FAQ
Questions and Answers
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How much does a piercing cost?
There is a $35/$45/$55 piercing fee depending on the quantity and complexity of the piercing alongside the price of the jewelry. Basic jewelry cost runs between $35 and $48. For more information on piercings and piercing fees, feel free to browse our piercing catalog.
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How long does a piercing take?
From filling out paperwork to walking out the door, a piercing takes 20-30 minutes on average. If the piercing in question is particularly complex or you're getting multiple piercings in one visit, the process can take up to 45 minutes.
- Can I make an appointment?
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Can I request a specific piercer?
Yes, of course! Don't forget to check out our piercershereto get a better feel of who you'd want.
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How old do I have to be to get a piercing?
You need to be 18 years of age (legal adult) to get any kind of piercing without the consent of your parent and/or legal guardian. If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by your parent and/or legal guardian. For more information, read up on our guidelines forminors.
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I've been pierced before, can I get a new one in the same spot?
That depends on the current state of the location in question. We suggest coming in to talk with one of our piercers to see if the area is still viable as a piercing site.
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Can I go swimming after I get my piercing?
You want to avoid submerging your fresh piercing for the first 6-8 weeks as it's an open wound during that time. Whether you're at the beach or in a pool, there are a variety of unknown bacteria and/or chemicals present in the water that are unsafe to introduce to the affected area.
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I play contact sports, can I still get a piercing?
Fresh piercings require a steady and stable environment to promote healing. Contact sports carry a risk of harm to the wound site, so we typically suggest you wait until off-season to get anything done.
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Do you pierce infants?
No, we don't. There are a variety of reasons and factors that we took into account when we made the decision to refuse the piercing of infants. For more information, please read up on piercing infants on our website.
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Do you do the smiley/snake eyes/scoop/web piercing?
No, we do not. Any piercing that can cause harmful or detrimental effects to the body are not performed by our piercers.
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Does it hurt?
How much pain is experienced depends on the piercing as well as the pain tolerance of the client. Heat and pressure are generally the sensations most commonly described followed by tenderness and a bruise-like feeling for a day or two after the initial piercing.
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Is your jewelry real?
Our jewelry is made of various implant-rated materials. A high-polish finish is used on all of our pieces, and they are all of internally threaded or threadless design.
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Can I use my own jewelry?
Any jewelry brought in by a client must first be inspected by a member of our team to determine its suitability for use in a fresh piercing. We have specific criteria that must be met for any jewelry to be used. It must be made of implant-rated materials; it must have a high-polish finish. There can be no karat stamps present on any part of the jewelry that passes into the body, and it must be internally threaded or of a threadless design.
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Is it infected?
If you have urgent concerns over the health and state of your piercing, please come see us immediately at our shop in The Mall At Wellington Green on the first floor across from Macy's.
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Is this bump a keloid?
If you have urgent concerns over the health and state of your piercing, please come see us immediately at our shop in The Mall At Wellington Green on the first floor across from Macy's.
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I have a surgery/MRI coming up, can I leave my piercing in?
Our jewelry is MRI-friendly and implant-rated, so it should not present any problems during such tests. If, for whatever reason, the jewelry must be removed, we are happy to assist. We also carry clear retainers made of both BioPlast and tempered, shatterproof glass to maintain the presence of your piercing during test, surgeries, and/or recoveries.
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How do I clean my new piercing?
For most body and facial piercings, we recommend using a sterile saline spray to flush and irrigate the wound site of any contaminants while it is healing. Oral piercings require rinsing with a non-alcohol based mouthwash. For more information on the aftercare of your new piercing, check out general aftercare.
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Where in The Mall at Wellington Green are you located?
We are now on the first floor directly in front of Macy's.
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Why do I need to come in for a check up?
We ask clients to come in roughly two weeks post-piercing, so we can check how their primary healing is going. After two weeks, most of the initial swelling is reduced, and you are typically in need of a downsize in the length of your post. A fitted post is very much crucial to the health and stability of your healing piercing. When a client comes in for a shorter post, it is typically sold for a discounted price.
