i just got my lip pierced.how do i get rid of the swelling?
960517
Did they not give you instructions at the place you had it done?  They are required to.  Well, you could try a ice pack, 20 minutes on and then 20 off.
948788
Warm salt water 10 times a day (or more).  Warm tea bags applied to site and gentle pressure to reduce pain and inflammation.  Do not pick at the site or eat anything tiny (like rice or corn).  Eat healthy, take vitamins, get plenty of rest.    Take Advil or alieve around the clock (if able to due to medical issues) even if it doesn't hurt.  This will reduce the swelling and reduce healing time.\n\nHydrogen peroxide is a tool seam dentists use in school to tighten the gums, but it usually causes more problems than benefits, so avoid this old trick.
576025
Ask them to apply some numb spray before you get pierced. That makes it painless.
659449
There were sites for various "remedies", but the most complete information is on the site in the sources section. It looks like the swelling is a symptom of something else and you should see a doctor if it doesn't go away by itself pretty quickly.
736972
What is your cleaning regiment? I would suggest that you clean it twice a day with Dye-free, fragrence-free anti-bacterial handsoap and then also do a sea salt soak. Its best to do both, soak with the salt solution and then cleanse with the soap solution. \n1. In a glass of warm water (to dissolve the salt) stir about a half a teaspoon of sea salt in. (At the grocery store they will carry grindable sea salt on the baking aisle. I find this easier to use and also you can measure it out easier). Get some cotton pads (Little squares of cotton sold near the cosmetics) and soak it in the salt solution. Then while you are laying down, lay the pad on top of the piercing. Let it rest there for about 8 - 10 minutes. \n2. After the salt soak, clean the piercing with warm water and the anti-bactieral soap. Using a Q-Tip will make it easier so that you can direct the water and soap into the crevases. Make sure to work the jewelry around so that the cleaner gets into the peircing. This step will take about 5 minutes.
465177
that happens pretty often when you get ears pierced.  You should wash the pierced ear with hydrogen peroxide.....use a Qtip and dab it on several times a day. You can find it in any drug store.\nIt is infected, but that should take care of it. It might take a few days but keep a close eye on it.\nIf that does not take care of the problem, see a doctor.
1139705
Well, it's tough to say.  You could go back to the place that pierced you and ask.  You could go see a doctor.  You may have ripped it a bit... if it is really red and oozing and irritated it may be infected, in which case you will need antibiotics.  So if it gets worse or doesn't get better or you get a fever go to a doctor immediately.
703894
If you have one you might want to wrap it with an ace bandage. If there is any swelling try an ice pack for about 15min. at a time. You can try Advil or Tylenol for the pain. If it doesn't start to get better within a couple of days you might want to go to your doctor and have them take X-Rays. Hope this helps and feel better fast!
570015
have you changed your piercing lately? maybe it was not healed all the way...\n\nmake sure that you are cleaning ALL around with antibacterial soap (they might have given you a kit) and using the sea salts regularly! when you clean make sure you can move the ring around to be thorough... if you feel any pain use an ice pack for about ten minutes.\n\nif this is still happening (it sounds like an infection because the piercing should have healed by now - within 6 weeks) talk to whomever did the piercing and ask for their directions... i don't think it should be to serious though, a similar thing happened to me.
971296
dont pick at it... and put cold water on it.. it keeps the swelling down
759936
i have done that many times. just ice it, and let it heal itself. u can also tape it (not to tight tho) to give it more support. the color should go away in a couple days, and the swelling should go down within a week
1060147
Go to the store and get blister pads.  They really work and shorten the healing time.
1026551
no offense to some of the people who have answered you, but never ever ever put peroxide on a piercing! Just keep rising with an anteseptic like scope. As for the bump don't worry about it. The skin around a new peircing dies. It is nothing to worry about; just the body's way of accomadating something that doesn't belong. It will go away on it's own. If you are having infected looking puss, rinse with listerine or a hospital grade mouthwash everytime you put anything in your mouth. DO NOT take out the peircing if it is infected. The skin can cover the infection and trap it. The result could be very bad, up to a systemic infection that could make you very sick or even kill you! If you are that worried go see a doc and get an antibiotic. Make sure you are taking a multivitamin and xtra zinc, b vitamins, and C. these all help in healing.
70855
you should flushed you eye out immediately for at least 10 min with real cold water!! Since it is swollen you need to go to the ER for them to treat it.
761045
Cut down on sweet thing's and carry on taking the antibiotics and rinse Ur mouth with a mouth wash or salt water and it should sort it out.\n\nAfter UV had them out ask dentist 2 give u some strong pain killers and as soon as u feel a tingle that the anaesthetic is wearing off take the tablet's, that way they will start 2 work b4 Ur mouth is back 2 normal and Ur feel no pain.\n\nDrink warm not hot drinks and eat soft food and rinse Ur mouth out with warm salt water as much as possible.\n\nI've had 3 of mine out and had no bruising or swelling at all.\n\nGood luck :O)
915281
Try Anica cream.  You can get it at most health food stores.  It always worked wonders for me includng with pain, swelling, and speed of healing.
883456
Chamomile Tea works well. Or some lavender bath splash dabbed on your upper lip helps relax you very well. The scent of lavender is very relaxing. I currently have a lavender spray that I use on my pillow.