Concerned about the healing process? Please follow us on Instagram @heyrowan and DM our Nurse Helpline with any questions, or email [email protected], with clear and well-lit photos of both the front and back of the piercing for our Rowan Nu
Here is the aftercare regimen recommended by our licensed nurses for Rowan device piercings. Always wash your hands - Limit touching your ears only when cleaning. Wash your hands before touching your earrings. Spray your piercing - Use our aftercare
Here is the aftercare regimen recommended by our licensed nurses for Rowan needle piercings. Always wash your hands -Llimit touching your ears only when cleaning. Wash your hands before touching your earrings. Spray your piercing - Use our aftercare
Changing earrings for the first time after piercing may seem daunting, which is why Rowan offers The Change Out, a complimentary jewelry change with a purchase of Rowan earrings. A few things to keep in mind:. Piercing earrings are securely placed o
Changing your earrings for the first time may seem intimidating, but it’s a quick and painless process!. Steps for Removing a Tension Flat Back Earring:. Your needle-piercing flat back stud is secured by tension, and the pin has a slight bend to hold
A new piercing is, in essence, a healing wound. Everyone’s body responds differently based on their immune system and how closely aftercare instructions are followed. Tenderness & Sensitivity: Mild soreness for a few days is typical. Swelling: Some s
Piercings less than a year old can close very quickly, sometimes within just minutes to hours, as the body naturally begins to heal and close the hole when jewelry is removed. Even if the piercing has healed for 3-8 weeks, this is only the initial he
Signs of infection include:. Redness. Swelling. The ear is hot to the touch. Discharge (pus or blood). Make sure that you are cleaning your new piercing two to three times daily. The more you clean, the better your ears will heal! Always wash your ha
For most sports, you can cover your new earrings with a bandage or tape to protect them. However, check with your team or league, as rules can vary. If you need to remove your earrings, we strongly recommend putting them back in immediately and follo
You're welcome to swim in clean, chlorinated pools or the ocean — just be sure to clean your new piercing(s) with our Advanced Aftercare Cleansing Solution afterward. We do recommend avoiding lakes or rivers for at least two weeks, as those bodies of
Sleeping on a new piercing can lead to irritation and piercing bumps—not to mention being uncomfortable! To avoid this, we recommend using a pillow designed to minimize friction and pressure on the ear. A donut-shaped or airplane/travel pillow can pr
Developing a bump on a cartilage piercing can be common; fortunately, it’s easy to resolve. Bumps develop due to skin cells, fluids, or other wound debris buildup. The best way to prevent or treat a piercing bump is to be very diligent with your clea
This can happen when changing into earrings that are not hypoallergenic. Do you know what kind of earrings you are wearing? Do they contain nickel? We always recommend wearing hypoallergenic earrings to help prevent infection!. It takes up to a year
Some bleeding is normal, especially if the piercing is bumped, the earring is removed, or it's being turned. A piercing is technically a wound that needs gentle care and time to heal. The full healing process can take up to a year, so you might notic
While we pierce as safely as possible at Rowan, each body heals differently, and from time to time, that healing process doesn't go as expected. A small amount of swelling is normal, but if the ear is swelling so much that the earring is sinking into
This is very uncommon, but it can happen to very sensitive skin. We recommend discontinuing the use of the aftercare solution and switching to a sterile saline wound wash. You should be able to find this at any drugstore in the first aid section.
We understand how important it is that the placement of your piercings is safe and what you are looking for. If you have any concerns about the placement of your new piercings within 30 days of service, please contact your local studio to schedule a
It's important not to remove your new earrings during the initial healing period — 3 weeks for lobes and 8 weeks for cartilage. If you remove your earrings during this time, you risk the piercing closing, which may require a repiercing. We recommend
Yes, you can shower or bathe with a new piercing! In fact, keeping the area clean is an important part of the healing process. Just be sure to follow these simple steps:. Avoid getting shampoo, conditioner, or body wash directly on your new piercing.