Initially the area will be red, tender, swollen, bruised and bleed slightly. Thereafter, it will also weep a small amount of a clear/cream/pink watery fluid which dries to form a crust (on skin piercings). These symptoms will continue to show until your piercing has healed. To prevent infection and other problems, please follow these guidelines:
What to avoid:
You must:
For skin piercings, clean the piercing twice daily with NeilCleanse Piercing Aftercare. This will cleanse, increase blood flow and promote healing. Continue this and keep the original jewellery in until the healing phase is over. Early changing can risk closure of the piercing!
NeilCleanse Sterile Piercing Aftercare:
Before use, spray a short stream in the air or on intact skin to clear nozzle. To dispense, aim nozzle at the affected area and spray from a distance of 2-4 inches. Alternatively, spray directly onto a cotton bud and use this to loosen the dry matter. There is no need to turn the jewellery. Replace the clear cap after each use.
For more information on this spray, click here.