Infection
Seek professional advice if you notice:
• Severe swelling or intense pain
• Spreading redness / heat
• Thick yellow/green discharge, foul odor
• Fever
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⏳ 6. Do Not Change Jewelry Too Early
• Wait recommended healing period
• Early removal may close piercing or introduce bacteria
• Consult piercer before changing jewelry
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💡GOLDEN RULES
• Avoid water, keep it clean & dry
• Avoid unnecessary contact / movement
• Maintain healthy diet, hydration & sleep
• Follow piercer’s advice for jewelry adjustment