Please refer below for after care instructions and information regarding your new piercing. 
Additional Tips:
  • A piercing pillow or travel pillow can be used for side sleepers. 
  • No swimming in ANY BODY OF WATER. Do not submerge new piercing in water. Showering is ok, but avoid baths for at least 2 weeks.
  • Overall, treat your new piercing like a delicate wound.
  • Healing times vary based on person and location. Average Healing Times:
    • Lobes 6-8 weeks
    • Cartilage 4-12 months
    • Tragus 2-4 months
    • Nostril 2-4 months
You can change your initial piercing jewelry after about 6-8 weeks or when the site feels normal again. Keep in mind, THIS DOES NOT MEAN THE PIERCING IS FULLY HEALED, but you can downsize guage or post length or change the jewelry. I highly recommend choosing a good quality material such as titanium, surgical steel or 14k gold to prevent irritation, infection or rejection. This is depending on each person and piercing. Do not change jewelry yet if there is still swelling, redness, drainage, crusties or sore to touch. When in doubt just wait it out until fully healed. 


*Complementary jewelry changes with jewelry purchased from Pretty Ink Studio. ​