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What you should do?
- Wash your hands before cleaning your piercing.
- Leave the piercing alone except for when you're cleaning it.
- Check daily, with clean hands, to make sure the threaded ends are tight ("Right-Tighty, Lefty-Loosy")Change bedding regularly.
- Wear clean, comfortable clothing that protects your piercing while you're sleeping.
- Showers are safer than baths. If you bathe in a tub make sure to clean the tub with bleach and rinse with water before each use and thoroughly rinse your piercing with water when you get out.
- Get enough sleep, and maintain a nutritious diet.Once swelling subsides you must downsize the initial jewelry to avoid damage or migration of your piercing. Return to your piercer for assistance.
- Oral piercings: Eat slowly and take small bitesOral piercings: Cold food and beverages are soothing and help reduce swelling
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What you shouldn't do?
- Do not clean with Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide®, Dial ®, or other soaps containing trisclosan, iodine, or any other harsh products.
- Avoid ointments like Neosporin® and Bacitracin®, they prevent necessary air circulation.
- Avoid Bactine®, pierced ear care solutions, and other products containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK).
- These are not intended for long-term care.
- Avoid at home remedies such as tea tree oils, crushed aspirin pastes, and salt water mixes.
- Do not over clean your piercing.DO NOT ROTATE YOUR JEWELRY
- Avoid undue trauma, including friction from clothes, playing with the jewelry, and rigorous cleaning.
- Avoid oral contact, rough play or others bodily fluids on or near your piercing while it's healing.
- Avoid recreational drug use, nicotine, tobacco, and alcohol consumption during your healing or if you are still experiencing bleeding
- Do not submerge your piercing in unhygienic bodies of water; pools (including salt water pools), hot tubs, lakes, canals, or the beach for the first 4-8 weeks of healing. If it is impossible to avoid, use a waterproof bandage, such as 3M, Nexcare, Clean Seals, or Tegaderm.
- Avoid getting beauty and personal care products on or around your piercing (make-up, lotions, hairspray, hair oils, etc.)
- Do not play with your jewelry; this can cause permanent damage to your teeth, gums and other structures. (Oral Piercings)
- Avoid using mouthwash containing alcohol. (Oral Piercings)
- Avoid oral sexual contact until fully healed. (Oral and Genital Piercings)
- Avoid sharing plates, cups, or eating utensils. (Oral Piercings)
- Avoid salty, spicy, acidic, or hot temperature foods as well as any dairy products for the first 3-5 days. (Oral Piercings)
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Healing Time
Do NOT change your jewelry until your piercing is completely healed
Navel
Avoid tight fitting clothing, and over excursion of the area 6-9 months
Ear Cartilage/Facial
Change your pillowcase frequently. Avoid getting make-up, face wash, or moisturizers in or around the piercing site. Maintain cleanliness of cell-phones, headphones/earbuds, eyeglasses, sunglasses, helmets, hats, etc
Earlobes: 6-8 weeksEar Cartilage: 3-6 monthsBindi/Vertical Bridge/Bridge: 4-6 monthsEyebrow: 4-8 weeksNostril: 3-4 monthsSeptum: 6-8 weeks
Oral
To reduce swelling, dissolve small pieces of ice in your mouth, take an over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen. Don't speak or move your jewelry more than necessary. Sleep with your head slightly elevated above your heart for the first few nights, and DO NOT PLAY WITH YOUR JEWELRY.
Maintain good oral hygiene, use a new soft bristle toothbrush and floss daily. Once healed brush your jewelry more thoroughly to avoid plaque buildup.
Vertical Tongue: 6-8 weeksLip (Monroe): 2-3 monthsLip (lower/side): 6-8 weeksCentral Labret: 6-8 weeksPhiltrum: 3-4 months
Nipples
Avoid tight fitting clothing. Bra's should be appropriately fitted, no tighter than a sports braFemale: 6-9 monthsMale: 3-4 months