Can I put Neosporin on my lip piercing?

DO NOTapply any ointment such as Bacitracin, Neosporin or any other “triple antibiotic” ointment on your piercing. These prevent oxygen from reaching the wound and form a sticky residue, which can cause complications. They are NOT designed for use on healing piercings.

What do you put on a lip piercing?

Cleaning Your Lip Piercing

Either way, you should rinse the external side of your lip piercing with sea salt solution 3-6 times per day, swish your mouth with a sea salt mouthwash 3-6 times per day, and do two 5-minute sea salt solution soaks every day while your lip piercing is healing.

How do you get rid of a lip piercing infection?

Rinse with saltwater or dab with a saltwater solution. Use an alcohol-free mouthwash. Wash the exterior with mild, unscented soap. Rinse the piercing with water to remove soap residue.

What's normal for a healing lip piercing?

Vertical lip piercings heal in about 6 to 8 weeks. The healing process may be longer or shorter than this depending on how well you take care of the area. Aftercare instructions for the first few weeks include: Wash your hands regularly with clean water and unscented soap before you touch the piercing area.

How long does your lip stay swollen after piercing?

Swelling. 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.

lip piercing healing process (days 1-7)

How do I know if my lip piercing is rejecting?

Is it normal for a lip piercing to sink into your lip?

Lip piercings will go through a "nesting" stage, this means the disk on the inside of your lip may start to sink in slightly, this is normal, and helps protect your gum line and teeth. The staffs are very helpful, the stations are clean and sanitized.

Should I ice my piercing?

A cold compress and/or ice will help reduce swelling and slow bleeding. Secrete a whiteish-yellow fluid which may dry on the piercing. This is normal and will stop when the piercing is healed.

Should my lip piercing have pus?

You might even see some white or clear fluid from the piercing — this is lymph fluid, not pus. Dr. Wexler adds that this is normal and may be noticeable for several days after your piercing. If it persists past a few days it's good to rule out an allergy to the jewelry.

What does an infected lip look like?

An infected lip may be red, warm to the touch, draining pus, or becoming more swollen. In this case, it is also important to see a doctor.

How do you soothe an irritated piercing?

Apply a warm compress or do a sea salt soak

A warm compress can help the infection drain and relieve pain and swelling. Soaking the infection in a warm salt solution can also help the infection heal. To use a warm compress: Fill a clean cloth-based product — such as a sock — with rice, oats, or beans.

What can I clean my piercing with?

Clean the piercing with either a saline solution, a fragrance-free antimicrobial soap, or both once or twice per day. Rinse any soap from the piercing. Gently dry the piercing with a clean, disposable paper towel or tissue. Avoid drying with cloth since it may carry germs or catch on the jewelry.

Does lip piercing leave a hole?

Scar tissue prevents the hole from ever closing completely. However, the hole left from a piercing inside the mouth does eventually close, because the tissues inside the mouth are different from the skin tissues of the face.

When can I kiss after lip piercing?

Ideally, you should wait until you are healed to do anything involving fluids, even with a monogamous partner. You have an open wound in your mouth, so anything in your partner's saliva or body fluids can more easily be passed to you, and your partner can also be exposed to your blood and more.

How do u know if your lip piercing is infected?

How tight should my lip ring be?

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.

Can I change my lip ring after a week?

Although you may love the look of your new piercing, you will need to change it out two to four weeks after you get it as the initial studs used for lip piercings are larger to accommodate any initial swelling.

Can I eat ice cream with a lip piercing?

The Dos and Don'ts of Eating and Drinking

Place only small portions of food in your mouth at a time. Stick to cold foods and drinks to soothe and reduce swelling in the first few days. Avoid icing your piercing.

Can I use salt water to clean my lip piercing?

After you smoke, eat, or drink anything besides bottled water, rinse for 30 to 60 seconds with salt water. This will clean your mouth and piercing and soothe discomfort.

Can I wear chapstick with a new lip piercing?

You should stay away from any foreign substance around the piercing, except saline solution or other aftercare products. Chapstick and makeup can get stuck in the piercing and cause an infection. Make sure the jewelry you wear during healing is large enough.

How long is a lip piercing supposed to hurt?

Lip piercing normally takes 6-8 weeks to heal completely. If the discomfort continues, it is advisable to consult your piercer. A lip piercing infection is rather difficult to heal and takes more time compared to others because of the location of the piercing.

What piercings reject the most?

The most common body piercings that reject are navel piercings and eyebrow piercings. The surface piercings most likely to reject are those that reside more closely to the skin's surface such as the sternum or nape (back of the neck) and Madison piercings.

Can you Overclean a piercing?

It is vital that you do not over-clean the piercing. If it has been longer than four months, do not clean the piercing anymore. Even if there is still crusting or signs of healing, you can remove any debris at the end of the shower. Excessive and prolonged cleaning and moisture can cause complications.