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EU4RIK said:
okay so i go it done! looks great in my opinion, quick question i didnt want to ask the piercer whats the rule on ecstasy use 2 days after getting it done?
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i wouldn't consume anything (alcohol or drugs) that would make me inebriated until it was close to or totally healed. firstly, alcohol or drugs can lower your immune system impeding your body's ability to heal the piercing. secondly, being inebriated, you're more likely to touch with dirty hands or pull or play with the piercing which could cause infection and/or slow the healing process.

lip piercings heal pretty quickly though, so your partying days should only be put on hold for a few weeks.
 
Perhaps more importantly, (s)he'll be chewing like a mofo on the freshly swollen lip. It'd be horrid.
 
what if i was careful not to do the things mentioned and took magnesium for the chewing, would it actually be that bed if i were to be in good shape
 
i'm not going to allow this discussion to go too far since we don't allow drug topics in SO (perhaps you may want to post the question in ED)...

however, as i stated and keeping with a general discussion about piercings and hygiene, drugs or alcohol lower your immune system's ability to fight infections and heal wounds. despite whether or not you touch the piercing (which you probably will by accident if you're fucked up), your immune system won't be able to fight infection as easily or allow the piercing to heal as quickly.

just give it time to heal and then have a good time in a few weeks.
 
Lip Piercing but job doesn't allow help?

Hi I got a lip piercing today without really thinking about the job which was stupid I work at the hospital as a pharmacy tech, it's a 14gauge I go back to work Monday not really sure what to do? do you think I could maybe pull it off if I change out the piercing and get a clear stud? I spoke to the guy that pierced it after I found out, he said he could put the clear stud in for me but doesn't know if it will pass in my job and said I shouldn't be changing anything but if I have not choice we can try the clear stud? any tips would be appreciated.
 
You really should consider this before getting any body piercings. Lots of younger people do this and think it's okay, but it's not. I don't know if it's sourcing but you should check out www.bmezine.com its a GREAT site for piercing/tattoo/etc stuff.

Lip piercings get beat around a lot and I've seen them swell, changing the jewelry especially to plastic is an awful idea. I have my tongue, nose, navel, and have had many earings (now just tragus n two lobes still open, were gauged and now a total bitch to wear earings in bc they are droopy to some degree). I'd say any of those would have been fine, all very easily hidden after being pierced...but honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if it gets really infected and sore, and they might not allow it...you really shoulda thought that one through OP...check out that website though, good source of info, it's like the BL of the body mod world.
 
You just paid for no product. In any kind of medical situation, they want that thing out for sanitation reasons, not aesthetics. I know that you will take care of it better than most, but it is within the realm of possibility that there could be some little bit of lip crud that falls into (chemical) and contaminates the batch.
 
Okay so plastic is a bad Idea, and thank you guys for responding and yes I know it was stupid feel like an idiot. So my question is would it be okay to take out the piercing right now and let it start to heal? is there a high chance of infection if I take out the piercing and leave it open? I really would prefer to just take it out and let it heal and close up, my concern is that just leaving a hole open? should I just put a band aid and just keep clean with mouth wash and normal saline?
 
If you are going to take out the piercing and let it close up, make sure you clean it each and every day, two or more times a day. Before you take out the piercing, clean it with the piercing it, so the cleaner can get in to the hole. Then take the piercing out, clean it again. Keep the area clean (don't touch it, lick it, etc). If you do get it dirty (touching, licking, after eating), wash it the way they told you to with the new piercing. I dunno, I was given soap when I got mine pierced and told to clean the outside with a q-tip. Forget what I was supposed to do about the inside.
 
Okay thanks guys for all the info in my time of stupidity. I took the piercing out and going to let it close, I can't wear it at the job and if I put a clear stub chances are it would get infected. Going to use mouth wash, neosporin, and some alcohol keep it clean thanks for the help.
 
^ Don't use alcohol! That includes the mouthwash. It'll dry it out and delay healing. Use the soap they gave you when you got it pierced, or use unscented hand soap. Make sure your hands are clean when you go to clean the hole, and use a q-tip with the soap on it.
 
a gentle soap and some water will do fine in the prevention of an infection. it'll heal fairly quickly since our mouths tend to heal faster than other parts of our body.
 
I am thinking about getting some piercings done: your thoughts and experiences please

I have always love piercing, but recently my boyfriend has been talking about me getting my tongue and or nipple.

what are the bonus of getting these places pierced and what are the bad of these ?
 
dunno, i let my ears close up. no piercings or tats... metal allergies....

my sister LOVES her nipple piercings... i have anotherfriend who LOVES her clit piercing... I assume it makes sensations more intense, provides something firm for your lover to grasp when he plays with you...

make sure the person who does it is anal about cleaning the tools and using a fresh needle and all that stuff. reduces the risk of infection and STD's (you can catch them from dirty equipment..)
 
Ok so I got my right notril pierced on the 27th of last month, and so far its healed perfectly, but I have a few questions.

As of late, ive been accidentally pulling on the stud whilst washing my face or what have you, and its worrying me a bit. Could I accidentally doing this cause the wound to not heal right and there to be furture issues? I love the piercing, id hate to have to get it out because I couldnt take care of it properly.

Ive been washing it out with a piercing solution twice a day every day since its been done though.
 
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