When you get a piercing, aftercare is key to ensuring it heals well and looks amazing. Following a daily cleaning routine and precautions will help you avoid infections and ensure your piercing heals properly.

1. Wash your hands thoroughly before touching your piercing.

Before touching your piercing, be sure to wash your hands with soap and water. This prevents infection and ensures that the area stays clean during healing.

2. Daily cleaning of the piercing

Use saline solution or physiological saline twice a day. Apply with clean gauze or cotton wool, gently around the piercing to dry it. Avoid harsh solutions such as alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, which can irritate the skin.

3. Avoid touching or twisting the piercing.

Even if you are curious, touching the piercing can delay healing and increase the risk of infection. Only touch the piercing to clean it, following the studio's instructions.

4. Showers, not long baths

Showering is ideal; avoid long baths, swimming pools, or the sea during the first few weeks. This prevents bacteria and keeps the area free from infection.

5. Take care of your clothes and accessories

Avoid tight clothing that rubs against the piercing. Be careful with scarves, hats, or jewelry that could get caught on the piercings.

6. Watch for signs of infection

Pay attention to:

• Excessive redness
• Swelling or warmth
• Yellowish discharge or bad smell
  If you notice any of these symptoms, contact a professional before attempting any remedies on your own.

7. Patience and healing time

Each piercing has its own healing time: ear 6–8 weeks, nose 8–12 weeks, eyebrow 6–8 weeks, navel 6–12 months. Be patient and follow the professional's instructions; complete healing requires consistency.
Taking care of your piercing is just as important as getting the piercing itself. In Drop Tattoo Barcelona, they provide personalized follow-up care to ensure that your piercing heals perfectly. If you are looking for a safe, professional, and stylish place to get a piercing in Barcelona, Drop Tattoo Barcelona is the ideal spot.

8. When to change the jewelry

Do not change the jewelry until the piercing has completely healed. A professional piercer will tell you exactly when to do so and what type of jewelry is appropriate.

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