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It's only been a few weeks, but my piercing feels great! Can I stop cleaning it?

By Karen L. Hudson, About.com

Question: It's only been a few weeks, but my piercing feels great! Can I stop cleaning it?
Answer: I would strongly advise against that. It's great that your piercing is doing well, and it is tempting to slack off on the aftercare at this point. But as soon as you do, problems will sneak up on you overnight. If your piercing is doing really well, you need to keep it on this course by continuing your aftercare regimen for the recommended duration.

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