Commonly Asked Questions

How Do I Take Care of My Piercings?

Refer to the Aftercare Card(s) given to you at your piercing appointment or click the link below! Please reach out on Instagram if you have any specific questions.

Aftercare & Tips

Appointments

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If there are any questions, please reach out to Bre on Instagram @bee.pierced or call the store at (951) 696-6969 and ask for Bre

  • Make sure to eat a meal at least 4 hours prior to getting pierced
  • Ensure that you have all of the required identification
  • Stay hydrated

Professional piercers use blade needles to make a small cut that is followed by jewelry insertion. Although they are hollow, the needle does not remove any skin.

“Piercing” guns cause blunt force trauma to the tissue by using a dull piece of jewelry to forcefully push it through the desired area. It can cause injury and tissue damage that can lead to more pain, swelling, and potential scarring.

Book a consultation for an in-person appointment or fill out the Troubleshooting form for online contact.

Genital and Below-the-Belt piercings are not currently being offered.

“Frog-eyes”, horizontal tongue, or “scoop” piercings are not offered.

Surface piercings in high-movement areas are not-offered.

Your piercer reserves the right to deny piercings that are not suited to the client’s anatomy or safety.

If this situation arises, an alternative and safer piercing may be recommended.

No, during pregnancy the body’s immune system goes through various changes that have an adverse effect on a healing piercing. If an infection occurs, the pregnancy and/or fetus can be negatively affected.

Healed piercings also have a tendency to have an adverse reaction from the compromised immune system and swelling associated with pregnancy. This may require a larger length of jewelry to accommodate any changes.

Downsizing

Initial piercings are done with a slightly longer bar to accomodate any swelling made from the procedure. Once the swelling is reduced, the excess length creates more opportunity for catching and snagging.

The piercing angle may change and cause prolonged healing if it is not shortened and replaced with a sterile, properly fitted post.

Make an appointment to downsize your piercing at the recommended time frame set by your piercer.

Troubleshooting

Irritation bumps, also known as hypertrophic scarring, look like a raised, flesh-colored or pinkish bump that develops around the site of the piercing.

They are most often caused by excess moisture, movement, friction, bumping, or sleeping on the piercing.

Irritation bumps can be treated with safe & proper aftercare.

Please contact us using the troubleshooting form or schedule an appointment to speak to a piercing professional.

Keloids are formed from excess collagen and tend to be dense.

They are NOT fluid filled.

Keloids are mostly genetic and tend to be more common in those with more melanated skin.

They are not harmful or require treatment. If a keloid arises and needs to be removed, please contact a healthcare professional for removal/treatment.

Jewelry

At Red Tide Tattoo Co. high-quality, verifies materials are used — Titanium and Gold.

All jewelry worn in your new piercing is verifies under the Body Jewelry Verification Program monitored by the Association of Professional Piercers to ensure the safest materials for long-term wear.

Our standard piercing jewelry, included in your piercing cost, is a hand-polished & mirror finished Titanium ball & labret post.

During your piercing appointment, you will be given an aftercare card as well as a conversation about the minimum healing time for your specific piercing.

You should wait until your piercing is fully healed and matured before changing jewelry.

We prioritize the safety and health of all piercings performed here at Red Tide Tattoo Co. We ensure this by using high-quality jewelry that is properly fitted for your anatomy.

All jewelry is sterilized prior to use. Jewelry worn in a fresh piercing should have verifiable materials and have no nicks or scratches that could possibly harbor bacteria.

We strive to source safe and high-quality jewelry that is best suited for your fresh and healed piercing.

Threadless or “Press-Fit” Jewelry uses a pin that is inserted into the base or post of the jewelry.

The jewelry end has a strong steel or titanium pin that is slightly bent to create tension that secures the pieces together.

A way to remove this style of jewelry is to pull-apart firmly at both ends.