Is it normal for nipples to swell after piercing?

Swelling. Swelling is pretty much a given with almost any piercing. This is why many piercers will recommend long barbells in your nipple — it lets your nipple tissue swell up without any obstruction. See your piercer if swelling is especially noticeable or painful.

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Secondly, how long are nipples sensitive after piercing?

The jolt of pain felt from the act of puncturing the nipple only lasts a second or two. According to people who’ve had it done, it feels like a quick bite or pinch. Beyond that, you can expect your nipples to be pretty tender for the first two or three days.

Likewise, people ask, how do I treat an infected piercing? Treating the infection at home

  1. Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
  2. Clean around the piercing with a saltwater rinse three times a day. …
  3. Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments. …
  4. Don’t remove the piercing. …
  5. Clean the piercing on both sides of your earlobe.

In respect to this, do you lose sensation in your nipples if you get them pierced?

Does it affect/improve sensitivity? Personal experience says no, but for many women, whose piercings have healed nicely, their nipple sensitivity increased dramatically. … Of course, you have to live with the fact that your nipples will be out of action while they heal.

Can you wear a sports bra after getting your nipples pierced?

Nipple Piercings Clean and tight tanktops or shirts may be worn the first few days to help keep things comfortable. Be aware that too tight is not ideal, if you wear bras be mindful ov overly tight push-up bras. … A hard, vented eyepatch can be worn under sports bras or other tight clothing for workouts or sports.

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