Wash twice a day with water and antibacterial soap, and dry using a paper towel.
If you don’t have access to soap and water, clean the area with sterile saline solution.
Wait at least 3 days before removing the jewelry to clean it.
Use jojoba balm to insert the jewelry easily and to massage the area (3 times a week).
Always make sure your hands are clean before touching the area.
Be careful not to injure the stretching.
Healing time varies from person to person.
Once the stretching is fully healed, you can change the jewelry not before.
If you experience any adverse reaction, please visit a medical specialist.
Other important considerations to prevent injuries to your stretching:
Hair: Hair contains oil and dirt, which can irritate your dermal. We recommend keeping your hair tied back.
Pets: Sleeping with your pet, letting them near your pillow, or allowing them to lick your stretching can lead to serious infections. We recommend keeping pets away from your stretching.
Pillowcase: Your pillowcase can harbor bacteria that may cause infection. It collects oil, dirt, and dead skin from your hair and face. We recommend changing your pillowcase frequently.
Phone: Cell phones are a major source of bacteria and can infect your stretching. Avoid touching your stretching with your phone, and keep your phone disinfected in case of accidental contact.
Towels: Towels hold bacteria and dead skin, which can infect your stretching. Never use a towel to clean your stretching use cotton swabs or paper towels instead.
Bodies of water: Avoid swimming or entering any body of water while your stretching is healing, as this can cause infection.
Drinking alcohol or smoking: These can lower your immune system and slow down the healing process.
Poor nutrition: A poor diet can also weaken your immune system and delay healing.
Stretchings require proper hygiene and care even after they’re healed. This is a long-term commitment you take on when deciding to get a stretching. Remember: using low quality jewelry can damage even a fully healed stretching. Cheap can end up being costly.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 939-372-0090.
