This is your aftercare instructions for your professionally performed piercing. Follow these simple suggestions and the healing period should be a success. Although not a physician, you may call with questions regarding piercing aftercare. A NORMAL PIERCING: May be tender, itchy, or even bruised for a few weeks. It may be slightly red which can persist for several months. Some bleeding can occur in the first few days. A whitish-yellow fluid can crust over the jewelry, which is not pus. Skin tightening around the jewelry as it heals may make movement or rotation difficult. The piercing may lay over to one side. The body may naturally decide to move the jewelry. CLEANSING the NEW EXTERNAL PIERCING: Choose one of the following natural soaps: “Dr Bronner’s Peppermint or Tea Tree Oil Soap.” You may find that the cleaning procedure is easiest under running water, such as in the shower or use of a new spray bottle or bulb syringe. Always wash your hand throughly before cleaning a new piercing.With very warm water Soak the outside of the piercing to loosen any crusted matter. Flush the piercing. Next APPLY the “Dr. Bronner’s Soap.” Rotate or slide back and forth moving cleanser into the piercing. Rinse throughly as you continue to move jewelry. Pat dry with a clean cloth.Alternative Cleansing: An antiseptic called “EAR CARE” may be applied selectively only to Ears and various Facial Piercings. Sea Salt and warm water is also trusted. Never pick crust off, play or pull at your piercings. It will interrupt the healing process.