What is the correct procedure for piercing care?
One thing should not be neglected when wearing piercings: piercing care for the jewelry and the skin.

Anyone who wears a piercing should always practice a certain level of hygiene and piercing care. The ear and jewelry should be cleaned regularly. Beginners in particular often don’t know exactly how to care for their freshly pierced piercing. We have summarized the most important points for you.
Piercing care
The most important rule of thumb for any piercing is to handle it hygienically. This is especially important for freshly pierced piercings so that you can avoid unnecessary complications such as infections.
Washing hands
It sounds banal, but it is one of the most important rules. There are countless bacteria on your hands. So wash them thoroughly before touching your piercing.
Crust formation
Your freshly pierced piercing will form a crust made of blood and wound fluid. This is normal and no cause for concern. You can soak the crusts in warm water and then carefully remove them with a cotton swab or compress. Always work from the inside out! This will prevent you from transporting germs into the wound.
Care products
Finally, you can treat your piercing with a care product of your choice. We recommend using products from ProntoLind®. Depending on the type of piercing, the product supports wound healing and cleans the wound. The capillary effect allows the liquid to reach the piercing channel on its own. After a reaction time of around 2 minutes, excess liquid can be carefully dabbed off with a clean paper towel.
Note: Disinfection is no substitute for care!
The deadly sins of piercing care – what should you definitely not do?
Apart from care tips, there are also general things you should definitely not do. Even if it’s difficult, we strongly advise against the following:
Touching with unwashed hands
Even if it sounds harmless, touching a fresh piercing with dirty hands can have unpleasant consequences. The sore piercing channel provides a target for germs, which in turn can cause infections.
Turning piercing jewelry
The myth that the piercing jewelry has to be moved in the piercing channel so that it does not grow into the wound is still persistent, but has been disproven. Materials such as titanium and PTFE, which are particularly suitable for initial use, cannot grow into the healing tissue. Any unnecessary movement of the piercing jewelry leads to irritation of the piercing channel, delays healing and can lead to injuries and inflammation. Even if the piercing has healed, you should not play around with the jewelry, because inflammation can always occur regardless of the healing process.
Creams / ointments
The use of creams and ointments to disinfect and care for piercings is still widespread, but it does more harm than good to the process. Creams tend to clog the wound channel, preventing the wound fluid from draining. In addition, most ointments contain fat, which hinders the natural healing process. Creams of this type should only be used for what they were designed for, namely to treat superficial injuries to the skin. A piercing, however, does not fall into this category.
Over-care / cross-reactions
When caring for your piercing, it is important to follow the guidelines. Excessive care will have the opposite effect and delay the healing process. You should also not use several care products at the same time, as this can lead to harmful cross-reactions.
What do I have to pay attention to when caring for my piercing?
Even though there are general rules for caring for piercings, each type of piercing requires special handling, which we would like to briefly introduce to you here.
Skin and cartilage piercing (in the first 2-3 weeks)
- No bathing (showering is allowed)
- No swimming pool
- No sauna visit
- No solarium
- No contact with foreign body fluids
- Avoid excessive sweating
- omit makeup / body care products
Oral Piercings (in the first 2-3 weeks)
- Brush your teeth as usual
- Avoid dairy products such as cheese, curd, etc.
- Avoid acidic foods such as fruit, lemonade, tomato sauce, etc.
- Alcohol, drugs and painkillers can cause bleeding
- Do not smoke until at least 12 hours after piercing
- Ice cubes and water ice help against swelling
- Rinse with water or cold chamomile tea after every meal
Intimate piercings (in the first 2-3 weeks)
- No bathing (showering is allowed)
- No swimming pool
- No sauna visit
- No solarium
- No contact with foreign body fluids
- Avoid excessive sweating
- Omit makeup / body care products
- Intimate shaving is recommended
- No sex for 2 weeks
- Wear loose clothing
Dermal Anchor / Skindiver (in the first 2-3 weeks)
- No bathing (showering is allowed)
- No swimming pool
- No sauna visit
- No solarium
- No contact with foreign body fluids
- Avoid excessive sweating
- Avoid makeup/body care products for 4 weeks
- Keep the patch on the piercing for 10 – 14 days, then 7 -10 days only at night
- Do not get caught on the piercing, play with it, etc.
