Stretching Aftercare

• 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.