In the larger guage jewelry, you'll find a large selection of internally threaded rings as well.

Internally threaded jewelry vs. Externally threaded jewelry!

Externally threaded jewelry will tear out a layer of skin during insertion or removal. External threads or fissures in jewelry will irritate a piercing and not allow for proper healing.

Internally threaded jewelry allows for a smooth transfer. Piercings with internally threaded jewelry will stay open if the jewelry is removed.

Be sure to stop by the studio and see out selection for yourself. And remember, you get what you pay for. You'll only find quality jewelry at Randy Adams Tattoo Studio.

Care Instructions for Body and Facial Piercing

1. Before cleaning, wash hand thoroughly with liquid anti-bacterial or anti-microbial soap. Never touch your new piercing with dirty hands! This is vital for avoiding infection.

2. When cleaning, apply 1-2 drops of anti-bacterial or anti-microbial soap to the area with a Q-tip and water. Cleanse the area and the jewelry. Be sure to remove any stubborn crust using a wet cotton swab. Never pick at it with your fingernails!

3. Rinse the area thoroughly.

4. For at least the first 2 to 6 weeks, minimize exposure to the sun and avoid swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water.

5. Use sterile bandages or other sterile dressings such as Tegaderm when necessary.

Secretion of a fluid, which contains blood plasma, lymph and dead cells, is perfectly normal. It is fairly liquid, whitish-yellow in color and forms a crust on the jewelry at the openings of the piercing. This is not pus, but indicates a healing piercing. Your new piercing may have a tendency to have a series of “ups and downs” during the healing process by seeming healed and then regressing. Try to be patient, and do keep cleaning during the entire initial healing time, even if the piercing seems healed sooner.

Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, Betadine, Hibeclens or any antibiotic ointment such as Bacitracin or Neosporin. Also, don’t allow oral contact, rough play, or contact with other’s bodily fluids. Shield your new piercing from hair spray and avoid getting lotion, make-up, and other foreign substances on the piercing. For a genital piercing, sexual activity isn’t prohibited, but it must be hygienic. Use condoms (without nonoxynol 9) and dental dams for all sexual contact.

Bleeding, brushing, discoloration and/or swelling are common. These are not indications of any complication. In the event that the piercing drains a thick pus discharge instead of the normal liquid secretion, you should contact a physician for evaluation and possible antibiotic treatment. If you do have an infection, the jewelry should be left in the piercing to allow for drainage of pus. If the jewelry is removed, the holes can close up, resulting in an abscess. Leave the jewelry in!

Care Instructions for Oral Piercing

To care for your piercing, rinse immediately after eating, drinking (excluding ice or water) or smoking. Rinse using an alcohol-free anti-microbial mouth rinse such as Tech 2000, Rembrandt, or Biotene. To properly cleanse the pierced area use anti-bacterial or anti-microbial soap on the skin surface, and use an antiseptic or carbamide peroxide mouthwash for the oral cavity. For at least the first two to six weeks, minimize exposure to the sun, and avoid swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water. Use a sterile bandage or other sterile dressing when necessary.

Tips

1. A new soft bristled toothbrush should be used to help minimize the introduction of bacteria into the oral piercing.
2. Try to go slowly when you eat and take small bites when you are getting used to your new jewelry.
3. Studies show non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products such as Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Aleve, etc.) can minimize swelling. Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to any of these products in the past.
4. Your swelling can be greatly reduced by gently sucking (rather than chewing) on clean ice. Chipped or shaved ice or small ice cubes are best.
5. If you break or lose a ball, a small piece of clean pencil eraser can be press-fit on to the post of the jewelry as an emergency measure. We carry replacement balls for $10 each.

Don’t be alarmed if you see a fairly liquid, yellowish secretion coming from the piercing. This is blood plasma, lymph and dead cells, which is perfectly normal. This is not pus, but indicates a healing piercing.

Plaque may form on tongue jewelry, commonly on the bottom ball and/or post. Scrub your barbell with a soft bristled toothbrush to clean it (gently during the healing process)

Care Instructions for Lips, Labret, and Cheek Piercing

To care for the inside of your piercing rinse immediately after eating, drinking or smoking anything except ice or water with an alcohol-free anti-microbial mouth rinse such as Tech 2000, Rembrandt, or Biotene.

To care for the outside of your piercing use mild liquid anti-bacterial or anti-microbial medicated soap such as Satin or Provon with water. A body piercing needs to be cleaned twice daily, everyday for the entire healing process.

1. Before cleaning, wash hands thoroughly with liquid anti-bacterial soap and hot water. Never touch your new piercing with dirty hands! This is vital to avoid infection.
2. Apply 1-2 drops of cleaning solution to the area with a Q-tip and water. Cleanse the area and the jewelry. Be sure to remove any stubborn crust using a wet cotton swab. Never pick at it with your fingernails!
3. Rinse the area thoroughly.
4. For at least the first 2 to 6 weeks, minimize exposure to the sun, and avoid swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water.
5. Use sterile bandages or other sterile dressings when necessary.

Avoid any oral sexual contact during the entire initial healing period. Alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine liquor, and excessive dairy products can cause additional swelling, bleeding, and discomfort.

Tips

1. A new soft bristled toothbrush should be used to help minimize the introduction of bacteria into your mouth.
2. Try to go slowly when you eat and take small bites when you are getting used to your new jewelry.
3. Studies show non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products such as Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Aleve, etc.) can help minimize swelling. Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to any of these products.

Bleeding, bruising, and discoloration and/or swelling are no uncommon. These are not indications of any complication. In the event that the piercing drains a thick pus discharge instead of the normal liquid secretion, you should contact a physician for evaluation and possible antibiotic treatment. If you do have an infection, the jewelry should be left in the piercing to allow for drainage of pus. If the jewelry is removed, the holes can close up, resulting in an abscess. Leave the jewelry in!

If you should have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Randy Adams Tattoo Studio at 817-446-0272.

Disclaimer: These guidelines are based on a combination of vast professional experience, common sense, research and extensive clinical practice. This is not to be considered a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. Be aware, however, that many doctors have no specific training or experience regarding piercing and may not be educated on how to assist you.

The client shall consult a health care practitioner at the first sign of infection or an allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the body piercing to the Artist at 817-446-0272 or to the Texas Department of Health, Drugs and Medical Devices Division at 1-888-839-6676.