Online Consultation ₱500
Get expert advice from our piercer through an online consultation.
Healing Timeline
A new piercing is a fresh wound, so giving it the right care is important for a smooth healing process. Cartilage piercings can take 4–12 months to heal completely, and healing times vary from person to person.
0 months
Begin gentle aftercare and expect swelling and bleeding.
3–4 months
Some piercings may feel settled and be ready for downsizing.
12 months
Continue care until your piercer confirms healing.
Piercings heal from the outside in. This means your piercing may look and feel healed on the outside while the inside is still healing. Even when it feels fine, continue with proper aftercare until it is fully healed.
What to Expect After Your Piercing
Some things are completely normal during the healing process.
- Mild bleeding or swelling during the first few days
- Tenderness, itching, or bruising
- Mild redness around the piercing
- A small amount of whitish or pale-yellow fluid that can dry into a crust on the jewelry
Bumps Are Normal
Small bumps or irritation can sometimes develop around a healing cartilage piercing. They may appear during the early stages of healing or even after the piercing has been healing for a while.
Bumps can have different causes, including irritation, pressure, friction, jewelry material or fit, and individual healing differences. The most important thing is to avoid picking, squeezing, or irritating the area further.
If you're concerned about a bump or your piercing isn't healing as expected, contact your piercer so they can assess it in person.
DO’S
- Do wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
- Do clean your piercing twice a day with a sterile 0.9% sodium chloride saline wound wash with no added ingredients. Spray the front and back of the piercing with saline.
- Do let your piercing air dry or gently pat it dry with a clean tissue or sterile gauze.
- Do keep your piercing clean and undisturbed throughout the healing process.
- Do be patient with the healing process and follow your piercer’s aftercare instructions.
DON’TS
- Don’t touch your piercing unless you’re cleaning it.
- Don’t sleep directly on your piercing or put unnecessary pressure on it.
- Don’t remove or change your jewelry without consulting your piercer first.
- Don’t use harsh products such as alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, or apply makeup, lotions, or sprays near your healing piercing.
- Don’t swim in the pool or beach while your piercing is healing.
Need Help With Your Piercing?
Healing doesn't always go perfectly and that's okay.
If you're unsure whether something you're experiencing is normal, don't panic and don't pick at it. Reach out to your piercer so we can help assess what's happening and recommend the appropriate next step.
We're here to help with your piercing concerns.
ONLINE CONSULTATIONS
Doctor Teleconsult ₱500
We can recommend a doctor for a teleconsult if needed.
IN-PERSON SERVICES
Studio Troubleshooting ₱1,200
For piercings experiencing mild irritation or healing concerns without severe swelling or embedding.
Emergency Studio Troubleshooting ₱2,500
For piercings with significant swelling, jewelry embedding, severe irritation, or other urgent complications.