{"id":1019,"date":"2026-06-01T13:32:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/?page_id=1019"},"modified":"2026-09-23T11:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T09:56:49","slug":"piercing-genezing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shotofink.nl\/en\/piercing-genezing\/","title":{"rendered":"Risks, Aftercare & Healing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Before the appointment<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>

A new piercing requires time to heal properly. For this reason, we do not recommend getting pierced if you are planning to travel or go swimming in the near future.<\/p>

During the initial healing phase (a minimum of 8 weeks), swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, lakes, and the ocean should be avoided. Changes in climate, increased sun exposure, and intensive physical activities may also negatively affect the healing process.<\/p>

For ear piercings, it is advisable to consider any activities that require wearing a helmet, such as winter sports. Prolonged pressure on a fresh piercing can lead to irritation and may interfere with the healing process.<\/p>

We also advise against getting a piercing while pregnant or if you are planning to become pregnant in the near future. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period can affect the body\u2019s healing response and may impact the healing process.<\/p>

Piercing needle or gun?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>

All piercings are performed exclusively using sterile single-use needles.<\/p>

We do not use piercing guns or hand pressure devices.<\/span><\/p>

Piercing guns and hand-pressure systems force a blunt piece of jewelry through the tissue, causing significantly more tissue trauma than a professionally performed piercing using a sterile needle.<\/p>

In addition, piercing guns are not suitable for many anatomical locations, and their components cannot be fully sterilized between uses.<\/p>

For this reason professional<\/span> piercings are done with one time use piercing needles.<\/p>

Numbing cremes<\/b><\/span><\/h4>

We advise against the use of topical numbing creams before a piercing procedure.<\/p>

Active ingredients such as lidocaine and prilocaine can cause temporary vasoconstriction (narrowing of the blood vessels). This may alter skin structures and placement markings during the piercing procedure, potentially affecting the final positioning of the piercing.<\/p>

If numbing cream has been applied prior to the appointment, we reserve the right to refuse the procedure.<\/p>

During the healing<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>

Leave the piercing alone<\/b><\/span><\/h4>

Only touch your piercing when necessary for cleaning or aftercare. Do not twist, rotate, move, or play with the jewelry.<\/p>

The jewelry cannot become attached to or grow into the skin, and unnecessary movement will only cause additional irritation and trauma to the healing piercing channel.<\/p>

Prevent pressure and friction<\/b><\/span><\/h4>

Pressure is one of the most common causes of healing complications.<\/p>

For this reason, avoid sleeping on a healing piercing. For ear piercings, a travel pillow or donut pillow can help prevent pressure on the piercing while sleeping.<\/p>

Also be aware of:<\/p>