AFTERCARE


MANUAL
 DID YOU KNOW?

Adhering to post-piercing
instructions (aftercare) is
the highest priority for the
piercing to heal quickly.
Piercings that are closely
monitored have up to 3x*
faster recovery rate than
those with little care.

* Based on tracking data of over 30,000 unique

piercings from CS Aftercare database.

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 CONTENTS
PART 10 ESSENTIAL BASICS 04 - 11

1 Essential basics for a perfect

healing process after piercing

PART UNIQUE POSITION TIPS 12 - 17

2 Unique positions: Ear, Navel, 


Mouth, Nose, Nipple/Surfaces

PART 3-STEP OF CLEANING 18 - 21

3 How to properly clean your

piercing at home

PART DOWNSIZE TIMELY 22 - 23

4 The importance of reducing

your piercing bar length

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CONTENTS PART 1

10 ESSENTIAL
BASICS
These are the most basic essentials
that any experienced piercer wants
their customers to remember.
Adhere to these 10 things, your
piercing will be protected from
common risks, and heal naturally in
the shortest amount of time.

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 10 ESSENTIAL BASICS

When will my

piercing heal?
Healing time varies by individual, care
conditions and piercing positions: basic
positions (such as lobe positions) take about
2 months, while others might take 3 - 5
months on average to heal. Following the
aftercare instructions carefully & maintaining
a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce
your healing time.

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 10 ESSENTIAL BASICS

Maintain proper

hygiene everyday
It is recommended to thoroughly clean the
piercing at least 2 - 3 times daily using the 

3-step of cleaning* process. Do not use any
other substances to clean except for
physiological saline & Povidone Iodine 10%.
Additionally, be sure to clean your piercing
immediately after exposure to unhygienic
environments, showering or after activities
that cause heavy sweating.

* See Part 3: 3 Steps Of Cleaning from page 18.

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Healthy lifestyle

helps heal faster

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can promote
a speedy recovery: eat well, sleep well and
exercise moderately. Be attentive to the
piercing: regularly clean it & refrain from
touching it. Exercise caution while sleeping to
avoid pressure on the piercing. Wear
comfortable clothing that does not interfere
with the piercing & tie your hair neatly to
prevent tangling with it.

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Contact
Professionals
If you experience any unusual symptoms
around the piercing, such as swelling, redness,
pain, discharge, or skin bumps, do not
attempt to self-treat. Contact COCKSTOCK
immediately for assistance. Do not change or
remove the jewelry during the first two
months. When it’s time to change the jewelry,
visit COCKSTOCK to ensure a professional
jewelry change. Regularly visit to check on
your piercing. Do not trust treatments
promoted without clear scientific evidence or
guidance from trusted professionals.

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5 Downsize timely
As swelling subsides, reducing the length of
the barbell (downsize) can help it fit snugly
against the piercing, preventing tangling and
promoting faster, comfortable healing. It’s
recommended to return to COCKSTOCK
around one month after piercing to downsize.

6 Do not touch!
Be gentle with your piercing. Avoid lying on
the piercing while sleeping. Be careful not to
let accessories such as scarves, hats, or mask
straps get caught on it. Tie your hair neatly to
prevent tangling. Do not twist, turn, or touch,
as this can cause damage to the piercing.

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7 Keep it dry
Keep the piercing dry. Keep your living
environment dry. Do not let the piercing get
exposed to rainwater or swimming pool
water in the first 2 months. Re-clean the
piercing after it gets wet or sweaty for a long
period of time.

8 No chemicals
Do not let soap, cosmetics, body lotions or
other chemicals come into contact with the
piercing during the first 2 months. Do not
apply ointment, cajuput oil or clean with
substances that are not recommended by
trusted professionals.
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9 Eat & drink well

Eat nutritious food with lots of green

vegetables and vitamins. There is no need to
abstain from eating certain foods according
to word of mouth rumors. Avoid foods that
can irritate your body. Avoid using stimulants,
alcoholic beverages or tobacco.

8 Right jewelry

Jewelry made from safe materials such as

Titanium F-136, Stainless Steel 316-L help
minimize irritation. Straight barbell piercings
with small, simple faces will prevent tangling.
Once the piercing has healed, you can freely
change the piercing to different styles!

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CONTENTS PART 2

UNIQUE

POSITIONS

TIPS

Different piercing locations on the

body require different care tips.

Ear, Navel, Mouth, Nose, 


Nipple/Surfaces

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 UNIQUE POSITION TIPS

Ear

Avoid rotating and

Do not fold the ears
touching your ear when cleaning your
piercing. meniscus piercings.

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 UNIQUE POSITION TIPS

Navel

Wear clothing that Be mindful of your

doesn't rub against posture during sitting
your belly button. or lying. Avoid putting
Avoid high-waisted pressure on or around
pants or skirts. the navel piercing.

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Mouth
Gargle before/after eating, several
times a day. Replace tongue scraper
with mesh gauze to clean tongue.

Avoid sour, spicy, hot and salty food;

avoid consuming stimulants such as
alcohol, beer, tobacco.

Avoid contacting your piercing with

another person’s saliva. Be mindful
about talking and oral activities.

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Nose

Create a habit of Avoid contacting

frequent cleaning. moisture/chemicals
Clean thoroughly carefully for the first
around the nose week after getting
piercing area. nose piercing.

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Nipple &

Surfaces

Since the piercing is Exercise moderately,

often exposed to your avoid excessive
sweat and excretion, sweating for the first
you need to clean week after getting
more frequently. your piercing.

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CONTENTS PART 3

3 STEP OF
CLEANING
Cleaning in 3 steps, at least twice a
day is a must for the piercing to heal
quickly. Before cleaning, you need:

1. Hand soap and medical gloves

2. Physiological Saline (NaCL 0.9%)

3. Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) 10%

4. Small tip cotton swabs

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 3 STEP OF CLEANING

STEP 1
Wash your hands with soap or wear medical
gloves before cleaning the piercing. Ensure
hygienic handling of cleaning equipments.

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 3 STEP OF CLEANING

STEP 2
Use a cotton swab dipped in physiological
saline to wipe both sides of the piercing
thoroughly. You can push the piercing up
slightly for easier cleaning.

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 3 STEP OF CLEANING

STEP 3
Use a cotton swab dipped in Povidone Iodine
10% to clean the piercing thoroughly. Retain a
little Povidone Iodine on the surface. Stop
cleaning with Povidone Iodine after a week.

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CONTENTS
PART 4

DOWNSIZE

TIMELY

Downsize: The reducing of piercing

barbell length during the natural

healing process of the piercing.

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 DOWNSIZE TIMELY

Downsizing is an extremely
important part in the healing
process of a new piercing. As
swelling subsides, downsizing can
help your jewelry fit much better,
preventing tangling and promoting
comfortable healing for the piercing

It’s recommended to return to

COCKSTOCK around one month
after piercing to get a downsize.

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 DOWNSIZE TIMELY

Right after piercing, When swelling has Come to COCKSTOCK

the longer bar will fit subsided, the bar will for piercing check-up &
the swollen piercing. be noticeably longer. downsize support!

DOWNSIZE
 IF DON’T

TIMELY DOWNSIZE

Downsize when the If the bar length is not A displaced piercing

swelling is gone so reduced, the piercing can cause irritation,
that the bar length of might displace due to bump, as well as delay
the piercing fits nicely. external impact. the healing process.

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