We are NOT Medical Professionals - We ARE Piercing Professionals, as such we can not give you Medical Advice. We can however give you some recommendations on Aftercare from years of experience and experimentation.
Ithaca Piercing & Tattoo Recommends the L.I.T.H.A. (Leave It The Hell Alone) Aftercare Method paired with Sterile Saline Irrigation with NeilMed Piercing Aftercare.
CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BODY PIERCINGS
WASH your hands prior to cleaning your piercing.
SPRAY Sterile Saline Wound Wash on the piercing site
DRY with disposable paper towel, avoid using reusable Cloth Towels as they can harbor bacteria that we want to keep away from a fresh piercing.
General RulesDO NOT TOUCH IT!
DO NOT TWIST, SPIN, ROTATE OR REMOVE JEWELRY!
NO SUBMERSION! - Avoid Lakes, Baths, Hot Tubs, Oceans & Pools for 6-8 Weeks.
SALINE ONLY! - Stick to Sterile Saline Wound Wash to irrigate and clean your piercing. Absolutely DO NOT use; Alcohol, Iodine, Ointments, “Aspirin Paste”, Tea Tree Oil, etc. These have been proven to be ineffective and in most cases worse than just doing nothing, no matter what your friend tells you.