How do u know if your lip piercing is infected?

Redness or swelling that extends beyond the

1. persistent warmth.
2. worsening pain.
3. excessive bleeding.
4. pus.
5. bump at the front or back of the piercing.
6. fever.

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Also question is, can a piercing be infected and not hurt?

“Most of the time what a person thinks is an infection is really just a pissed off piercing,” Thompson says. Dr. Wexler mentions that your piercing (especially ears) will most likely be sensitive for several days — and that’s totally normal. So, don’t overreact until you spot the aforementioned symptoms.

In this regard, how long after a lip piercing can you give oral?

Don’t panic; you can give your partner love pecks while your lip, cheek or oral piercing is healing, but you need to avoid open-mouth kissing until your piercing is fully healed. Most oral piercings heal within 4-6 weeks, although cheek and lip piercings can take longer for some people.

Is my lip piercing healing properly?

Piercing your lip will be painful, and the piercing may cause bleeding. The area may be tender, swollen, and bruised for several days afterward. Lip piercings can take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks to heal fully, so be prepared for multiple daily cleanings during that time, plus regular upkeep after that.

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How do I know if my lip piercing is rejecting?

Symptoms of piercing rejection

1. The jewelry has noticeably moved from its original place.
2. The amount of tissue between the entrance and exit holes gets thinner (there should be at least a quarter inch of tissue between holes).
3. The entrance and exit holes increase in size.
4. The jewelry starts to hang or droop differently.