Archetype's Aftercare Guidance
First and foremost, congratulations on your fresh piercing! At Archetype Fine Jewelry and Body Piercing, we believe that starting your piercing journey with a trusted and skilled piercer is crucial for a successful and safe experience. Equally important is the care you give to your healing piercing, which lays the foundation for a beautifully healed result.
It's essential to note that the information we provide is based on our expertise and experience in body piercing and is not a substitute for medical advice. We highly recommend consulting your healthcare professional, and should you seek medical advice, always follow the guidance of your doctor.
Stay committed to your piercing's well-being, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities at Archetype Fine Jewelry and Body Piercing.
The Art of The Downsize
When pierced with a stud, downsizing becomes a crucial step towards ensuring the long-term success of your piercing. As demonstrated in the illustration above, the initial piercing is done with a slightly longer post to accommodate the expected swelling within the first four weeks post-piercing.
Failure to downsize the post between 4-8 weeks can potentially lead to irritation. This is because the extended length allows the post to move within the piercing channel during the healing phase. Additionally, everyday activities like sleeping or wearing helmets can exert pressure on the piercing, potentially causing a permanent shift in its angle if the post remains too long.
This shift can result in your stud not sitting flush against your skin, making it more challenging to transition to a ring in the future. At Archetype Fine Jewelry and Body Piercing, we prioritize your piercing's health and long-term comfort, which is why we emphasize the importance of timely downsizing
Do's and Dont's
Aftercare FAQ's
Please reach us at adorned@archetypecinci.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Alcohol will burn and dry out your piercing completely. Peroxide kills all bacteria and our bodies needhealthy bacteria to heal. Ointments clog the area which prevent it from getting the oxygen needed to heal. It can also introduce bacteria into the wound.There is no conclusive evidence that supports the idea that tea tree oil is safe to use on puncture wounds. In addition, tea tree oil has been known to cause chemical burns when used on skin.
This will cause irritation and introduce bacteria to the piercing site. There is a common misconception that you need to twist your jewelry to prevent the skin from growing around it, by twisting it, you are damaging a healing fistula (the piercing channel that forms).
This will slow down the healing process, cause irritation and in some cases, cause your piercing to heal on an angle. Travel pillows are a great way to get comfortable while your piercing heals.
The salt to water ratio must be very specific in order for this to work and there is no way for it to be sterile at home. The major benefit of a sea salt soak is the heat itself and not the salt mixture as non sterile forms of saline can be naturally dirtier. There is also the risk of your sea salt being contaminated, which can introduce a large amount of bacteria to your piercing.
Sterile saline is available just about anywhere in the US and is the superior option to homemade soaks.
We start Daith and Septum piercings with rings. Initial piercings require room to compensate for swelling. When pierced with too small of a ring, the curvature will put unnecessary pressure on both the entrance and exit wound. This pressure can cause pain, discomfort, irritation bumps, and/or additional swelling. This additional swelling can cause the ring to cut into the piercing from the sides and actually force your piercing to migrate to a different location. You can end up with excess scarring and scar tissue build up.
Cotton swabs are made up of many loose fibers. These loose fibers may disperse during cleaning and lodge themselves inside the piercing channel, causing unnecessary irritation during the healing process. Additionally, many use cotton swabs in a rough manner causing inflammation. Please avoid cotton swabs unless absolutely necessary. This is our preferred method for aftercare.
We suggest waiting a minimum of 8 weeks before submerging a piercing in water for extended periods of time. While salt water may be good for your piercings, the bacteria in the ocean, as well as pools are not.
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