PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING YOUR APPOINTMENT
The prices listed below are for the price of the piercing ONLY. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts from £25-35 for basic titanium jewellery.
You will be required to show government, photo ID at your appointment. If you fail to provide this, your piercing fee will be retained and you will need to rebook your appointment. NO ID = NO SERVICE.
Some piercings require a full consultation beforehand.
Meet our piercing team
BREO HOEK
BREO HOEK
BREO HOEK
Our Head piercer
Originally from Spain, our head piercer Breo has been piercing since 2006 and specialises in all things large-gauge as well as intimate piercings! Breo has pierced in studios all over the globe and regularly speaks at international piercing conferences. Breo is most passionate about building a personalised, comfortable experience for his clients, no matter the piercing.
GWEN
BREO HOEK
BREO HOEK
Our Junior piercer
Gwen has been piercing since 2022. Most passionate about building strong relationships with their clients and helping them achieve their piercing dreams, their favourite piercings are microdermals and conches!
piercing Price List
consultations
Check-up/downsize
£15
For troubleshooting piercings and/or downsizing one or several piercings. For most fresh piercings (eg. ears, noses, navels, lips) we recommend being fitted with a shorter piece of jewellery roughly 4-6 weeks after your piercing - this is very important for encouraging healthy healing and preventing irritation. If you have an issue with your piercing or would just like some advice, please leave us a note when booking.
Intimate piercing check-up/Downsize (+18)
£15
Please choose this service for check-ups and/or downsizing for any intimate piercing. For all intimate piercings performed at Love & Ink Nottingham we recommend attending a check-up 2 weeks and 4 weeks after your piercing.
Jewellery Fitting/Removal
£10
For fitting OR removing one or multiple pieces of jewellery into existing/healed piercings. If you are selecting this service for medical purposes eg. removing jewellery for an MRI scan or surgery, please leave us a note highlighting this when booking. Please note that we do not fit jewellery not purchased at Love & Ink Nottingham for health and safety reasons.
Piercing Stretch
£10
For stretching one or multiple piercings. You may also book this service for reopening a healed/retired piercing.
Piercing Consultation
£15
For assessing anatomy, discussing lifestyle considerations and exploring jewellery options in advance before booking a new piercing. Please also use this service if you are looking to plan an ear curation! Please note that this service excludes all intimate, large gauge, surface, and microdermal piercings. Specific consultations for these piercings can be found on our service list. If applicable, please leave a note detailing your desired piercing placement when booking.
Intimate Piercing Consultation (18+)
£15
For all intimate (genital) piercings, please note that this does not include nipple piercings. This consultation is mandatory for all intimate piercings and must be attended at least 24 hours before your piercing. It is designed to give you as much information as possible prior to being pierced. You will be accompanied by a second member of staff for your consultation, but you are welcome to bring a chaperone. If applicable, please leave us a note detailing your desired piercing placement.
Large Gauge Piercing Consultation (18+)
£15
For all large gauge piercings (ear lobes, nostrils, cartilage, etc). For large gauge intimate piercings, please book an Intimate Piercing Consultation. This consultation is mandatory for all large gauge piercings and must be attended at least 24 hours before your piercing. It is designed to give you as much information as possible prior to being pierced. If applicable, please leave us a note detailing your desired piercing placement when booking.
Surface Piercing Consultation (18+)
£15
For all two-point surface piercings (anti-eyebrow, sternum, surface tragus/sideburn, etc). This consultation is designed to give you as much information as possible prior to being pierced. If applicable, please leave us a note detailing your desired piercing placement when booking.
Microdermal Piercing Consultation (18+)
£15
For assessing anatomy, discussing placement options, lifestyle considerations and aftercare prior to a microdermal piercing. If applicable, please leave us a note detailing your desired piercing placement when booking.
