- TattoosBecause it requires breaking the skin barrier, tattooing may carry health risks, including infection and allergic reactions. If you see any signs or symptoms of infection or allergic reaction after 2-3 days including but not limited to: redness, swelling, tenderness of the tattoo, red streaks going from the tattoo toward the heart elevated body temperature, or purulent draining from the tattoo, please seek medical attention.
- Body Piercing
- Tongue PiercingDepending on the placement of the oral piercing, it helps to take smaller bites when eating, and if possible,cut food first to avoid accidental biting of the piercing. With tongue piercings, watch out for noodles in particular as they can tangle around the jewelry, and straws, as they can make the piercing start to bleed or cause unsightly scar tissue and bumps.
- Oral PiercingYou can use the sea salt solution as mentioned above to rinse your oral piercings. If you chose to use mouth wash, cut down the liquid and mix half of the wash with water to dilute the intensity of the mouth wash. Rinse for 30 seconds to 1 minute after every meal; make sure all food is removed from around the piercing. AVOID smoking, drinking, cinnamon, pepper, and spicy foods for the first two to three weeks after the initial piercing, as it makes the piercing swell, pus, become irritated, and prolongs the healing process. If you do smoke or drink, rinse IMMEDIATLY afterwards.
- Tanning
- Tanning Beds
- Touch-Ups