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Professional Ear Piercing in Petone

Looking to get your ears pierced? Our trained team provides professional earlobe piercing in a clean and friendly pharmacy environment using sterile, single-use equipment.

Suitable for children aged 6 years and older, as well as adults.

About Our Ear Piercing Service

At Unichem Petone Pharmacy, we offer professional earlobe piercing performed by trained staff using hygienic techniques and high-quality piercing studs. We use a piercing system that requires a pre-loaded, single-use sterile cartridge — so you can feel confident in the safety and cleanliness of every procedure.

We understand that ear piercing can feel a little daunting, especially for children, so we aim to make the experience as comfortable and reassuring as possible. Our team will talk you through the process, help you choose your earrings, and provide full aftercare advice before you leave.

Why Choose Unichem Petone?

Trained & Professional Team

Our staff are trained in safe, hygienic piercing techniques.

Sterile Single-Use Equipment

We use pre-loaded, single-use sterile cartridges for every piercing.

Family-Friendly Environment

Calm, reassuring care for children and adults alike.

Aftercare Advice Provided

We'll walk you through everything you need to know post-procedure.

Convenient Petone Location

Right on Jackson Street — easy parking and public transport access.

Healthcare Professionals On Hand

Qualified pharmacy staff available for support and advice.

What to Expect

  1. 1Consultation and jewellery selection
  2. 2Ear marking and positioning confirmation
  3. 3Professional ear piercing procedure
  4. 4Aftercare instructions provided
  5. 5Ongoing support if you have any questions

Eligibility & Age Requirements

  • We generally only perform ear piercing for children aged 6 years and older.
  • The child must be willing and cooperative throughout the procedure.
  • If a child is distressed, highly anxious, resistant or unwilling to proceed, we reserve the right to postpone or decline the piercing.
  • A parent or legal guardian must be present for anyone under 16 years of age.
  • The safety and wellbeing of the child always comes first.

Aftercare

Good aftercare is essential for a healthy and comfortable healing process. Following your piercing, we recommend:

  • Wash hands thoroughly before touching the piercing.
  • Clean the piercing twice daily with an ear care solution — available in-store.
  • Avoid unnecessary touching between cleaning sessions.
  • Keep the area dry between cleanings.
  • Do not remove the studs for the first 6 weeks.
  • Monitor for signs of infection such as ongoing redness, swelling or pain.
  • Contact us or visit the pharmacy if you have any concerns.

Note: Some initial tenderness is normal. Continuing significant pain, redness or swelling may indicate an infection — please visit us or call (04) 568 5357 if you're concerned.

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Find Us

240 Jackson Street
Petone, Lower Hutt
Wellington 5012

(04) 568 5357 Get Directions

Opening Hours

  • Monday – Friday9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Saturday9:00am – 3:00pm
  • SundayClosed

Appointments recommended — book online to secure your time.

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