Lip ring cutting into my lip.?

Question

I got my lip pierced about two nights ago, and it's swelling a lot. The ring is starting to cut into my inner lip a little. Does anyone know the peak time of swelling, or when I should expect it to start going down at least a little? I'm just scared my lip is going to get even larger...Then I might have to take the jewelry out. BTW, no bleeding or bruising. Just a tiny bit of puss on outside. Let me know. Thanks guys.

Answer 1

Swelling should have gone down after the first week, though everyone is different. If you have a ring or a CBR, it could be adding to your problem because often they get knocked around and can cause irritation and swelling to worsen. If the ring itself is too big or too small you can be having issues due to that.

Take an over the counter anti-inflammatory aid such as Motrin or Midol (even for guys it helps) and make sure you are cleaning the piercing with mild soap (Dial-the regular gold kind, Satin) and water on the outside (twice a day) and nothing else but sea salt soaks or Biotene on the inside (after eating, drinking, smoking).

If you are using regular or diluted mouthwash, rubbing alcohol, peroxide, Bactine, neosporin or other harsh cleaners, discontinue use immediately because those products could be adding to your problem.

If the swelling doesn't go down in another week or so, consult the person who pierced it or even another local piercer and see if a change of jewelry from a ring to a labret stud makes a difference. Also keep an eye out for bleeding, green colored puss/discharge, the area to become heated and painful- all are signs of infection and should not be ignored. Good luck with your problem

Edit: Some discharge is normal, it should be clear or whitish and will dry to a yellowish crust. Its called lymph and is nothing to worry about. Only when it becomes bright yellow, green or contains blood should you worry.

Answer 2

my lip didnt swell for about a day after i had it pierced
the puss is not an infection its normal
just keep cleaning it with salt water on the outside and mouthwash on the inside (preferably a non alcohol based one)
it will go down with time if you still dont think its right in a couple of days go get it checked by ur piercer

Answer 3

bathe the lip in salt water. Rinse often. The tiny pus is a beginning infection.
You can use ice to help reduce the swelling a little.
I have used colloidal silver to help with a variety of infections. You can get it at a health food store.
Good luck

Answer 4

That your lip is still swollen. This is normal. Give it a week or two and your lip will have more room to move around on the bar. This happened to me also.

Answer 5

I saw this ole guy who had his piercing everywhere and his lip was all ugly he said he pierced it and he has never been the same and it even caused him to not be able to perform certain things..I don't know what he meant..maybe eating food...he was mumbling something...about eating....he was a mess.
Honey...you must want to take it out...take it out...before you are that ole guy in the future....how weird I am on here...I have never even been on these boards and I have had a computer for 9 years...you better listen...this is your mouth we are talking about buddy....get that thing out of there and stop putting holes in your body.....k...honey.
~B~

Answer 6

If you are getting pus then it is infected. See a doctor for antibiotics (if your doctor is liberal enough not just to tell you to take it out) Use Hydrogen peroxide to clean it (do not swallow) and use Ice to lower the swelling.

Answer 7

my ears swell when i get my cartlidge peirced....it normaly goes down in a few days, and i keep it iced pretty nicely and take care of it EXACTLY how the peopl ewho peirced you told you to!