Aaron Bell's Slave to the Needle | Tattoo and Body Piercing, Seattle


Oral Aftercare
What to do: Drink plenty of water Suck on ice for 3-5 days after your piercing Rinse with a warm NON-IODIZED sea salt solution (1/4 tsp salt / 80z (1cup)water or 4 tsp salt/1 gallon water every time you eat/drink/smoke anything, for the duration of the healing Check barbell balls for tightness (right-tighty; lefty-loosy) Get a new toothbrush (old ones hold a lot of bacteria) Gently brush balls to avoid plaque buildup Contact your piercer if you have any problems, questions or concerns	Don't Touch your new piercing with dirty hands Use: Listerine, gly-oxide, or other mouthwashes Eat spicy foods Eat hot foods Drink alcohol until piercing is completely healed Rotate or move your jewelry during healing Take advice from anyone other than your piercer
Body Aftercare
What to do. Drink plenty of water Wash your hands with antibacterial soap before cleaning Soak your piercing 2-4 times daily for 10 min. with a warm NON-IODIZED sea salt solution (1/4 tsp salt / 80z (1 cup)water or 4 tsp salt/1 gallon), for the duration of the healing Check barbell balls for tightness (right-tighty; lefty-loosy) Change linens on a regular basis Contact your piercer if you have any questions, problems or concerns	Don't Touch your piercing with dirty hands (yours or anyone else's) Use: alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, ointments, antibacterial soaps or BZK products (bactine, ear care solution) Go into open bodies of water (lakes, rivers, oceans or hot tubs or swimming pools until your piercing is completely healed Let anyone make oral contact with your piercing until fully healed Rotate or move your jewelry during healing Use cotton products on or around your piercings Take advice from anyone other than your piercer