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What happens if your piercing is still infected after the healing progress?
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∙ 12y ago
If it is still infected then it has not healed. If generic antiseptics have not worked then it is advisable to see a physician.
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Can my belly piercing get infected when i smoke?
if u smoke and you have a piercing it can get infected take it from me.. so dont smoke.
The hole underneath your tongue piercing has turned white is this infected or just healing?
This is normal and just part of the healing phase for your tongue piercing, this will go away in a few days.
Can an infected piercing make you feel sick?
The healing time for the piercing will be longer due to your body trying to fight the cold or malady you are trying to get over. If the piercing is infected as well you should take multivitamins and get plenty of rest to aid in the healing, barring that you should see your doctor depending on the extent of the infection.
What is a rejected piercing?
It is a peircing that the body will no accept and is attacking by lazing exponentially, bleeding and overall not healing. It is common associated with "green ears" from and ear piercing. It usually means that you are allergic to the stud that is being used or that it is infected.
In what week could a belly piercing become infected?
A "Navel" piercing can become infected at any time during the healing process. It generally takes a full year for a piercing to be considered "seasoned", this is the point at which it is considered fully healed. Contrary to the misinformation provided by the internet, all piercings take much more time to fully heal than what is indicated by piercers and novices in the industry. Any time the piercing is subjected to a direct impact, snagging, pulling, improper aftercare or the jewellery is changed too soon during the initial healing period the piercing can become infected. Only proper common sense aftercare can prevent a piercing from becoming infected. Proper personal hygiene and washing the piercing daily will ensure a problem free piercing. Ensuring you are not putting "garbage" into your piercing, this would be cheap junk jewellery from mall vendors and locations that don't actually provide body piercing services. Look after your piercing, wear good quality body jewellery and don't touch the piercing with dirty hands, these are the steps to an infection free piercing.
When can you change tongue piercing?
It is recommended to wait at least 4-6 weeks before changing a tongue piercing, as it allows for proper healing. However, it is best to consult with a professional piercer for specific advice based on your healing progress.
During the healing process of your navel piercing can you lay out in the sun?
It is recommended that you wait at least a few weeks but you can. Indoor tanning you would have to wait longer. Just be careful is you are putting SPF or lotion on. If it gets into the piercing it could get infected and that is VERY painful.
Does sizing up a lip piercing affect the healing process?
Yes stretching a piercing while it's trying to heal can and generally does effect the healing time by prolonging the healing process.
Can you go in water with a belly button piercing while its healing?
You are typically advised to refrain from swimming for six weeks. Pools can harbor a lot of nasty bacteria that make your new piercing at risk of infection.
How do you keep a tongue piercing from infecting?
The real answer is that if it gets infected, YOU WILL KNOW! :-)
How can you numb your tongue before piercing?
If you are using the correct type of piercing equipment, you should not have to numb your tongue at all. Numbing the area before piercing could affect the healing process, and leave more opportunity to become infected. It is best to get a piercing done professionally, but if you are piercing at home, be sure to use the right sterile needles and tools. There should be little to no pain, making numbing unnecessary.
What do it mean when your Monroe piercing itch?
It's healing
