If you have got your lip pierced and have done everything possible to take care of your lips but still find yourself suffering from lot of pain and pus, you may be suffering from an infection.
Signs of an infection
- The pierced area pains a lot every time you open your mouth or yawn.
- You see pus forming at the pierced areas.
- The pierced area is red and swollen out of proportion.
- These symptoms continue to exist even after a long time after which the piercing is done.
Reasons For Infection
You may be wondering why you are suffering from an infection, in spite of taking all the precautionary actions. Well, the reason may be that your body is allergic to the type of metal that has been pierced in your lips. Your body is simply rejecting the jewelry and that is why you are suffering so much
What Can Be Done
Rinse your mouth with saline solution regularly and immediately get back to the place where you got your piercing done, if you are sensitive to the metal get it removed and pierce your lips again after two months. This is if you still want a lip piercing.
Will You Have Scars
All piercings tend to have scars. It varies from individual to individual. If the piercing has healed in the right way, you may have a non-visible scar. When the piercing heals it leaves behind scar tissue, which after a period of time will fade away and can be made out only if it is keenly observed.
Your lips are precious, take action if you continue to suffer from discomfort, be well informed and watch out for any unsafe signs.
its my second day and its still swollen and hurt not that much but it hurts a little bit
i got a lip piercing and it feels like i have a ball under the piercing what should i do?????????