To ensure your flat helix piercing heals well, we would recommend the following tips:

• Gently clean your new piercing twice daily with a sterile saline solution - we love PierceMed piercing mist. Moisture can lead to bacteria so make sure you dry the area afterwards - the cool setting on a hairdryer works well.
• Take extra care when removing clothes and styling hair to avoid snagging the jewellery.
• Sleep on the opposite side of your piercing or use a donut travel pillow.
• Avoid swimming in lakes, pools or hot tubs for 2-3 weeks while the piercing is still fresh.
• Visit your piercer for a routine check up consultation around 6 weeks after. They'll check if you need to downsize the post of your stud - downsizing can help the healing process once the initial swelling has subsided.
• And lastly, leave it alone as much as possible and let the natural healing process occur.

A flat helix piercing can take anywhere between 4-12 months to fully heal but this varies from person to person.

In the team we have found that a flat helix typically heals faster than a standard helix piercing because it’s slightly more tucked away so doesn’t snag on hair or clothing as easily.