Piercings Care and FAQ
At Time Bomb Tattoos & Curiosities, we believe that the human body can and should serve as a canvas.
We also believe piercings are the perfect way to send a message about who you are. We carry a wide variety of body jewelry, from the basics, to the fancy, to the custom BVLA, Anatometal, LeRoi, Junpiurr, Invictus & Neometal pieces.
And when you come to us, youāll benefit from our experienced staff and our focus on your health and safety. Remember, when it comes to body piercings, itās all about you. So let us help you get the look you want. Call us today for more information or to schedule an appointment!
Basic Piercing Aftercare
Guidelines for Piercings until Fully Healed ~6-12weeks
Only touch with clean hands, and only for cleaning purposes
Donāt submerge in any body of water -NO bath, pool, lake, ocean
Donāt remove, change, or stop cleaning
Donāt lay/sleep on or apply pressure
1x/day: Use a mild soap (Dove, Ivory, Dr. Bronnerās – Donāt use antibacterial or scented). Gently wash with lathered fingertips, rinse thoroughly with warm water. If showering, do this last. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
2-3x/day: Use Sterile Wound Care/Wash Saline Spray (NeilMed here or can buy in any first aid aisle – Donāt mix your own or use more than 3x/day). Spray small amount on all piercing surfaces, let it sit/soak for 30sec-1min to soften any crusty matter. Use Clean Cotton Swabs to gently wipe away any foreign material from entry and exit points. Spray again and gently move jewelry back and forth until slippery to ensure the saline enters the piercing canal. Pat dry with clean paper towel/swab or air dry. DO NOT leave the piercing site wet.
Piercing FAQs
Do you accept Credit/Debit Card payments?
Yes, we accept Credit & Debit Card payments on the Square Platform.
There is a 3% Processing Fee for all Credit/Debit Transactions.
If you bring sufficient cash, we can all avoid this fee 
This is my first piercing. What should I do/not do before I come to have work done?
PLEASE DO:
Be sure to have your state or federally issued photo ID. Wear comfy clothes that offer easy access to the area you would like pierced.Ā Bathe/shower/brush your teeth. You are potentially going to be in close proximity with your piercer for a little while, good personal hygiene is greatly appreciated. Have a good meal. Be well hydrated.
PLEASE DONāT:
Consume drugs or alcohol, or have consumed alcohol any time in the past 12 hours.
Take any painkillers, no aspirin or aspirin derivatives, they will thin your blood.
Can I get a piercing if I am under 18 years of age? If so what are my options, and what do I need to bring with me?
Yes you can! You will need to bring the following things with you:
– A state or federally issued photo ID (your school ID is fine if you donāt have a learners permit, drivers license, military ID etc).
– A parent or legal guardian to accompany you.
– The state or federal issued ID for that parent or legal guardian.
– Your birth certificate or copies of guardianship papers that link the two of you together.
Do you do piercings with the gun?
No. The gun forces blunt jewelry through your body causing unnecessary damage to the tissue. We use a sharp, single-use, hollow needle that quickly removes enough tissue to make room for your new jewelry. The jewelry we use is frequently one size smaller than the needle we use to allow for airflow around the jewelry and faster, more comfortable healing. It is less traumatic and painful.
Does it hurt?
Everyone has a different threshold for pain and certain areas of the body are more sensitive than others. You shouldnāt let that stop you from getting what you want, where you want. Most piercings are a slight pinch for a second or two, then it is over.
I want to get my infant's ears pierced. Will you do that?
No. Once your child is old enough to ask for the piercing him/herself then we will be happy to help you. We believe in getting the childās consent as well as the guardianās.
How much does it cost? Is it customary to tip my piercer?
Piercing Pricing is calculated by adding Service Cost PLUS whatever Jewelry you choose.
We review your total with you once jewelry has been selected, before piercing begins.
The service cost per single hole poked is $50, not including jewelry.
If you get more than 1 piercing on the same body at the same time, you save $10/hole, such that the service costs $80/double, $120/triple, $160/quadruple piercing.
Single piercings cost $65.90 ($111.80/2), including Basic (No-Gem) Titanium jewelry and taxes, and the price can go up from there.
Single Nostril/Navel piercings cost $71.20 with a CZ, $76.50 with an Opal/Stone.
NeoMetal Titanium jewelry (with many colored CZs, Opal, and Stone options) and taxes is included in a price of $92.40 ($164.80/2).
We also have many fancier options, including Gold and Diamonds, which cost extra. Tipping is not required but appreciated for exceptional service.
I have sensitivities/metal allergies. What kind of jewelry do you use?
The standard jewelry that we use is Implant Grade Titanium 6Al-4V-Eli ASTM F-136 and Nickel-Free 14K and 18K Gold from Neometal, Invictus, Junipurr, LeRoi, Anatometal, and BVLA and can place a custom order if we donāt have the appropriate piece on hand.
We do still have some 316LVM Implant Grade Surgical Stainless Steel for those without metal-sensitivities.
Can I bring my own jewelry?
You can bring in jewelry if youād like, but it is up to the piercerās discretion whether or not it is safe for initial piercing (we will *NOT* pierce with ‘butterfly’ backings).
You will only pay for the service cost ($50/1, $80/2, $120/3, $160/4) if we accept what you bring in.
Do you do nipple & genital piercings?
Yes we do. You must be over 18 years of age for genital or nipple piercings.
Nipples rarely require custom jewelry ordering, but genital piercings sometimes require a consult appointment for measurement and potentially custom jewelry ordering.
We recommend at least giving us a call ahead of time.
Do you do microdermal implantation?
Yes we do. You must be 18 years of age or older, and they are done by appointment.
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