PIERCING
Taking proper care of your piercing and doing your aftercare diligently is key for optimal healing. Read through this guide to learn all about how to take care of your new piercing and what to expect during the healing process:
HOW LONG WILL MY PIERCING TAKE TO HEAL?
While healing times can vary for everyone, it’s dependent on factors such as your overall health, sleep and stress levels, and your aftercare regimen.
Typically, ear lobe piercings take around 4-6 months, while upper or inner ear piercings take between 6-12+ months to fully heal.
You’ll know your ear is healed once any discharge, swelling, redness, flaking, or soreness stops. In general, your piercing should continue to feel better with time and a consistent aftercare routine!
Recommended Downsize Time Frames*:
*Tissue heals from the outside in. During the initial healing period, your piercing may feel fine on the outside, but the interior may still be healing. While your piercing may be ready for a downsize, it does not mean it has fully healed and you should not be switching over to hoops or fashion jewelry just yet!
Lobe: 2-3 months
Stacked Lobes: 2-3 months
Upper Lobe: 2-3 months
Snakebite Midi: 3-4 months
Helix: 3-4 months
Flat Helix: 3-4 months
Forward Helix: 3-4 months
Conch: 3-4 months
Tragus: 3-4 months
Anti-Tragus: 3-4 months
Rook: 3-4 months
Daith: 3-4 months
Industrial: 4-5 months
Full Healing Time Frames*:
*Your piercing is fully healed, both on the outside and the inside. *At this point, you may change your jewelry to hoops and fashion styles of jewelry.
Lobe: 4-6+ months
Stacked Lobes: 4-6+ months
Upper Lobe: 4-6+ months
Snakebite Midi: 6-9+ months
Helix: 6-9+ months
Flat Helix: 6-9+ months
Forward Helix: 6-9+ months
Conch: 6-9+ months
Tragus: 6-9+ months
Anti-Tragus: 8 months - 12+ months
Rook: 8 months - 12+ months
Daith: 8 months - 12+ months
Industrial: 8 months - 12+ months
HOW SHOULD I CLEAN MY PIERCING?
Prior to cleaning your new piercing, thoroughly wash your hands. Other than to clean your piercing, avoid touching it as much as possible—do NOT rotate or twist.
Spray the front and back of your piercing with sterile saline solution, 2 to 3 times a day. For certain piercings, it may be easier to apply using a clean non-woven gauze saturated with saline solution. If your piercer suggests using soap, gently lather around the piercing and rinse as needed. Avoid using harsh soaps, or soaps with dyes or fragrances.
Rinse the pierced sites (front and back) and surrounding area with water as needed to remove cleaning solution residue. Moving or rotating jewelry is not necessary during cleaning or rinsing.
Dry the area by gently patting with clean, disposable paper products. Cloth towels can harbor bacteria and snag on jewelry causing injury!
Pro Tips:
Do not use cotton swabs/pads, as the fibers can get caught under your jewelry and irritate your piercing. We recommend using non-woven gauze or spraying saline directly onto the front and back of your piercing!
Exercise during healing is fine; listen to your body. We recommend avoiding contact sports that may potentially cause your piercing to get bumped around.
Make sure your bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you are sleeping.
Try your best to avoid sleeping directly on your fresh piercing(s). (Pro Tip: Use a travel pillow and place your ear in the middle hole of the pillow when laying down on your side.)
Stay dry(ish). Avoid submerging your new piercing in water such as pools, baths, and oceans! Showering is fine, just remember to keep your piercing clean, and rinse thoroughly of any residual soap.
After the initial healing time frame, it is important for the health of your piercing that you pop back into a Tattoo Guy SA studio to have one of our piercers check your healing status and down-size the length of your
post if it’s ready.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Do you regret your tattoo? Do you wish you could make it disappear and have clean skin again? Unfortunately, tattoos that were once popular for their forever status are going out of fashion, leaving many of us wondering, “what now?” Luckily, the professionals at Tattoo Guy SA, have a perfect solution for you. A common question we get is “How much does a tattoo removal cost?” We have the details below.
What Is Laser Tattoo Removal?
Laser tattoo removal is a popular aesthetic service that effectively removes tattoos leaving behind smooth, healthy skin after a course of treatments. At Tattoo Guy SA, our talented team can remove your tattoo entirely regardless of whether it’s highly pigmented or just a simple black outline.
Removal usually takes a series of treatments, and when you come in for your initial consultation, our technicians will examine the area you want to treat and advise you on the best course of action. When we start your tattoo removal process, we will discuss the tattoo’s age, size, and pigment levels in your skin and examine how deep into the skin the pigment reaches. These factors will determine your specific treatment plan to help you achieve optimal results.
Am I A Good Candidate For Tattoo Removal?
If you have a tattoo you’d like to remove, are not currently pregnant, and are in good health, you’d be a great candidate. However, it’s best to let your skin fully heal before beginning treatments if you’re now injured or have a skin condition affecting the tattooed area (such as sunburn). If you have any questions about whether you’d be a good candidate, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
How Much Does Laser Tattoo Removal Cost?
A common question we get is “How much does tattoo removal cost?”. The price of tattoo removal depends on many factors, including the amount and depth of pigment and the size and age of your tattoo. Typically, we can remove the entire tattoo over a series of treatments, starting at R50 per cm of the area of the tattoo. If you have questions about how many sessions it will take to remove your tattoo, call us to book a consultation. We’ll be happy to discuss your options with you.
