Piercings
Piercing Aftercare Instructions
Heal Fast, Stay Safe — Professional Aftercare Tips from Beauty In Ink
At Beauty In Ink, we want every piercing to heal beautifully. Proper aftercare is key to avoiding irritation, infection, or unnecessary delays in the healing process. Whether you’ve received a lobe, helix, daith, or cartilage piercing, these instructions apply to most ear piercings.
How to Care for Your New Piercing
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✅ Clean twice a day with sterile saline spray (we carry options in-studio).
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✅ Always wash your hands before touching the area.
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✅ Use a clean paper towel to pat dry — never reuse fabric towels.
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❌ Don’t twist or rotate the jewelry.
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❌ Avoid submerging in pools, oceans, or hot tubs for at least 2 weeks.
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❌ Skip sleeping on the side of your piercing while healing.
Healing Times (Approximate)
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Piercing Type Healing Time
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Lobe 6–8 weeks
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Helix 3–6 months
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Daith 6–9 months
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Conch 6–9 months
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Tragus/Rook 4–8 months
