Aftercare of Ear Piercing
November 13, 2009
Ear piercing has always been in vogue from ancient times. It is a fashion statement these days but people forget to take good care of it after getting it done. It is extremely important to take care of the piercing once done because these can cause infection if not taken proper care of.
Ear is the most common site of piercing. However, people even get facial piercing done these days. But ear piercing continues to be the favorite. In this article, we have compiled some of the common aftercare tips for ear piercing. Read on to know more about it.
Some of the common methods of piercing are gun shot piercing and needle method. In case of gun shot, the ear stud is attached to a gun like small machine and is shot into the ear at one go. This procedure is more likely to cause infection that that of the needle method. Sterilized surgical stainless steel is considered best as the initial ear stud.
Aftercare tips for ear piercing:
An ear piercing takes at least 8 weeks to heal. In case, aftercare is done properly, it will heal in 5 weeks. But ear cartilage piercing takes a little longer to heal. These can sometimes lead to further complications. So proper aftercare is necessary.
Cleaning your piercing is a must-do. You should clean your piercing at least twice a day with an antiseptic lotion. You can also clean it with a little saline water.
Do not leave your hair open. Hair can be stuck to the ear jewelry and cause infection and pain. Tie up your hair neatly to avoid this. Do not let shampoos or soaps come in contact with the newly done piercing. This will make it go further infected.
Avoid fiddling with the piercing much. Rotate it gently to avoid jamming. Also avoid wearing tight hats, headphones for the first few days. Keep the piercing dry.
Avoid alcohol and drugs as these delays the piercing to heal.
If you take care of the piercing this way, your piercing will stay clean and disinfected. Hope our simple tips will guide you to take good care of your newly done fashionable piercing.
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