We have ensured that everything carried out at Moomoo's Piercing is designed to provide you with the best healing possible, however this is a team effort between the piercer and client. 

Please follow the guidance recommended for your piercing

• Piercings must be kept clean. The cleaning method changes slighty depending on your piercing, see below for details.
• Piercings must be kept dry. You must not soak, submerge, or swim with a new piercing for a minimum of 4 weeks.
• Touching must be kept to a minimum. This means no touching, twisting or turning the jewellery

Clean piercing twice daily with sterile saline (NeilMed is recommended)

• TO CLEAN: First, wash hands with antibacterial soap and water. Spray a small amount of sterile saline onto both the front and back of your piercing to soak and soften crusties. Use a piece of non-woven gauze or clean, folded kitchen roll to gently remove any debris. Once the piercing is clean, gently dab away any remaining moisture. 
• Do not use any extra products, homemade remedies or chemicals.
• Do not twist, turn or fiddle with your jewellery! This introduces bacteria, damages the healing piercing and can extend your healing time.
• Do not soak or submerge your piercing in the first 4 weeks. This means you must avoid swimming, bathing in bathtubs, hot tubs, saunas etc. Please keep this in mind when booking your appointments.
• Please follow downsize instructions and book in for a downsize when your piercing is 4-6 weeks old. See the bottom of the page for downsizing timeframes for your specific piercing.
• If you’re unsure or have questions at any stage, then please don’t hesitate to contact us - we’re more than happy to help. 

• Clean the outside of the piercing twice daily following the General Piercing Aftercare as shown above.
• To clean the inside of your mouth (and any inner oral piercings), use an alcohol-free mouthwash morning and night and after each main meal, for a maximum of 5 times a day.
• Rinse your mouth out with clean water after eating, drinking, smoking or having sexual or oral contact using your mouth.
• Avoid spicy foods and sucking on straws for a few weeks as this can exacerbate any swelling.
• We recommend drinking plenty of cold water to help with your swelling. We do not recommend applying or sucking on ice as this can damage your tissues and cause cold burns.

• Follow the General Piercing Aftercare as above. Take extra care to be very gentle when cleaning for the first 14 days.
• It is recommended to wear a disposable adhestive plaster firmly over your piercing for 12 hours on, 12 hours off for the first 5-7 days to help your piercing to sit flush and avoid snags.
• Once the piercing has settled, you may use a dental floss pick to help remove large buildups between jewellery and skin.

• Each piercing has slightly different aftercare - you will be instructed and reminded on what will be best for your piercing at the date of your piercing.
• For most, you will want to follow the General Piercing Aftercare as above.
• Use a sanitary towel/liner for the first week (you must change this a minimum of twice daily for hygeine purposes).
• Avoid sexual contact and masturbation where possible for at least 2-4 weeks.
• Wear a condom for sex and avoid the body fluids of others for the first 4 weeks.
• Listen to your body. If it is uncomfortable or sore at any stage, then communicate with your partner or stop!

Downsizing is important for a happy, healthy piercing that lasts a lifetime. 

Downsizing means switching the post to a shorter one to give a flush fit after swelling has subsided. A flush, well-fitting piece of jewellery minimises the risk of snagging and pressure issues, and is much more comfortable to wear permanently. 

2-6 weeks after being pierced is the average time window to downsize but we will let you know what is ideal for your piercing, as everybody is different. But for those piercings that don't require a downsize, a checkup approx 2-4 weeks post piercing is recommended to ensure it is healing well and help with any issues early on.

We recommend popping the rough date into your calendar so you don’t forget!

Suggested timeframes: 

• Ear Piercings, Body Piercings, Surface Piercings 4-6 weeks
• Inner Oral Piercings (Tongue, frenulum, etc.) 14-21 days
• Oral Piercings (Lip/Cheeks) 2-3 weeks