2006-10-22 00:22:16 · 19 answers · asked by riku r 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
ANY piercing can result in infection. Anytime you put a hole in your body, nasty stuff can get in there causing an infection. If you keep things real clean it will help considerably, but still will not be a guarantee that it will not get infected.
2006-10-22 00:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Serving Jesus 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"Infection: is a possibility with any opening in skin or oral tissues. Since the mouth is teeming with bacteria, oral piercing carries a high potential for infection at the site of the piercing. Handling the jewelry once it has been placed increases the chances of developing an infection.
Prolonged bleeding: can occur when damage is done to the tongue's blood vessels.
Swelling and possible nerve damage: Swelling is a common symptom experienced after oral piercing. Since the tongue is in constant motion it can slow and complicate the healing process. It has been reported that some swelling due to tongue piercing have been serious enough to block the airway.
Blood borne disease transmission: of hepatitis B, C, D and G, and syphilis. Tetanus and tuberculosis are also a risk. The Institutes of Health has identified piercing as a possible route for the transmission of hepatitis.
Blood poisoning, toxic shock, septicemia, tetanus, AIDS, staph infections and sexually transmissible disease can be associated with oral piercing.**
Endocarditis: is a serious inflammation of the heart valves or tissues. The wound created during oral piercing provides an opportunity for oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream, where it can travel to the heart. This presents a risk for people who have cardiac abnormalities."
"One of every 5 piercing results in infection"
2006-10-22 00:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by ~Angel~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANY piercing can result in infection but especially the nose and mouth as it's proximity to germ production hot spots does not help. If your lip is infected bathe with salty water.
Another tip to clear up infection is an antiseptic mouthwash. Tattooists use it to clean the wound and it works a treat.
2006-10-22 00:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
How to take care of your new lip ring and piercing?
Wash your hands with soap before touching your lip ring and piercing. With antibacterial soap or with a sea salt solution soak the outside of your piercing and work it into lather with cotton ball. Loosen any dried discharge and remove it off your lip ring and your skin with a cotton ball. Now add new sea salt solution or antibacterial soap on your lip ring and piercing for about 1 minute, rotate your lip ring back and forth through your piercing. Rinse the area with water and pat it dry with paper towel or let your lip piercing air-dry.
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2. What cleaning solutions are best for your new lip ring and piercing?
When cleaning from the outside of your lip piercing, use antibacterial soap or a sea salt solution. Never use alcohol, betadine, or hydrogen peroxide these can damage or kill the healing tissue of your new lip piercing. Using a sea salt water solution or disinfectant mouthwash only after eating such as Biotene, Oral-B, or Rembrandt is recommended for the inner part of your piercing. Plaque can form on your lip ring and can be easily removed with a soft bristle toothbrush.
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3. What can prolong the healing of your new lip piercing?
Alcohol decreases your co-ordination which increases the risk of biting your lip ring therefore resulting in a cracked a tooth. Any drink more than 10% alcohol is likely to damage your new lip piercing. Also smoking slows healing by suppressing your immune system and blood circulation to your lip piercing.
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4. What does an infected lip piercing look like?
An infection can have swelling, redness, yellow-green pus like discharge, and a sensitivity to touch. In the case of infection, leave your lip ring in to ensure proper drainage and prevent abscess until you visit your body piercer for advice. It is recommended you see your doctor right away, if you are experiencing fevers or abdominal pain.
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5. What about viral infections and a new lip piercing?
Viral Infections can penetrate a new lip piercing that has not completely healed. Hepatitis A, B, and C and HIV (Aids virus) are all viruses that can invade your body. These viruses may be present in the blood, saliva, feces, semen, sweat and vaginal secretions of an infected person. Until your lip piercing is completely healed, avoid bodily fluids from contacting your lip ring and piercing.
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6. How long will it take your lip piercing to heal?
A new lip piercing can take 6 months to a year to fully heal, depending upon your level of care for your new lip ring and piercing.
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7. What supplements help heal your new lip piercing?
Taking Vitamins C, Zinc, multivitamin and or minerals will help promote the healing process of your new lip piercing. Consult your physician for any contraindications of these before taking.
2006-10-22 00:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lady_Lavinia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lip piercing - no matter if oral or vaginal is one of the most challenging piercings to keep clean. However, if you take good care of it until healing is finished it will not be a problem but it takes careful work and you can not skip a day or two.
2006-10-22 00:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes any time you puncture your body it can result in an infection. Utilizing peroxide and/or rubbing alcohol piercing infections can be kept at bay
2006-10-22 00:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by freemansfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes any piercing that is not well enough taken care of can get infected so make sure you follow any care instructions given by the piercer to the letter.
2006-10-22 00:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by Gina Dee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any piercing can end up being infected.
If you co to a creditable piercing palour you will be fine, also to avoid iritation ask for a barbell/ball closure ring made of titanium, since it has no nickel content (which has been known to cause unessary irritation) you should hopfully be fine.
Do your reasearch and make sure you look after it and you will be fine hun.
2006-10-25 06:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by queenlogorange 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get an infection if the needle (or place for that matter) is not sterile. If you do it, get a hypo-allergenic earring for your lip and keep bacitracin on it so it can heal propery.
2006-10-22 00:30:19 · answer #9 · answered by m_harvery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it depends on the material you use to pierce it, if the metal itself is already dirty/infected, maybe piercing your lip with that, not really good idea...= ='''
2006-10-22 00:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by suicidal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