Can I change my lip piercing after 1 week?

No you can’t change your piercing until it’s fully healed. As for the swelling it can be expected. You just put a hole there. Just ice it and give it a few more days for the swelling to go down.

How soon can I change my labret?

Lip Piercings You might experience swelling (usually 2-3 days after the piercing) this swelling can last 7-10 days. A longer Labret stud must be worn until the initial swelling has gone down; a shorter stud can then replace it. You should wait for at least 2 weeks to do this.

What do you do when your lip piercing is swollen?

To reduce and eliminate the pain and swelling, place a warm compress on the pierced lip, twice a day. Ibuprofen can also help reduce swelling and pain. If your lymph nodes started to swell up, it would mean that the infection has turned severe.

Is redness around a lip piercing normal?

If the piercing is new, irritation is normal. Your skin’s still adjusting to the new hole in your lip or surrounding area. During the first two weeks, you may experience: redness.

How long after lip piercing can you change jewelry?

Once your lip piercing is fully healed–which can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months, depending on what type of lip piercing you get and how well you care for it–you can replace your starter lip stud with jewelry that’s less likely to negatively impact your oral health.

How long does it take for a labret piercing to heal?

about 6 to 8 weeks
Healing from vertical labret piercing Vertical lip piercings heal in about 6 to 8 weeks. The healing process may be longer or shorter than this depending on how well you take care of the area.

How long will my lip be swollen after piercing?

Swelling. You’ll have swelling and pain during the first few days of healing. If it goes on for weeks, talk to your piercer or doctor.

How do I know if my lip piercing is rejecting?

Signs that a piercing is migrating and possibly being rejected include:

1. more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.
2. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.
3. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.
4. the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.

What does an infected lip piercing look like?

A lip piercing is more prone to infections, because it regularly comes in contact with things like food and drinks, makeup, and bacteria from your mouth. If you notice discharge, swelling or redness that doesn’t go down, tenderness, burning, itching, or intense pain, your piercing is most likely infected.

Can you change a labret piercing yourself?

How do I change a labret bar or barbell? Hold on to the piercing rod on one side between your thumb and forefinger. Then loosen the piercing ball and place it in a container. Now you can change your jewelry.