i just got my lip pierced and i was wondering if anyone knows the proper way to keep it from getting infected ? i used listerine and wash it with soap and water.. what else can i do ?
2006-08-26 16:51:55 · 13 answers · asked by brieana_lee 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Use vinegar with warm water. It kills germs and prevents infection.
2006-08-26 16:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also have my lip pierced, New body piercings should be cleaned once or twice daily with a gentle cleanser such as an all natural lavender soap. Check the ingredients- it must contain actual lavender to work. Lavender fragrance will not work. You can substitute an anti-bacterial cleanser such as Dial or Satin, however, these are not as effective and the harsh chemicals may even irritate your piercing.
Your piercing should not be cleaned more than twice daily- to do so will interrupt the healing process.
Rinse or soak the area with warm water/saltwater* to soften any secretions that have dried outside the opening of the new piercing- soak for at least 3 minutes. Use a cotton swab to remove the softened secretions from the jewelry and openings (rotating the swab away from the body). Lather cleanser on the outside of piercing, getting the area good and clean. Once all debris is cleaned from the jewelry and openings, rotate the ring through completely several times to clean the inside of the new piercing. DO NOT FORCE THE RING TO TURN!! If it does not rotate, soak it longer. Do the same rotations under clean running water to remove all traces of the cleanser, which can act as an irritant if not thoroughly rinsed off. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
This should be the ONLY time your ring is moved through the new piercing. Never handle the new piercing or jewelry when you are not cleaning it. Do not add topical ointments such as triple antibiotic (ie: Neosporin) or vitamin A & D- they will not allow the piercing to get the oxygen it needs to heal. Do not use other cleansers/antiseptics such as alcohol, peroxide, iodine based soulutions (ie: Betadine), or EPSOM salt as these are too harsh for a new piercing and may trigger irritation.
hope this helps , these r the exact instructions from the shop who pierced mine. GOOD LUCK.
2006-08-27 00:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may taste kind of bad, but, if you have a hoop, take a cotton ear swab soaked in paroxide and swab the hoop then rotate it back and forth through the piercing.
A post is a little different, expose one end of the post then swab that end of the post while spinning it slowly and moving it back and forth through the piercing, this helps to allow the paroxide to penetrate into the puncture do this to both ends of the post, alchohol burns, you can also apply an antibiotic ointment to the ring or post which it may be after dis-infecting the puncture.
the steps should be done twice a day, or more often- preferably after you eat and befor bed and befor going anywhere.
2006-08-27 00:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by aubry2nd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peroxide, bactine, neosporin..these things are NOT for a puncture wound, do not use them. there was a good post above for the care but there is no need to turn the jewelry and this can infact damage the tissue so just dont do it. use the sea salt as a rinse after eating, drinking, smoking...using to much listerine can and will dry out the piercing
2006-08-27 09:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by scarlet_bat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is recommended to use plain antiseptic mouthwash mixed with water (one part water; 3 parts mouthwash) every time anything comes in contact with the piercing, after eating, smoking, drinking, etc.
No alcohol or beer for a couple weeks.
2006-08-26 23:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by curiositykillz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know this isnt the same thing, but when i got my belly button pierced, they told me to use some saline stuff.. you can find it at like a walgreens or something like that, but it really worked well for that piercing, so it should work for your lip too...
2006-08-26 23:55:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moisturize also. I'd use neosporin for a while. So many people get theirs infected. Better safe than sorry. :) congrats.
2006-08-26 23:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by Mama R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most men think girls with pierced lip or tongue has a speciel reason for doing so..if thats the reason you did it use protection..also when your parents see it you can imagin whats going on in the back of their mind..especialy your dad..
2006-08-26 23:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was gonna get my lip pierced but then my friend said that only lesbians do that...so i decided not to
2006-08-27 00:02:46 · answer #9 · answered by b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recommend u just keep doing that until u think its safe to stop either that go to a doctor
2006-08-26 23:56:15 · answer #10 · answered by babygirl_01930 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