Your new surface piercing has been performed in a sterile environment using high quality, sterile equipment and using a disposable, single use needle. It is now up to you to look after it to ensure it remains clean. Providing you follow our surface piercing aftercare guidelines you should experience little or no problems.
However, if you ever experience any issues or have any questions please feel free to return to store to see one of our piercers.
You can download your Surface Piercing Aftercare Guide here.
Surface piercings are easy to take care of but they can unfortunately take a long time to heal. This is due to them often being in places on your body that endure a lot of regular movement and are usually covered by clothing. Therefore most surface piercings can take between 6 to 18 months to fully heal.
To clean your new piercing you must use a solution of natural salt and pre-boiled water (a small pinch of salt in an egg cup of water is ideal). Using the salt water and a cotton bud gently clean the area twice a day. Tea tree oil (available in store) may also be used as a cleaning aid, simply apply to the skin 5 minutes prior to cleaning and wash off fully using the salt water. We recommend cleaning the area twice a day for 3 months.
The jewellery can usually be changed a few weeks after you have completed the cleaning regime. Do not twist or move your jewellery unnecessarily and never remove the jewellery before it is due to be changed. Also, keep any beauty products (makeup, fake tan etc) away from the area until it is fully healed.
Surface piercings can unfortunately be susceptible to migration or rejection. This process is usually painless but it can leave behind a small scar. If you ever think youâre experiencing this simply return to store to see a piercer and they will advise you on the best course of action.
As with any new piercing a local area of redness and a small amount of white/yellowish discharge are both healthy and completely normal.
Again, if you are ever concerned or have any questions please come back in to store for a chat. If you are unable to return to store for any reason please only consult a medical professional or visit our FAQ where we have extensive piercing information available for you to view.
Surface Piercing Aftercare: Cleaning & Healing Information
Surface piercings are easy to take care of but they can unfortunately take a long time to heal. This is due to them often being in places on your body that endure a lot of regular movement and are usually covered by clothing. Therefore most surface piercings can take between 6 to 18 months to fully heal.
To clean your new piercing you must use a solution of natural salt and pre-boiled water (a small pinch of salt in an egg cup of water is ideal). Using the salt water and a cotton bud gently clean the area twice a day. Tea tree oil (available in store) may also be used as a cleaning aid, simply apply to the skin 5 minutes prior to cleaning and wash off fully using the salt water. We recommend cleaning the area twice a day for 3 months.
The jewellery can usually be changed a few weeks after you have completed the cleaning regime. Do not twist or move your jewellery unnecessarily and never remove the jewellery before it is due to be changed. Also, keep any beauty products (makeup, fake tan etc) away from the area until it is fully healed.
Surface piercings can unfortunately be susceptible to migration or rejection. This process is usually painless but it can leave behind a small scar. If you ever think youâre experiencing this simply return to store to see a piercer and they will advise you on the best course of action.
As with any new piercing a local area of redness and a small amount of white/yellowish discharge are both healthy and completely normal.
Again, if you are ever concerned or have any questions please come back in to store for a chat. If you are unable to return to store for any reason please only consult a medical professional or visit our FAQ where we have extensive piercing information available for you to view.