Aftercare

Piercing Aftercare

  • Keep it Simple to Keep it Cute!

    Healing doesn't need to be complicated.

    At Cherrycore we follow aftercare principles supported by the Association of Professional Piercers which Cherry was the first Victorian member of and is still currently an active member of along side her personally create advice based off her 23 + years of professional experience.

    The goal is simple:
    ✔ Keep it clean
    ✔ Leave it alone
    ✔ Let your body do the healing

  • The Golden Rules

    Wash Your Hands
    Always wash your hands before touching your piercing.

    Clean With Sterile Saline
    Use sterile saline spray 2 times daily & dry after *tip- keep your Neil med next to your tooth brush*

    Leave Jewellery In Place
    Do not twist, rotate or move jewellery, unless checking tightness only. 

    Be Patient
    Healing can take up to 12 months, not weeks.

What to Expect

  • The First Few Days

    • Swelling
    • Tenderness
    • Redness
    • Minor bleeding
    • Posible bruising 

  • Weeks 2–8

    • Initial wound phase is now at an end
    • You are now in the High risk zone for complications associated with moister and bumping 
    • Dont sleep on your piercing! 
    • Come in for a check up and to assess your jewellery sizing
    • Yellowish or white crusting
    • Mild tenderness
    • Residual swelling

  • Weeks 8-12

    • The hardest part is now behind you 
    • Minimal crusting
    • Minimal tenderness
    • Residual swelling

    • • At 12wks the first round of healing has happened but your piercing isn’t durable yet you are settled. 

  • Ongoing Healing 12wk - 12 months

    • Piercing appears healed before it actually is
    • All piercings take 6-12 months to go through the first phase of healing and maturating 
    • Full scar softening and durability can take up to 5years for some piercings 
    • Never wear silver or costume jewellery with in the first 12months
    • Don’t leave your jewellery out 
    • Have any down sizes you need to when you need too. 

    • Remember; if its not creating a problem; it's not a problem. If you are snagging or are tender, you need a check up. 

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Things to Avoid

❌ Alcohol
❌ Hydrogen Peroxide
❌ Tea Tree Oil
❌ Ointments
❌ Twisting Jewellery
❌ Swimming During Early Healing
❌ Sleeping On Ear Piercings
❌ Picking Crusties
❌ Makeup Around Fresh Piercings

APP guidance specifically advises against harsh chemicals, ointments and unnecessary handling.

Cherrycore Healing Tips

Travel Pillow
Use a travel pillow for ear piercings. It's one of the simplest ways to reduce irritation and keep you comfortable piercings. Place the pillows flat with your ear in the opening.

Clean Bedding
Fresh pillowcases help minimise bacterial related issues.

Be careful with Hair Products
Shampoo, conditioner and hair styling products can cause irritation.

Downsize On Time
An overdue downsize is one of the most common causes of irritation bumps and will have you in a vicious cycle of needing more length due to induced inflammation, and needing less length because the longer jewellery is snagging. When in doubt, book a complementary check up.

If you bump it, clean it!
Bumps and snags can pull bacteria into your piercing or damage your newly healing tissue structure. The best way to avoid complications is to clean immediately. If you don’t have access to your aftercare, just use cold running tap water to sooth the heat and rinse the area. 

When in doubt, book in.
We are here to help you, and you are never an inconvenience with the smallest questions. We would prefer to see you than wish we had seen you.

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When To Contact Us

  • Book A Check-Up If You Notice

    • Swelling thats not going down or has spontaneously come up
    • Jewellery becoming too long
    • Jewellery becoming too tight
    • Any signs of irritation bumps
    • Concerns about healing

    We would always rather see you early than after a small issue becomes a bigger one.

  • Signs You May Need Medical Advice

    Seek medical care if you experience:

    • Significant swelling
    • Spreading redness
    • Excessive heat
    • Increased pain or throbbing 
    • Green or foul-smelling discharge
    • Symptoms that continue worsening
    • Fever
    • Nausea 

Need Help?

Healing doesn't have to be confusing. Our team is happy to assess your piercing, answer questions and help guide your healing journey.

For all our piercing clients enjoy your access to on going complimentary check-up with Cherrycore.

Summary

  • Clean 2-3x a day & dry properly 
  • Check for tightness as instructed in your appointment 
  • Leave your piercing alone all other times of day 
  • Don't sleep on your piercing 
  • Come in anytime, you are always welcome
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