Badass Aftercare · Piercing

Piercing aftercare

A simple routine for the first few days, what to avoid and when to seek help.

The essentials at a glance

Wash your hands before touching the area.

Use sterile 0.9% saline with no additives.

Do not rotate the jewellery and avoid harsh products.

Seek medical help if symptoms get worse.

An approximate timeline

What to watch for along the way.

The first few days
Gentle cleaning and protection from knocks or pressure.
During healing
Continue the recommended routine; avoid changing or rotating the jewellery.
Before changing jewellery
Confirm healing and suitable jewellery with your piercer.

A few simple, consistently followed rules help support healing and avoid unnecessary complications.

Use sterile isotonic 0.9% saline from a pharmacy. A spray is easy to apply and keep clean.
Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the area.
Apply saline and gently remove build-up with sterile gauze.
Pat with clean gauze to remove excess moisture.

Frequency: clean the area at least twice daily for a minimum of one month, or follow the instructions provided by your piercer.

Direct pressure and sleeping on the piercing.
Headphones or accessories that touch and irritate the area.
Touching with unwashed hands.
Make-up and skincare products applied close to the piercing.
Knocks, snagging and repeated friction.
Beaches, pools and the sea for the period recommended by your piercer, especially for body piercings.

Carefully check that threaded jewellery parts are secure, without rotating the piercing during cleaning.
For an ear piercing, a travel pillow may reduce pressure while sleeping.
Do not rush to change jewellery. Speak to your piercer first.

Keep in mind: healing takes time and varies by placement. Continue your routine even when the outside looks healed.

Ask a doctor about symptoms that concern you. For questions about instructions given during the procedure, contact the Badass team.