Piercing Before & After Care | Ink Baba Tattoo House

Piercing Care Guide

Simple before and after steps keep your piercing clean, comfortable, and healing well from day one.

Come prepared so your piercer can work safely and you heal with fewer complications.

Eat well and stay hydrated before your appointment to reduce dizziness.
Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications (unless prescribed) for 24 hours beforehand — ask your doctor if unsure.
Arrive with clean skin and minimal makeup, lotion, or product near the piercing site.
Tell your piercer about allergies, medical conditions, or previous healing issues.
Choose jewellery you are comfortable with — we use sterile, implant-grade materials suited to your piercing.
Plan for aftercare supplies: saline solution or sterile wound wash as recommended by your piercer.
Avoid scheduling right before travel, festivals, or activities where the area may get bumped or dirty.

Healing times vary by piercing type. Consistent, gentle care matters more than rushing the process.

Wash your hands before touching the piercing or jewellery.
Clean twice daily with sterile saline solution or as directed — no harsh alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or strong soaps on the site.
Do not twist, turn, or play with the jewellery during healing unless your piercer instructs you to.
Keep hair, phones, helmets, and tight clothing from rubbing or pressing on the piercing.
Avoid swimming in pools, rivers, or the sea until fully healed.
Sleep on the opposite side when possible and use clean pillowcases.
Watch for normal healing signs (slight tenderness, dry crust) versus problems (spreading redness, pus, severe pain).
Do not change jewellery until your piercer confirms the piercing is ready — early changes can cause irritation or closure.

Healing times range from a few weeks to several months depending on placement. We are happy to check your piercing during a follow-up visit.