- Clean daily with saline solution and cotton swabs
How long should I care for my piercing after it has been pierced?

Each piercing has different healing times, which can vary from person to person. The duration given is only a guideline, as the healing process is very individual and can be influenced by many factors. In general, it is important to take it easy during this time. Excessive stress can delay healing and cause your body to react defensively. Make sure you eat well, get enough sleep and follow the respective care rules to ensure smooth healing.
Here are some healing periods you need to prepare for:
Eyebrow Piercing
- Healing time 6 – 8 weeks
- Being careful not to let anything get into the eye
- Change jewelry only after complete healing
Belly button Piercing
- healing time 3 – 6 months
- Change jewelry only after complete healing
Nipple Piercing
- Healing time approx. 6 months
- Jewelry change possible after 3 – 4 months
Dermal Anchor / Skin diver
- Healing time approx. 3 months
- Clean daily with saline solution and cotton swab as needed
- Change jewelry only after complete healing
Intimate Piercing
Healing time approx. 4 – 12 weeks, depending on the body part
Complete healing 12 months
Change jewelry only after complete healing
2 weeks of sexual abstinence
Frenulum Piercing
Healing time approx. 2 – 3 weeks
Change jewelry only after complete healing
Lip Piercing / Cheek Piercing
Healing time approx. 6 – 8 weeks
Change jewelry only after complete healing
Nose Piercing
Healing time approx. 3 months
Change jewelry only after complete healing
Ear Piercing
Healing time approx. 6 weeks – 6 months, depending on the location
Change jewelry only after complete healing
Surface Piercing / Bridge Piercing
Healing time approx. 8 – 12 weeks
Change jewelry only after complete healing
Tongue Piercing
Healing time approx. 2 – 4 weeks
Change jewelry only after complete healing with a shorter bar
What side effects can occur after getting a piercing?
After getting your new piercing, various side effects can occur that may initially frighten you. However, a physical reaction to the foreign body is completely normal and does not necessarily have to have serious consequences.
Here are a few symptoms that are harmless:
- Light bleeding
- discharge of wound secretion from the wound
- Swelling of the tissue around the piercing (can be cooled with ice, especially in the mouth area)
- Swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck
- General fatigue (give your body some rest)
- Piercing is red and sensitive
What problems can arise after piercing?
Unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong and the piercing becomes irritated by various factors. This can be worrying, but there is always a quick solution. Below we explain possible complications and their solutions:
Heavy bleeding
If bleeding occurs heavily, contact your piercer or doctor immediately!
Do not take any blood-thinning substances
Piercing has become inflamed / infected
- Under no circumstances should you remove the piercing jewelry!
- Gently cleanse and care
- Saline solution can stop inflammation
- In case of pus, fever and pain, contact the piercer or a doctor immediately!
- If you have already removed the jewelry, contact your piercer or a doctor immediately, as the infection may become encapsulated
Intolerance of the piercing agent
- Immediately discontinue use of the product and consult your piercer
- saline solution as a temporary solution
Allergic reaction
- Visit a piercer and explain the problem
- Possible replacement of piercing jewelry by piercer
Wild flesh (tumor-like tissue growth around the piercing hole, usually in cartilage and nose piercings)
- Get anti-wild flesh discs directly from your piercer
- Silicone treatment (applied silicone gels or silicone pads that stop the growth of the wild flesh)
- Freezing (the tissue is frozen with liquid nitrogen, usually has to be applied several times)
Rejection of the piercing (piercing jewelry is pushed outwards by the body, pierced tissue becomes thinner and thinner)
- Defense reaction of the body
- Contact your piercer
- The piercing jewelry may need to be removed to prevent scarring
- The piercing may be re-pierced later
Nerve damage (in rare cases)
- Improper piercing can lead to nerve irritation and nerve damage, even paralysis
- Seek medical attention immediately
Long-term damage
- Some piercings can cause tissue damage, e.g. metal rods in the mouth area, which can permanently damage teeth and gums
- It is essential to consult your piercer/doctor and have piercing jewelry removed
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