It’s time for a piercing! To ensure you avoid infections and achieve the best results, it is important to follow our in-depth piercing aftercare and preparation guides. Below is our guide on everything you need to know before and after getting a new piercing. Let’s get you started!
To prepare for your piercing appointment, please ensure you follow the below guide.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
6- 8 weeks
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 6 months for full healing, depending on the individual.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice-daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
6- 8 weeks
You can now change your jewellery to a slightly shorter length/style. Always use sterile jewellery and if you are noticing any lingering redness or sensitivities, hold back from changing for an additional two weeks.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 12 months for full healing, depending on the individual.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
6- 8 weeks
You can now change your jewellery to a slightly shorter length/style. Always use sterile jewellery and if you notice any lingering redness or sensitivities, hold back from changing for an additional two weeks.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 6 – 12 months for full healing, depending on the individual
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice-daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
6- 8 weeks
You can now change your jewellery to a slightly shorter length/style. Always use sterile jewellery and if you notice any lingering redness or sensitivities, hold back from changing for an additional two weeks.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 3 – 6 months for full healing, depending on the individual
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice-daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
6- 8 weeks
You can now change your jewellery to a slightly shorter length/style. Always use sterile jewellery and if you are noticing any lingering redness or sensitivities, hold back from changing for an additional two weeks. Downsizing is an important factor of the healing process to ensure permanent damage isn’t caused to the teeth and gums.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 3 – 6 months for full healing, depending on the individual.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice-daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
6- 8 weeks
You can now change your jewellery to a slightly shorter length/style. Always use sterile jewellery and if you are noticing any lingering redness or sensitivities, hold back from changing for an additional two weeks. Downsizing is an important factor of the healing process to ensure permanent damage isn’t caused to the teeth and gums.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to three months for full healing, depending on the individual.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice-daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
6- 8 weeks
You can now change your jewellery to a slightly shorter length/style. Always use sterile jewellery and if you are noticing any lingering redness or sensitivities, hold back from changing for an additional two weeks.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 6 – 12 months for full healing, depending on the individual.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice-daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
6- 8 weeks
You can now change your jewellery to a slightly shorter length/style. Always use sterile jewellery and if you are noticing any lingering redness or sensitivities, hold back from changing for an additional two weeks.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 3 – 6 months for full healing, depending on the individual.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice-daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
6- 8 weeks
You can now change your jewellery to a slightly shorter length/style. Always use sterile jewellery and if you are noticing any lingering redness or sensitivities, hold back from changing for an additional two weeks.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 3 – 6 months for full healing, depending on the individual.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice-daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
6- 8 weeks
You can now change your jewellery to a slightly shorter length/style. Always use sterile jewellery and if you are noticing any lingering redness or sensitivities, hold back from changing for an additional two weeks.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 6 – 12 months for full healing, depending on the individual.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
2 – 6 weeks
Continue your twice-daily cleaning routine and ensure optimal sanitisation.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: Up to 6 – 12 months for full healing, depending on the individual.
Change over time: Generally, do not require changing. Minimum 6-8 weeks to change the tops. Always use sterile jewellery and do not change your jewellery if the piercing appears to be not ready.
It can be normal to experience swelling, and sometimes bleeding or bruising for the first few days post-piercing.
0 – 2 Weeks
After the two weeks, cover your piercing only when sleeping or being active.
2 – 6 weeks
12 weeks
You can now change the head of your piercing, however please ensure the base is secure and there is no movement in the healing tissue.
What to expect: It is normal to expect some minor pain or sensation in the area for a few days. If you notice any swelling, redness or visible changes, please visit us and we’re happy to help.
Healing Time: 6 – 12 months for full healing, depending on the individual.
It’s recommended that you don’t go swimming in pools, lakes, rivers, oceans or hot tubs until your new piercing is healed. Swimming can increase the risk of infection to your new piercing.
Unfortunately, you’re unable to heal your piercing faster. By following our piercing aftercare guide and using the recommended piercing aftercare products you can aid in the healing of your new piercing.
If your piercing becomes infected we recommend contacting your local studio or your GP. You may try the following, however medical attention is always recommended with any infection:
Every piercing is slightly different. Generally you can change your piercing jewellery after 6-12 weeks if no redness or swelling is still present. Please check the recommended aftercare guide for your piercing to understand when you can change your jewellery.
You may experience piercing bumps and/or light swelling after your initial piercing. To help reduce the swelling/bump:
If you are experiencing severe discomfort, or you suspect the area is infected please seek medical advice.
Generally, it takes around 6 – 12 months for your nose piercing to fully heal. A thorough piercing aftercare routine will give your new nose piercing the best chance of healing correctly.
It can take up to 6 months for an ear lobe piercing to fully heal and up to 12 months for an ear cartilage piercing. It is important to follow the appropriate aftercare guides to give your piercing the best healing outcome.
Depending on the individual it can take between 6 and 12 months for your nipple piercing to heal. Remember to follow our piercing aftercare guide to give your new piercing the best chance of healing.
Your new belly piercing will generally take 6 – 12 months to heal fully. Following our piercing aftercare guide will help your new piercing heal correctly.
Yes! You can shower like you normally would after your new piercing. It’s advised however that you do not go swimming for at least 2 weeks after your new piercing.
A septum piercing traditionally takes between 3 and 6 months to heal. With a thorough piercing aftercare routine you’ll give your new piercing the best chance of healing.