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If you are getting a piercing for a minor, please be certain to have a photo ID for the parent / legal guardance, a birth certificate for the minor, and a photo ID for the minor (e.g., school ID, yearbook photo)
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Professional Body Piercing
American Pride Tattoos has a professional piercing staff with more than 18 years of experience. We take pride in what we do by using the best in aftercare and body jewelry (annealed or titanium). We offer a wide range of piercing types and styles to meet your needs.
We offer same-day service and accept walk-ins. FREE consultations are available. Call any of our 4 locations or book your consultation with our convenient online form.
Healing Times
Some general healing times are:
| Ear lobes | 6-8 weeks |
|---|---|
| Cartilage | 4-8 months |
| Eyebrow | 6-8 weeks |
| Nostril | 3-4 months |
| Septum | 6-8 months |
| Labret | 2-3 months |
| Tongue | 4-6 weeks |
| Nipple | 4-6 months |
| Navel | 5 months - 1 year |
| Genitals | 6 weeks - 6 months |
The better you care for a body piercing, the more quickly it will heal, so be sure to discuss the proper care of your piercing with the piercing professional who does your body piercing to ensure a quick, clean piercing and you will heal in the least amount of time possible.
Piercing Aftercare
Oral piercings (lip, cheek, tongue, etc):
- Your piercing may swell for 1-3 weeks. Take ibuprofen, suck on ice, and drink very cold water to help aid in reducing inflammation. For the first 3 weeks rinse your mouth with Bluewave and/or X-pression after anything that enters your mouth aside from bottled water. The outside of your mouth around the piercing should be cleaned twice a day with a Tattoo Goo Soap Bluewave / X-pression. It is important not to intake alcohol or consume tobacco products for the initial healing period to avoid irritating your piercing severely.
DO NOT: Use alcohol, peroxide, Hibiclens, Betadine or any petroleum-based product such as Bacitracin or Neosporin. AND DO NOT LISTEN TO YOUR FRIENDS! If you have any concerns, please contact your piercer.
General piercings (ears, septum, nostril, navel, surface, nipple, etc.):
- In the shower wash your piercing, jewelry, and surrounding area once a day with Tattoo goo soap. Be sure to clean the entire area, and rinse the soap off thoroughly. After the shower, clean the piercing and jewelry with a liberal application of Bluewave and/or X-pression using a Q-tip. Use the Q-tip to gently wipe away any dried “crusty” material or blood. Do this 2 to 3 times a day. Do not rinse Bluewave / X-pression off.
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