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hey, i got my lip pierced yesterday. she didnt give me anything to use to wash it, or tell me what to wash it with. i dont have a clue what to do, ive been using salt water after i eat, and in the morning and night but is this ok? i wish i had of found out about it more before i got it done. i only had my ears done before this, and that was ages. also im 14 incase that makes a difference.
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As for cleaning, you should clean once or twice a day (any more than that and you can cause irritation) with a cotton bud and some boiled water with a quarter of a teaspoon of salt per mug of water. Pure Sea Salt is best, but if you don't have any, table salt will do.
It should heal in around 4-6weeks, but they can take months - it all depends on each person. I wouldn't take out the piercing for a least 3 months.
I strongly recommend you never go back there again, and in future do some research into the piercing studios in your area (BEFORE committing yourself to a piercing!) - always ask people for recommendations for studios and piercers.
Oh, and wait until you're 16 next time :thumb:
if it starts looking a bit funny, get yourself down the doctors.
Reputable piercers and tattooists should abide by the code of practice as set out by the Tattoo and Piercing Industry Union, which states that:
"Comprehensive written & verbal aftercare should be given for tattoos &/or piercing. Make sure customers fully understand the advice given. Particular care should be given to the avoidance of infection during the healing process."
If this hasn't been done, it might be a good idea to see another piercer for further advice. If they're good, they'll be able to take a look at the piercing and check to see if it's been done properly, and that no harm will come from it.
I agree with Ilora....ive used salt water on all of my piercings and ive yet to have any serious problems.
It would be good to know what you were pierced with though.
Hope it heals well and you take more care if you decide to get pierced again.
Peace
I had one since November. It would go away for a couple days but then come back. Hurt bad, didn't look it, but it hurt on the inside.
I tried what the doctor suggested, I asked a couple pharmacists and tried what they suggested, asked on here, tried the suggestions, the pain always came back.
Eventually, I was talking to somebody and we were sharing piercing stories, she said how she used to have a naval piercing that had gotten infected real bad, as did her friends, she cleaned it with nothing more than warm water and a scentless/colorless antibacterial handsoap. It cleared up shortly.
So I tried it and I've been infection free since. Yay happy ending.
Granted I'm sure that would taste like crap in your mouth.
And as for lip piercings, I was told to use mouthwash also. No more than you would on an average day, too much is never good, but just like don't forget to use it. Twice a day.
:thumb:
No oral sex either