EAR PIERCING
Ear lobe (single)
£25
8+ (with parental consent) 16+ (with ID)Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Ear lobe (pair)
£35
8+ (with parental consent) 16+ (with ID)Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Helix (16+)
£25
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Conch (16+)
£25
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Flat/Outer Conch (16+)
£25
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Tragus (16+)
£25
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Daith (16+)
£25
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Rook (16+)
£25
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Forward Helix (16+)
£25
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Scaffold/industrial/orbital (18+)
£45
18+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Snug/Anti-tragus (16+)
£25
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
nose and facial
Nostril (16+)
£25
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
High Nostril (pair) (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Appointment for 2 x high nostril piercings. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Septum (16+)
£30
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Eyebrow (18+)
£30
18+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Bridge (18+)
£30
18+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Lip/Labret (single) (18+)
£30
18+ (with ID) Please use this service for: central labret, side lip, madonna/monroe. Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Lip/Labret (pair) (18+)
£55
18+ (with ID) Please choose this service for: snakebites, angel bites, shark bites, etc. Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Philtrum/Medusa (18+)
£30
18+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Vertical Lip/Labret/Jestrum (18+)
£30
18+ (with ID) Please choose this service for: vertical labret, vertical philtrum (jestrum). For paired vertical lip piercings (eg. angel fangs) please book two individual services one after the other. Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment.
Dhalia (pair) (18+)
£70
18+ (with ID) Appointment for 2x dahlia piercings. These piercings are highly anatomy dependent - we recommend booking a consultation beforehand. Please note that dahlia piercings are placed at the corners of the mouth and are distinctly different from cheek (dimple) piercings. We do not perform cheek piercings at Love & Ink.
ORAL
Tongue (18+)
£35
18+ (with ID) We do not perform horizontal tongue piercings. This service is for a single, vertical tongue piercing only. Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment.
Smiley (18+)
£35
18+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
BODY PIERCING
Navel (16+)
£35
16+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Nipple (single) (18+)
£35
18+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Nipple (pair) (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment and starts at £25-£35 per piece for basic, implant-grade titanium jewellery. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Surface (18+)
£50
18+ (with ID) Please choose this service for: Anti-eyebrow, sternum, collarbone, surface tragus, etc. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Microdermal (18+)
£50
18+ (with ID) Please note: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment. If applicable, please leave a note detailing your desired piercing placement when booking.
intimate piercing (18+)
All intimate piercings need a MANDATORY previous consultation at least 24h before your piercing appointment, this is to check anatomical suitability. No exceptions.
Vertical Clitoral Hood (VCH) (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Horizontal Clitoral Hood (HCH) (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Christina (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Inner Labia (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Outer Labia (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Fourchette (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Prince Albert (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Reverse Prince Albert (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Ampallang/Apadravya (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Frenum (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Lorum (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Scrotum/Hafada (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Guiche (18+)
£60
18+ (with ID) Please note that an intimate piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large Gauge Piercing (18+)
All large gauge piercings need a MANDATORY previous consultation at least 24h before your piercing appointment, this is to check anatomical suitability. No exceptions.
Large Gauge Ear Lobe (single) (18+)
£50
18+ (with ID) Please note that a large gauge piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large Gauge Ear Lobe (pair) (18+)
£70
18+ (with ID) Please note that a large gauge piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large Gauge Cartilage area (18+)
£50
18+ (with ID) Please note that a large gauge piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large Gauge Nostril (single) (18+)
£50
18+ (with ID) Please note that a large gauge piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large gauge Nostril (pair) (18+)
£80
18+ (with ID) Please note that a large gauge piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large gauge Septum (18+)
£50
18+ (with ID) Appointment for 1 x large gauge septum piercing. Please note that an advanced piercing consultation must be booked and attended prior to your piercing. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment.
Large gauge Lip/Labret (single)
£50
18+ (with ID) Please note that a large gauge piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large Gauge Lip/Labret (pair) (18+)
£90
18+ (with ID) Please note that a large gauge piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large Gauge Navel (18+)
£50
18+ (with ID) Please note that a large gauge piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large Gauge Nipple (single) (18+)
£50
18+ (with ID) Please note that a large gauge piercing consultation must be attended prior to your piercing. The price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook your appointment.
