LIP BODY PIERCING - AFTER CARE
A piercing once healed will last a lifetime so you must decide carefully if you would rather wear a ring or a stud. There is a difference in angle placement for a ring or a stud. However, you can change the jewellery later on. A stud will not sit in a ring piercing at as nice an angle. Aesthetically, most people prefer the look of a labret stud to a ring, and a stud is more versatile as it’s easier to change the jewellery and there's a huge range of labret studs available now.
HEALING
Lip & Labret piercing usually take between 6-10 weeks to fully heal, it is very rare to develop an infection because the mouth contains an enzyme "Ptyalin" which inhibits bacteria. You will experience swelling usually 2-3 days after the piercing, this swelling can last 7-10 days. A longer Labret stud must be worn till the initial swelling has gone down; a shorter one can then replace it.
LIP PIERCING JEWELLERY OPTIONS
Once your piercing is healed there is huge variety of jewellery available for labrets. Jeweled studs, colored acrylic balls and spikes, UV acrylic shapes, spikes, gemstone studs, steel balls, gold-plated steel balls, 14k and 18ct gold balls and shapes,
DO'S & DON'TS TO CARE FOR YOUR LIP/LABRET PIERCING
THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR INFECTION IS TOUCHING OR PLAYING WITH THE PIERCING, ONLY TOUCH THE PIERCING WHEN CLEANING!
- DO rinse your mouth with a mouthwash such as Listerine or cepacol after meals or eating. For the first 2 weeks you should suck on antibacterial/anti-inflammatory throat lozenges (Difflam-C), these reduce the chance of infection and reduce swelling.
- DO clean the front of the piercing by soaking a cotton wool ball in salt water or Saline and leaving it on the piercing for 2-3 minutes to dissolve the crusting in the morning. Dissolving 1/2 teaspoon of Sea Salt in a 1/4 glass of warm water, or use Saline (from any Chemist) can make salt water.
- DO use Lavender oil as it promotes healing and lubricates the wound reducing tenderness. Apply a small amount with a cotton-wool bud (to the front) after cleaning, then move the jewellery so it gets into the wound. Remove any excess with a tissue as leaving it on can cause the skin to become irritated. It may be purchased at supermarkets (medicine section) or at chemists and must be marked (BP) or medicinal grade.
- DON'T pick at the scab on the front of your lip, as this can cause infections, excessive scar tissue and can lead to lumps forming.
- DON'T put anything dirty in your mouth such as fingernails, pens, etc. And you must refrain from oral sex for the first month, this includes kissing even if you are in a monogamous relationship.
- DON’T play with the jewellery or chew on it during the healing period as this can lead to excess scar tissue formation. If you develop the habit of chewing on the jewellery you will eventually damage you teeth by wearing them down, this may result in a costly visit to the dentist.
(This information listed here as a convenience to visitors. If you use or follow this care information, we, SwanFashions, take no responsibility and give no guarantees, or representations. Before you get a piercing, please consult your doctor for specific medical advice.)
Note: This Piercing Aftercare Information is taken from the site: http://www.navelring.com/information/lipandlabret.htm |
