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Aftercare Information

Here you'll find all of the information you need to care for your new piercing from Dermal Decor.

Proper aftercare is essential for the first year following your piercing to prevent infections and complications. We recommend using a sterile saline solution and medical-grade compresses or gauze for cleaning. Avoid using cotton swabs or Q-tips, as they can introduce fibers and bacteria. Our aftercare package, combined with medical saline soaks, provides the optimal tools and conditions for healthy healing.

Less is More: Showers are free cleanings! Cleaning should only be done twice a day (once in the morning, once at night). If no debris or crust is present, avoid unnecessary cleaning. Over-cleaning can cause irritation, swelling, and discomfort.

Handling: Refrain from excessive handling or rough cleaning to prevent irritation and swelling. Saline is meant to bring blood and crust back to a liquid state so you can easily dab it off.

Please seek professional assistance when changing jewelry within the first year! Jewelry changes can be traumatizing to the tissue alongside improper metal types. 
 
We provide implant grade titanium jewelry to avoid allergic reactions. Your only main concern should be keeping jewelry clean to support proper healing. Inspect your jewelry daily for buildup of dirt, hair, or secretions.

Consider zinc and vitamin C supplements for the first 4–8 weeks to promote healing.

Clean your piercing twice a day (morning/night) for the first month. Showers are one of these cleanings!
 
Do not use: alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or oils of any kind (this can either dehydrate or clog your piercing). 

Apply a half-second spray of sterile saline to both the entry and exit points of the piercing.
 
Allow the solution to soak for 60 seconds to soften any debris.

Reapply the saline spray to rehydrate the area.
 
Gently pat dry with the corner of a sterile compress. Avoid rubbing.

If debris remains, reapply saline and gently clean again. Avoid aggressive cleaning.

Use a clean, non-plastic cup for full submersion of the piercing.
 
Soak for 2–5 minutes, 1–3 times daily until crust or swelling subsides.
 
Follow with gentle drying using sterile materials.

Avoid Touching: Do not touch or twist your jewelry unnecessarily. 

We do not recommend changing jewelry within the first year. Please seek professional assistance

Sleep Carefully: Avoid sleeping on fresh piercings to prevent irritation and misalignment. Travel pillow or piercing pillows allow your ear to rest in the hole while keeping pressure off of the new piercings.

Avoid Oral/Dirt Contact: Keep piercings away from oral contact and dirty jewelry. Avoid headphones, hats, and clothing that can irritate the area.

Post-Shower Care: Rinse away soap residue and dry hair thoroughly to prevent irritation.

Avoid Touching: Do not touch or twist your jewelry unnecessarily. 

We do not recommend changing jewelry within the first year. Please seek professional assistance

Sleep Carefully: Avoid sleeping on fresh piercings to prevent irritation and misalignment. Travel pillow or piercing pillows allow your ear to rest in the hole while keeping pressure off of the new piercings.

Avoid Oral/Dirt Contact: Keep piercings away from oral contact and dirty jewelry. Avoid headphones, hats, and clothing that can irritate the area.

Post-Shower Care: Rinse away soap residue and dry hair thoroughly to prevent irritation.

If you suspect an infection or issue, do not remove your jewelry. Contact us immediately for professional guidance. Come back to the shop as soon as possible, no appointment is necessary and it’s always best to see in person.

Please seek professional assistance within the first year of any new piercing. While it may feel healed, most take a whole year to fully heal.

Ear Piercings: Downsize your posts after 2 months (consult your piercer).

Tragus/Nipple Piercings: Change after 6-9 months.

Tongue Piercings: Change after 1 month.

Avoid sleeping on your stomach or wearing restrictive clothing over belly or nipple piercings for the first few months to reduce the risk of rejection and chafing.

No Swimming in pools, lakes, or oceans for at least two months post-piercing.

Sterilized Saline Solution Spray (available at Dermal Decor)

Large sterile saline bottles (pharmacy)

Sterilized 2″x2″ gauze/compresses (pharmacy)

We use an anatomy-first approach. We assess your unique anatomy first to ensure your piercing will heal beautifully and sit perfectly.

All of our piercers have undergone rigorous, traditional apprenticeships spanning years. This means hundreds of hours dedicated to advanced piercing techniques.

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What Our Clients Say

We prefer to let our clients' results speak for themselves. Here is what happens when you choose true piercing professionals.

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Meadow HansenGoogle Review

best piercing studio ive ever been to – for reference ive had 3 piercings done before my visit here, all from different artists. the care and explanation that was put into my piercings made the whole experience so much more comfortable and overall fun. my piercings were pierced even, all questions were answered judgment free, and it was a very safe environment – not to mention the most affordable prices ive ever come across. will be forever recommending this place to everyone ❤️! thanks for the sweet nose piercings :)!

Joel HaeberleGoogle Review

There are very few places I would voluntarily return to in earnest to be stabbed multiple times. In fact, I could count the number of places on one hand, and you could probably take a few fingers. Dermal Decor is at the top of the list.

magsmazing GGoogle Review

My piercer was sooo nice. We chatted for over an hour and she helped me figure out what piercings worked best with my ear anatomy. I ended up getting a double conch and a tragus piercing, they both went super smooth and the day after aren’t bugging me! They’re the best and so fun to talk to I 100% recommend!

Elisabeth ToftdahlGoogle Review

Came here as a nursing student visiting from Oregon who forgot to swap her piercing out to a clear piece before classes. I was immediately brought back, and she was so helpful and explained what sound I would hear next as she was taking out my stud. She did the swap for free (I did have my own clear piece) but I appreciated how fast they got me in and out, and not charging for the switch. 🙂

Makayla CrowtherGoogle Review

They were so kind and helped me understand the ins and outs of my helix piercing. She replaced my original very gently with no discomfort. Very knowledgeable and will be returning for future piercings!

Estefany PerezGoogle Review

I got double dermals and it was awesome! They were so kind and answered all of my questions and concerns! I’ll definitely be back for more piercings in the future! Highly recommended it to anyone looking to get pierced!

Chanell BGoogle Review

Can we give them more stars? They were fantastic!!!

Made my kid feel right at home. Walked them through the process and why things matter, which really seemed to help.

They really made things comfortable and it was a good vibe here. Can’t wait to watch them grow!

Shannon KeeneGoogle Review

My girls, their dad, and I went in for piercings for my youngest’s birthday. Not only were they great with the last minute scheduling of my oldest who decided two hours before the appointment that she wanted to join, junior was very patient breaking down for us the cost before hand and making sure we were okay with everything before we moved forward.

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What to Expect During Your Visit

We believe that getting pierced should be a luxurious, empowering experience, not an intimidating one. We don't just pierce you and send you out the door. We provide detailed, modern aftercare instructions and are always available to answer questions during your healing journey.

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A flawless piercing deserves flawless jewelry. At Dermal Decor, we treat piercing as an art, piercing with only implant-grade materials. We also proudly stock pieces from the highest quality jewelry designers.

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