What Not to Do With a Piercing: Essential Aftercare Tips for Faster Healing
Learn the top mistakes to avoid with a new piercing to prevent irritation and infection. Follow these aftercare tips for safe healing.
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With a piercing, avoid touching it with unwashed hands, using alcohol or peroxide as it can irritate the skin, sleeping on it to prevent irritation, swimming in pools or hot tubs to reduce infection risk, and changing the jewelry too soon.** Following these tips helps ensure proper healing and reduces the likelihood of complications. Always follow your piercer's aftercare instructions for the best results.
FAQs & Answers
- What should I avoid doing with a new piercing? Avoid touching your piercing with unwashed hands, using harsh chemicals like alcohol or peroxide, sleeping directly on the piercing, swimming in pools or hot tubs, and changing the jewelry too soon.
- How long does it take for a piercing to heal? Healing times vary depending on the location, but most piercings take several weeks to a few months to heal completely. Following aftercare instructions helps speed up the process.
- Can I swim with a new piercing? It is best to avoid swimming in pools, hot tubs, or natural bodies of water until your piercing is fully healed, as these can expose the piercing to bacteria and increase the risk of infection.