0
Yes and if you don't keep the swelling down by following the aftercare instructions given to you by your professional body piercer you run a good chance of choking due to the excessive swelling.
In all honesty it feels like there is a football in your mouth for about 7 to 10 days,but in the end its definitly worth it.
IMPROVED ANSWER- If the swelling doesn't go down, but instead gets worse, what could happen is the tongue will swallow the barbells at the end of the piercing. This could require surgery to fix (don't worry, it's not life threatening). If you notice the swelling does not go down, ask a professional for treatment advice. It is very unlikely you will end up choking on your own tongue.
What else can I help you with?
Can a head cold cause your pierced tongue to swell?
No.! Wth.!? I have my tongue pierced and I have no issues with it..
When you get your tongue pierced is it normal to have the roof of your mouth swell up?
nope. YOU HAVE AN INFECTION...
Do you have to use a long barbell right after you get your tongue pierced?
The barbell has to be longer to allow the tongue to swell, failure to allow for room can result in the barbell being pulled into the piercing and requiring surgical intervention to remove it from the tongue.
When did Synyster Gates get his tongue pierced?
yes he has his tongue pierced
Did Joe Jonas get his tongue pierced?
Joe Jonas didn't get his tongue pierced, but he did get his ears pierced.
Will you lisp after getting tongue pierced?
While its healing, your tongue will swell and you will have a lisp. it isn't permanent though. Only while healing when your tongue is swollen. So don't get it if you'll have to go to work or school in the next few days.
Do you have to use a long barbell right after you get it pierced?
The barbell has to be longer to allow the tongue to swell, failure to allow for room can result in the barbell being pulled into the piercing and requiring surgical intervention to remove it from the tongue.
How long does your tongue have to be to get it pierced?
There is no length requirement for getting your tongue pierced. Anyone can get their tongue pierced with the exception of people that have their own personal and/or medical reasons.
When you get your tongue pierced at any piercing shop do they always have a numbing solution incase you want it?
no
What age do you have to be to get your tongue pierced?
You have to be of teenage. A licenced piercing parlour will tell you. Be advised, tongue peircing is a procedure that can cause the tongue to swell and has contributed to at least one death. Follow the link for some serious impartial advice from a international recognized source.
What do you do 2 make your tongue stop hurting after you got it peirced?
This is probably late, but ice it right after you get it pierced. Don't suck on the ice, just let it melt on your tongue. Sucking it will make your tongue swell more. Try not to talk as much cause that makes your tongue swell as well. And try not to eat solid foods. Good luck! I got mine pierced a month ago and I love it now... Sure, it's a pain for the first two weeks but it's all good after like 3 weeks.
Does your tongue swell really bad when pierced?
Some swell badly and other swell mildly but all tongue piercings swell to some extent, it's the tongues normal reaction to trauma and helps set the healing process in motion. That is why we tell clients to keep popsicles and freezes on hand as much as possible during the first few days post piercing. Just helps the piercing heal a bit better.
