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Piercing Aftercare

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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

How do I care for my new piercing?

-Clean your piercing with our Advanced Aftercare Solution, spraying the piercing front and back, 2 to 3 times a day. - Clean your piercing with our Advanced Aftercare Solution, spraying the piercing front and back,  2 to 3 times a day for at least 30

What is normal during the healing process?

It is normal to experience the following after a lower lobe piercing:. Tender to the touch. Avoid sleeping on your piercing if it is tender. Moderate swelling. Redness. Some bleeding or oozing. A small amount of blood is normal and can be the body’s

How do I change my earrings?

Here are some helpful tips for removing and changing the jewelry on your new piercing! Changing out your earrings may seem scary, but it's actually quite quick and painless! 😊 If you still require assistance Rowan Nurses are always available at our

What do I wear after my piercing heals?

After your ear piercing, it is important to follow proper piercing care for the recommended time based on the type of solution you’re using. But, the full healing process is actually much longer! It is important to wear only hypoallergenic, nickel-fr

Why did my piercing close so quickly?

Unfortunately, piercings that are less than a year old will be expected to close within just a few minutes to hours if you do not have earrings in. We expect your piercings to be healed enough to change your starter earrings into something new in 6 w

How do I know if my piercing is infected?

Signs of infection include:. Redness. Swelling. The ear is hot to 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 hands

Can I wear my earrings during sports?

For most sports, you can cover your new earrings with a band-aid 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 that you put them back in immediately and

Can I swim with my new piercing?

Feel free to enjoy a swim in clean bodies of water like chlorinated pools and oceans. Just make sure you clean with our Advanced Aftercare Cleansing Solution when finished.  🌊. We highly recommend that you avoid submerging your new piercing(s) in la

How do I comfortably sleep with my new piercing?

Take the pressure off with our latest and cutest Ear Pillow. It gives your piercings room to breathe and relieves pressure when sleeping on the side. A true piercing must-have. Keep your ear pillow clean by using a pillowcase and changing it regularl

Why do I have a bump near my new cartilage piercing?

Developing a bump on a cartilage piercing can be common; fortunately, it’s easy to resolve. Bumps develop due to a buildup of skin cells, fluid, or other wound debris. The best way to prevent or treat a piercing bump is to be very diligent with your

I think I have an infection after changing my new piercing.

This can happen when changing into earrings that are not hypoallergenic. Do you know what kind of earrings you are using? Do they contain nickel? We always recommend wearing hypoallergenic earrings to help prevent infection!. It takes up to a year fo

My new piercing is bleeding.

A piercing is technically a wound so bleeding is normal when the earring is removed, bumped, or turned. Be gentle with a new piercing. Give it time to heal itself over the next week. The entire healing process of the piercing can take up to a year wh

My new piercing is swollen or embedded into my ear.

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

I developed a rash after using the Rowan Aftercare solution.

This is very uncommon but 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 or your local Target. Pro Tip: In

I’m not happy with the placement of my new piercings.

We understand how important it is that the placement of your piercings is both safe and what you are looking for. If you have any concerns about the placement of your new piercings, please reach out to the Studio team to schedule a consultation with