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Holey Skin provide a
comprehensive aftercare service which includes
the best advice on looking after your tattoo
and/or piercing. Tattoo aftercare packs as well
as tailored piercing aftercare packs for are
available to purchase in studio.
Please read below the type of aftercare you are
looking for below.
Tattoo Aftercare
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Remove the
Clingfilm/dressing after 4-6 hours and wash
gently with warm water and antibacterial
soap.
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Let the
tattoo dry in the fresh air for a few
minutes or alternatively dry by pressing a
soft, clean towel gently against the tattoo.
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Spread over a
thin layer of Holey Skin Tattoo Healing
Cream, recover with Clingfilm and tape it
securely in place. Repeat this process for
the first 3 days, changing the dressing
twice a day.
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Do not pick
the scab – let it heal naturally.
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Do NOT have a bath for the
first few weeks – stick to showers!
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Protect your
tattoo against the direct sunlight for 6
weeks. After that you will have to use a sun
block up to 50SPF every time you expose your
tattoo to direct sunlight (if you go to the
beach you must apply every 2 hours).
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In the case
of artificial tanning, cover the tattoo with
a towel, or use a high factor sun-block.
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Do not use a
sauna or go swimming in the sea or a
swimming pool until the tattoo has
completely healed. This process will take
about 6 weeks.
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Ensure your tattoo is cleaned
properly every day and that your hands are
properly washed before you apply the cream
to your tattoo.
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It is advisable to use Holey
Skin Tattoo Healing Cream for the first 2
weeks only. After that we advise using
lotions containing vitamin E.
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Piercing
Aftercare
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Listen up...
The aftercare of your new
piercing is of the utmost importance and any
piercing should be treated as an open wound.
We highly recommend that every body piercing
client follow the aftercare and hygiene
instructions as highlighted in this
information sheet in order to accelerate the
healing process so they may fully appreciate
and enjoy their piercing.
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Immediate aftercare…
All clients will be talked
through the aftercare process by one of our
highly experienced Body Piercers. An
aftercare pack is available to purchase if
required which contains all products
recommended by Holey Skin according to
individual piercing, containing required
supply to cover life of piercing aftercare.
Alternatively clients will be advised of
products available to purchase from retail
outlets.
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All piercings can swell in the first few
days depending on individual tolerance.
This is however quite normal and for this
reason all piercings are carried out
initially with sterile jewellery, all of
which has been sterilised with
state-of-the-art ultrasonic cleaners and
autoclaves. All Holey Skin, Body Piercers
follow the highest standards of hygiene and
piercing standards. It is nevertheless
YOURSELF, the client’s responsibility to
take the utmost care of your piercing to
avoid easily avoidable infection.
The following guidelines outline
recommended aftercare
for specific
piercings………………….please read carefully!!!!!!!
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Tongue
& Lip Piercing
(for outside of lip please
refer to soft tissue piercing section)
It is recommended to avoid dairy products,
alcohol (sorry!) spicy foods, hot meals &
hot drinks for the first 2 weeks. Drink
instead lots of cold drinks – preferably
water, or sucking crushed ice helps to
reduce swelling.
You should rinse your mouth with antiseptic
mouthwash after each meal and drink to
prevent infection. With a tongue piercing
you should also buy a new toothbrush and
brush your tongue and the bars once each
day. If you do experience any pain or
discomfort then use a painkiller containing
Ibuprofen such as Nurofen.
Do not take Aspirin as
this thins the blood and will result in
bleeding. A
high protein diet is also recommended for
the first week.
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Navel &
Soft Tissue Piercing.
Soak
the piercing with mild antiseptic to remove
any crusty build ups (lymph). Then using
cotton buds thoroughly clean the piercing
area. Do not clean with soap. Cleaning
should be done 2-3 times daily. Avoid having
baths, using swimming pools or hot tubs
until completely healed.
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Cartilage Piercing
These piercings can take
several months to heal and should be cleaned
following soft tissue piercing instructions.
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General
Aftercare for all Piercings
Please resist the urge to play with or touch
your piercing other than when cleaning or
until completely healed - you will only
delay the healing process!!!!
Keep dirty fingers and tight or dirty
clothing away from a new piercing.
We advise that you take zinc capsules (1
capsule a day with meals) to accelerate the
healing process.
Tongue and labrets bars should be replaced
by a shorter bar after 2-3 weeks. Navel bars
can be changed after 6 months once the
piercing has settled down
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Tattoo After Care