How To Prepare For Your Piercing

 

Eating & Drinking Before and After

Eating before a piercing and ensuring your body is well fuelled is great. Maintaining your regular diet after your new piercing is always suggested too, as the human body relies on sustenance. However, in the case of oral piercings, eating can be a slightly weird sensation so care is advised.

There is no situation where we can ethically pierce a person under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

In all cases heavy consumption of these things WILL slow the healing process and promote infection.

In the case of oral piercings alcohol consumption of any type or brand will cause further complications to swelling, slow healing or a multitude of infections.
It is strongly advised against until healing is nearly complete.


 

What To Expect

What to expect when I come to get a piercing?

Expect a consultation regarding the piercing, to be shown jewellery options, to pay before we take you into the studio and to have a rad time.

Have an idea of what you want pierced and where is also awesome. You will need to bring along Valid ID to use to perform any procedures.

 

What jewellery do we use?

We strictly offer Surgical Grade Stainless Steel (316LSSS) which comes in standard silver, or PVD (physical vapour deposit) Black, Gold & Rose Gold colourations. As well as implant grade Titanium (G23 6AL-4V ELI-ASTM F136) This is the most widely used titanium alloy in the medical industry and is suitable for maximum biocompatibility into the body. All our jewellery is packaged, sterilised, and stored as per AS/NZ standards.

Sterilisation

We use autoclave sterilisers in all Off Ya Tree stores. These use steam and pressure to kill germs. We also use new needles for each piercing - these are medically sterilised and sealed.

Our piercers are happy to answer any questions you have about sterilisation - Just ask!

Piercing Guns

We NEVER use piercing guns and you should steer clear of any piercing salon that tells you these are okay to use.

Piercing guns cannot be sterilised properly between clients which can lead to infections.
This method also causes great damage to tissue and can leave very visible and darkened scarring.

The earring studs used in piercing guns are also not appropriate for piercings other than the earlobes.

Numbing

We don't sell numbing spray and will not perform procedures on anyone who has used numbing cream.

Jewellery Requirements

For hygiene reasons, we must pierce with jewellery that has been medically sterilised in our autoclave.

Previously used or unsterile jewellery is not suitable for a fresh piercing, so you will need to purchase new jewellery from us for the initial piercing.

 

Post-Procedure

For all piercings during healing avoid:

  • Moving or rotating your jewellery where possible. This will allow your piercing to heal safely.
  • Touching your piercing as this can increase the chance of infection.
  • Over cleaning. Only clean your piercing as directed by your piercer.
  • Oral contact from others.
  • Chlorine as this can cause irritation. So avoid pools and spas.
  • Changing your jewellery until healed - you may damage the piercing or get an infection.
  • Shampoo, conditioner residue and soaps. Make sure you rinse these away while showering.
  • Tight and unwashed clothing and linen.
  • Restrictive clothing.
  • Illicit drugs and alcohol consumption initially (especially with oral piercings)

Remember to:

  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  • Change bedding and towels regularly.
  • Contact your piercer if you have any questions or queries.