is it normal for your lip to swell up after you get your lip pierced to the point where the back is leaving an imprint on the inside of your lip?
any tips on making the swelling go down?
its been two days since i got my lip pierced but my dad still thinks i should get answers...isnt it too early for the swelling to go down?
is it normal for it to still swell even more?
2007-05-01 19:29:15 · 10 answers · asked by jewellygirlx 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
The swelling will last for a few days to two weeks, everyone's body is different. If the jewerly is leaving an indent or becoming embedded in your skin, it may be too short. Take a trip to your piercers to have them check it out and give you larger jewelry if you need it.
To help with the swelling, chew on ice chips and take ibuprofen (advil).
2007-05-02 05:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the swelling sounds pretty normal. just keep an eye on it and get it checked out if it starts to be hot to touch or your getting headaches or feeling sick.
the imprint is normal as well. and it likely that it will stay there. my boyfriends lip is pieced and the imprint of the flat ball stopper inside his mouth is always there.
to reduce the swelling keep ice in your mouth at all times. rub it on you lips. when i got my tongue pieced i carried around a cup of ice for a few days and it really helped.
the swelling will probably last for around a week. sometimes more, sometimes a little less. your lip wont be fully healed for around 6-8 weeks though, so give it time. and dont change the bar until then.
good luck xo
2007-05-02 02:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by SubbYMonKeY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is normal to have swelling...it should go down about a week...if not then get it checked out...but just wash it with normal soap and really that is it...but it will stay swollen and probably hurt for a few days
2007-05-02 02:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by kenmed928 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's normal. Just put some ice on it. Ice is the #1 remedy for swelling. If it's permitted by your aftercare instructions, then a popsicle would probably be more funner (yes, I said "more funner").
2007-05-02 02:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you not get any information from the place you got pierced at?
If they didn't give you info don't go back ever again.
Put ice on it for a while and make sure you disinfect it. The first sign of infection is swelling.
2007-05-02 02:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by jastupalupe 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just put some ice ont...its normal to swell my tounge was 3 days after it was pierced
2007-05-02 02:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by TheAceOfBabes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 thing how old r u cuase i got mine done when i was an d still am 13 and and my belly button and my lip didn't swell p my friend got it at the same time hers did and it took hers longer to heal i would say if u feel uncomfterble with the back piece get a new back piece
2007-05-02 04:51:01 · answer #7 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Lips weren't meant to be pierced^^
2007-05-02 02:31:50 · answer #8 · answered by Nat 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You might want to hold off on that for a while. Didn't you hear?
2007-05-02 02:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi, salt water will help
2007-05-02 17:00:17 · answer #10 · answered by Hoverit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