The Monroe piercing may be red after being pierced. It takes 2-3 months to heal during which time you may experience redness, itchiness, and initially some swelling. How long your piercing stays red may depend on the aftercare. Monroe piercing swelling is completely normal and should reduce after a week.
Thereof, how do you know if your Monroe piercing is infected?
Redness or swelling that extends beyond
- redness.
- minor swelling.
- occasional throbbing.
- mild heat or warmth.
- clear or white discharge.
Also know, how long does it take a Monroe piercing to heal?
An advantage of a monroe piercing is that the lip area generally heals faster than other piercings. The estimated healing time given by professional piercers for this type of lip piercing is between 8–12 weeks, but many find it heals in 3–6 weeks.