Professional piercing care: what I actually use in my studio

After over 13 years of experience in the world of professional piercing, thousands of piercings performed and active post-piercing assistance every day, I have learned one fundamental thing:

👉 The most important phase isn't the piercing itself. It's managing the healing process.

A perfectly executed piercing can still become complicated if home care isn't adequate. For this reason, in my practice, I rely exclusively on professional products, specifically formulated for pierced skin.

In recent years I have started collaborating with an American company specializing in professional aftercare: Base Laboratories , a Los Angeles-based company focused exclusively on post-piercing and post-tattoo care.

I'm not talking about generic drugstore products. I'm talking about formulations designed to address the real problems I see every day in my office.

Daily cleaning: the most underestimated phase

70% of complications arise from incorrect home management.

Common mistakes:

• alcohol

• hydrogen peroxide

• antibiotic ointments without criteria

• improvised compresses

For daily cleansing I use and recommend:

🔹 Piercing Aftercare Hypochlorous Acid Spray – Base Laboratories

It is a spray based on hypochlorous acid , a molecule already naturally present in our immune system.

What it does:

• helps keep the area clean

• supports the skin during the inflammatory phase

• helps reduce redness and swelling

• it does not burn and does not attack fabrics

It is essential in the first few days but also in the stressful moments of the piercing.

👉 You can see the product here: https://baselaboratories.com/collections/all-products/products/piercing-aftercare-hypochlorous-acid-spray

When something goes wrong: bumps, hypertrophies and keloids

One of the most common problems is the so-called “piercing bump”.

Many call it a keloid, but be careful: a true keloid is a complex and rare medical condition.

In 90% of cases I find myself faced with:

• cicatricial hypertrophy

• persistent inflammatory reactions

• repetitive micro-traumas

• incorrect management of the jewel

In these cases I use a specific combination:

🔹 Keloid Bump Gel + Keloid Bump Oil – Base Laboratories

This combo works on two levels:

• reduction of inflammation

• support for controlled healing

It's not "magic." It's consistency + the right product + adequate technical management.

👉 Discover the combo here: https://baselaboratories.com/collections/all-products/products/keloid-bump-banish-duo

📸 Real Case Studies

Case 1 – Hypertrophy on ear piercing

The tissue showed evident thickening and persistent redness. Through the combined use of Keloid Bump Gel + Oil , the volume of the bump progressively reduced, returning the area to a more uniform surface.

Intervening early is essential to prevent hypertrophy from becoming structured.

Case 2 – Obvious nasal bump

Here, the lump was localized and clearly visible. The gel + oil combination acted on the inflammatory response, promoting a gradual reduction of the lump.

Result: more stable skin and an almost completely normalized surface.

Case 3 – Inner ear thickening

In this case, the tissue appeared chronic and reactive. The protocol allowed for:

• reduce swelling

• improve skin quality

• stabilize healing

Case 4 – Scar reaction on nose piercing

A typical situation that many define as a "keloid". In reality, it was an active phase of cicatricial hypertrophy.

With consistency and the correct protocol, the volume gradually reduced until it stabilized.

Case 5 – Infection and severe inflammation of the ear

We're not talking about a simple bump here.

The area featured:

• widespread redness

• significant swelling

• highly sensitized tissue

Hypochlorous Acid Spray was used, which helped to:

• keep the area clean

• support the skin during the inflammatory phase

• gradually reduce redness and swelling

Within a few days the situation stabilized, preventing a worsening.

Why I choose professional products

After years of work, I've learned that the difference isn't made by the price. It's the quality of the formulation.

I rely on realities that:

• invest in research

• they develop the products internally

• they focus exclusively on aftercare

Because my priority is only one: protecting the result of the piercing.

Did you get your piercing done at my place?

If you have had your piercing done at my studio, assistance is free and for life.

If you didn't get your piercing done by me but you have a complication:

👉 You can book an online consultation here: https://www.shopiercingpippo.com/consulenze-piercing-online

Are you a professional in the sector?

If you are a piercer and want:

• learn to properly manage bumps and hypertrophy

• improve the microdermal technique

• better structure your study

You can:

🎓 Access the professional Microdermal Specialist video course https://www.shopiercingpippo.com/corso-microdermal-professionale

📞 Or book a personalized consultation.

Continuous training makes the difference between those who work… and those who dominate the sector.

Conclusion

A piercing isn't just a piece of jewelry. It's a controlled wound that must heal properly.

With:

• appropriate technique

• professional products

• competent assistance

The difference is obvious.

And after 13 years of experience, I can say that with certainty.