Michelle, gives you some basic tips and advices on how to take care of new piercings and tattoos.

  • The healing time is about 10-12 days.

  • Remove the plastic foil/film after about two hours and rinse with cold water and soap.

  • Lubricate your tattoo three times daily, with a thin layer of Helosan or tattoo cream.

  • Wash with cold water and soap, twice daily. Gently pat with a clean towel and allow to air dry.

  • Do not scratch the scabs as color may disappear, and do not expose your tattoo to chafing clothes / shoes.

  • Do not bathe or expose your newly made tattoo to bacteria, always make sure to have clean hands.

  • Do not sunbathe during the healing period, as bacteria grow in heat and the color becomes pale.

  • After the healing time is over, it is good to use sunscreen if needed.

  • Check the jewelery daily to make sure it is tight / tight.

  • Make clean sheets and bring out clean towels. Do not expose your piercing to bacteria.

  • Do not bathe during the healing period. If you must, there are waterproof patches at pharmacy, e.g. Tegaderm.

  • Wash away each / blood around the jewelry with a little chlorhexedine or other piercing cleanser on a clean top.

  • Feel free to wash your piercing by gently turning / spinning a little on the jewelry in the shower.

  • Do not expose your piercing to other body fluids until it has healed.

  • Do not have unprotected sex during genital piercing or mouth piercing.

  • Do not play with the jewelry or touch it with unwashed hands.

  • Make sure that your clothes do not press against the jewelry.

  • Do not remove the jewelry if you suspect infection. Come to us and we will help you instead.

  • For mouth piercing, rinse with bactericidal mouthwash from Apoteket, morning and evening.

  • Avoid Kissing / oral sex during the healing period.

  • Rinse mouth thoroughly with water after eating. Feel free to suck on ice cubes / ice cream to reduce the swelling during tongue piercing