How long will my lip piercing be swollen?

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. It may be an infection or may become one if not checked.

How long will my lip piercing be red?

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 kiss?

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.

Why does my lip ring hurt?

It may hurt more than ear, nose, or other piercings because the tissue around your mouth is sensitive and dense with nerve endings. The vertical lip piercing can also hurt more than regular lip piercings because it pierces through thin, delicate lip tissues rather than just skin and interior mouth tissue.

Is lip ring too tight?

Hoops should be snug enough to wrap the lip, but will have some gap to allow for movement while eating and talking. Hoops that are too tight can cause migration, so they do need some room. When you smile, the lip does thin out, and you will see some extra room on the bar or ring.

How long should a lip piercing hurt?

Treatment: The infection may take a long time to heal, depending on the area of the piercing, and it may also be accompanied by severe pain and discomfort. Lip piercing normally takes 6-8 weeks to heal completely. If the discomfort continues, it is advisable to consult your piercer.

Do lip piercings make kissing better?

The short answer: Yes. The long answer: kissing someone who has a lip piercing (or when you have a lip piercing) shouldn’t be much different than a normal kiss. The Good News: Your lips have a fantastic blood supply and because of this, they tend to be some of the fastest-healing piercings.

How fast do lip piercings heal?

Approximate healing time for most lip piercings is between 1 and 3 months; however, there is a possibility of serious infection if the piercing is not properly taken care of. After healing is complete, other jewelry may be used.