During healing:
- Refrain from using lipstick, lip gloss, and other lip products. …
- Avoid sharing food and drinks to minimize the spread of infectious bacteria.
- Avoid open-mouth kissing and oral sex to reduce the transfer of bacteria and saliva.
- Wash your hands before touching your mouth to prevent the spread of germs.
Also, how long does a labret piercing take to heal?
about 6 to 8 weeks
In this way, how do you clean a labret piercing? Clean the exterior portion of the piercing with a mild soap twice a day. Soak the exterior portion of the piercing in sea salt water twice a day. After the first week, rinse your mouth out with salt water twice a day. Do not touch the jewelry except for washing.
Likewise, people ask, how long does lip stay swollen after piercing?
Lip Piercings
You might experience swelling (usually 2-3 days after the piercing) this swelling can last 7-10 days.
