Basic : Vampire Body Piercing Aftercare

A Simple two step all natural body piercing cleaning system that has worked for centuries.

* Is your piercing in or around the mouth? Also See - ( oral aftercare )

* Do you know the healing process of a body piercing? See - ( The Healing )

Taking care of your piercing and leaving it alone are the most important factors in healing any piercing quickly.

Clean your piercing once a day or not at all. * Only clean your piercing while taking a shower.

* ( If you take three showers a day clean at the end of one shower that day. )

* ( If you take a shower every other day then you will clean your piercing every other day. etc...)

Basic Body Piercing Aftercare Instructions

Assuming you have already cleaned the surface area of the piercing during your shower. If not do so. Now the area is clean your hands are clean the water is still running and your ready. : )

1. Just before your get out of your shower. Push the jewelry away from your skin. Clean any crustie tissue OFF JEWELRY ONLY -> (see note *A)

2. Once the jewelry is clean, move the jewelry back and forth through the piercing with water running over the piercing for 30 to 60 seconds or 30 to 60 times,  flushing out the inside of the piercing with just water. (Three to Five Times is Not Good Enough to Flush out the hole! 30-60 Seconds NO SHORT CUTS.)

NOTES

* A. If there is crustie tissue attached to your skin it is very important to leave it attached to your skin. When crustie tissue is attached to your skin, it is there for a reason. Leave it alone only removing crustie tissue from the jewelry.

LEAVE THE PIERCING ALONE

This includes; touching, playing, picking, licking, sucking, biting, chewing or any other form of you and your piercing involved with each other or anyone else. This will be for the first THREE MONTHS or more.

What is Normal?

Initially: some bleeding, localized swelling, tenderness, or bruising.
During healing: some discoloration, itching, secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid ( is not pus ) that will form some crust on the jewelry. The tissue may tighten around the jewelry as it heals.
Once healed: the jewelry may not move freely in the piercing; do not force it. If you fail to include cleaning your piercing as part of your daily hygiene routine, normal but smelly bodily secretions may accumulate.
A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete. This is because they heal from the outside in, and although it feels fine, the tissue remains fragile on the inside. Be patient, and keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period.
Even healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your piercing, keep jewelry in-do not leave it empty.

What to Do

Wash your hands prior to touching the piercing; leave it alone except when cleaning. During healing, it is not necessary to rotate your jewelry.
Stay healthy; the healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal. Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet. Exercise during healing is fine; listen to your body.
Make sure your bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you are sleeping.
Showers tend to be safer than taking baths, as bathtubs can harbor bacteria. If you bathe in a tub, clean it well before each use and rinse off your piercing when you get out.

What to Avoid

Avoid cleaning with Betadine®, Hibiciens®, alcohol, hyrdrogen peroxide, Dial® or other harsh soaps, as these can damage cells. Also avoid ointments as they prevent necessary air circulation.
Avoid Bactine®, pierced ear care solutions and other products containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK) and Benzethonium Chloride (BZT). These can be irritating and are not intended for long term wound care.
Avoid over-cleaning. This can delay your healing and irritate your piercing.
Avoid undue trauma such as friction from clothing, excessive motion of the area, playing with the jewelry, and vigorous cleaning. These activities can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, prolonged healing, and other complications.
Avoid all oral contact, rough play, and contact with others’ bodily fluids on or near your piercing during healing.
Avoid stress and recreational drug use, including excessive caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
Avoid submerging the piercing in unhygenic bodies of water such as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc. Or, protects your piercing using a waterproof wound-sealant bandage (such as Tegaderm^TM). These are available at most drugstores.
Avoid all beauty and personal care products on or around the piercing including cosmetics, lotions, and sprays, etc.
Don’t hang charms or any object from your jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.

Jewelry

Unless there is a problem with the size, style, or material of the initial jewelry, leave it in the place for the entire healing period. See a qualified piercer to perform any jewelry change that becomes necessary during healing.
Contact your piercer if your jewelry must be removed (such as for a medical procedure). There are non-metallic jewelry alternatives available.
Leave jewelry in at all times. Even old or well-healed piercing can shrink or close in minutes even after having been there for years. If removed, re-insertion can be difficult or impossible.
With clean hands or paper product, be sure to regularly check threaded ends on your jewelry for tightness. (”Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.”)
Carry a clean spare ball in case of loss or breakage.
Should you decide you no longer want the piercing, simply remove the jewelry (or have a professional piercer remove it) and continue cleaning the piercing until the hole closes. In most cases only a small mark will remain.
In the even an infection is suspected, quality jewelry or an inert alternative should be left in place to allow for drainage or the infection. If the jewelry is removed, the surface cells can close up, which can seal the infection inside the piercing channel and result in an abscess. Do not remove jewelry unless instructed to by a medical professional.

For Particular Areas

Navel / Belly Piercing Aftercare Tips

A hard, vented eye patch (sold at pharmacies) can be applied under tight clothing (such as nylon stockings) or secured using a length of Ace® bandage around the body (to avoid irritation from adhesive). This can protect the area from restrictive clothing, excess irritation, and impact during physical activities such as contact sports.

Ear / Ear Cartilage & Facial Piercing Aftercare Tips

Use the t-shirt trick: Dress your pillow in a large, clean t-shirt and turn it nightly; one clean t-shirt provides four clean surfaces for sleeping.
Maintain cleanliness of telephones, headphones, eyeglasses, helmets, hats, and anything that contacts the pierced area.
Use cation when styling your hair and advise your stylist of a new or healing piercing.

Nipple Piercing Aftercare Tips

The support of a tight cotton shirt or sports bra may provide protection and feel comfortable, especially for sleeping.

Genital Piercing Aftercare Tips

Genital Piercings-especially Prince Alberts, Ampallangs, and Apadravyas-can bleed freely for the first few days. Be prepared.
Urinate after using soap to clean any piercing that is near the urethra.
Wash your hands before touching on (or near) a healing piercing.
In most cases you can engage in sexual activity as soon as you feel ready, but maintaining hygiene and avoiding trauma are vital; all sexual activities should be gentle during the healing period.
Use barriers such as condoms, dental dams, and waterproof bandages, etc. to avoid contact with your partners’ body fluids, even in monogamous relationships.
Use clean, disposable barriers on sex toys.
Use a new container of water-based lubricant; do not use saliva.
After sex, an additional saline soak or clean water rinse is suggested.

Each body is unique and healing times vary considerably. If you have any questions, please contact your piercer.

* DISCLAIMER

These guidelines are based on a combination of vast professional experience, common sense, research and extensive clinical practice. This is not to be considered a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. If you suspect an infection, seek medical attention. Be aware that many doctors have not received specific training regarding piercing. Your local piercer may be able to refer you to a piercing-friendly medical professional.

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