Piercing Aftercare 101: How to Keep Your New Piercing Clean and Happy
đ Hey everyone, Iâm Noah Juchnitz, owner and piercer at Platinum Tattoos off 410 & Evers in San Antonio, TX. If youâve just gotten a piercing or are planning one soon, this blog is for you. Letâs walk through some smart, safe, and easy aftercare tips to help your piercing heal properlyâstraight from a pro..
Section 1: Clean Hands First
Before you touch your piercingâeven to look at itâwash your hands. Clean hands help prevent infections,Â
irritation, and all the stuff you donât want when healing.
Section 2: Saline Over Soap
Skip the antibacterial soap. It can cause more irritation than help.Â
At Platinum,we recommend using a sterile saline wound wash (available in 2.6 oz or 6.3 oz sizes).Â
The bigger bottle is just a couple bucks more and worth every penny.
đĄ Pro Tip: We prefer the mist spray over stream. Itâs gentler and covers the area evenly. Â
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Wash your hands đď¸
Spray saline on the front and back of your piercing
Wait a few seconds
Spray againârepeat 3â4 times
Use a clean Q-tip to gently remove debris
Do a final rinse spray for good measure
đ Repeat dailyâonce in the morning, once at night.
Section 4: Avoid This Stuff
đ Direct Sunlight
đď¸ Beaches & Pools
đ Soaking Baths & Hot Tubs
Avoid submerging your piercing in waterâyes, even baths. Showers are fine. If you accidentally swim, just clean thoroughly after with your saline.
Section 5: Why Saline is a Rockstar
Saline isnât just for piercings. Itâs also great for:
Minor cuts & scrapes
Bug bites
Reducing swelling or heat
Cooling down irritated skin
Just donât replace medical care with itâtalk to your doc for anything serious.
Section 6: Support Local, Heal Smarter
đď¸ Buy your aftercare from local studiosâit helps them keep providing great service. We carry high-quality saline for every piercing type.
Section 7: Final Thoughts from Noah
âPiercings heal from the outside in. Your job? Keep the outside clean. Let your body handle the rest.â
â Noah Juchnitz, Platinum Tattoos
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