Large Gauge Nipple (pair) (18+)
£70
18+ (with ID) Appointment for 2 x large gauge nipple piercings. Please note that an advanced piercing consultation must be booked and attended prior to your piercing. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: the price listed is a piercing fee ONLY and does not include jewellery. Jewellery is sold separately at your appointment. You are required to show government photo ID at your appointment. Failure to provide this will result in your piercing fee being retained and you will be required to rebook.
aftercare
Please note:
The aftercare provided below is generic and will apply to most piercings performed at Love and Ink. More specific written and verbal aftercare is provided at your piercing appointment. Can't find the information you need? Get in touch with us!
RULE 1: KEEP IT CLEAN
As piercings are fresh wounds, it is very important to keep them clean! We recommend cleaning the piercing twice a day with a sterile saline solution. First, wash your hands. Then, spray saline onto the piercing, leave for 30-60 seconds and gently wipe away any buildup using clean, dry non-woven gauze or kitchen towel.
RULE 2: KEEP IT DRY
Excess moisture is damaging to a healing piercing. After cleaning with saline solution, gently and thoroughly dry your piercing with a clean, dry piece of non-woven gauze or kitchen towel. We advise also doing this again after showering. We strongly advise against swimming or otherwise submerging your new piercing for a minimum of 6 weeks after getting pierced. This is to prevent the buildup of excess moisture as well as the introduction of harmful bacteria.
RULE 3: LEAVE IT ALONE
Touching, picking at, twisting/rotating or playing with your piercing will be detrimental to your healing process! Ideally, you should only be touching your piercing when cleaning it, with freshly washed hands! Touching repeatedly will not only introduce bacteria but can cause irritation and discomfort. We recommend avoiding things that may cause the piercing to be knocked or otherwise subject to excess pressure while it heals, such as sleeping on the piercing site or wearing tight, restrictive clothing that rubs against the piercing site.
ORAL PIERCINGS
Oral piercings (piercings contained entirely within the mouth, ie. tongue and smiley piercings) are a little different, but in a good way! As your mouth is full of natural, friendly bacteria, these piercings typically heal a little quicker. To clean your piercing, we recommend rinsing no more than 5 times per day with a non-alcoholic mouthwash (once in the morning, once after each main meal and once at night) and maintaining a good, consistent oral hygiene routine. We advise against smoking and drinking alcohol for the duration of your healing process as this can promote excess swelling and discomfort, and can be harmful to your piercing. For lip piercings (eg. labret, medusa) we advise combining this aftercare regime with a twice-daily saline clean on the outside. Please do not spray saline directly into your mouth!
INTIMATE PIERCINGS
We offer a wide range of intimate piercings at Love and Ink. These piercings require an in-person consultation beforehand where you will be given a comprehensive overview of the aftercare for your desired piercing.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Because piercings are wounds that your body is working hard to heal, it is likely you will notice some redness, swelling, tenderness and possibly some bleeding in the first few days after getting pierced. These results and their duration are different for everybody and swelling/tenderness in particular can last for several weeks. Just because your piercing is no longer sore, doesn't mean it is healed! While your piercing is healing, you may notice some whiteish discharge from your piercing that dries into what we call 'crusties'. This is completely normal and will simply come away with cleaning. If at any point you are concerned about your piercing, we encourage you to get in touch with your piercer so that they can help you!
DOWNSIZING
When getting pierced, your piercer will install a piece of jewellery with a little extra length or space; this is to give the piercing space to comfortably swell as it heals. After 4-6 weeks, we advise you to return to the studio to allow for a shorter piece of jewellery to be fitted. We refer to this as a 'downsize'. Keeping the longer piece of jewellery in for longer than is necessary can result in irritation, lumps and bumps, and may permanently, negatively affect the appearance of the piercing.
HEALING TIMES
Healing times vary depending on the location of the piercing as well as how your body deals with it! For most piercings on the body, a full heal will take anywhere between 6-12 months. Your piercing may feel healed before it is. Your piercer will advise you on the rough healing timeframe for your piercing at your appointment.
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