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- Wash your hands thoroughly before cleaning your piercing.
- Use a sterile saline solution, like NeilMed Piercing Aftercare Spray or NeilMed Wound Wash Spray at least twice daily.
- Practice proper oral hygiene.
- Use a new toothbrush.
Thereof, how long does it take for swelling to go down after Medusa Piercing?
It’s safe to say that you have to take extra good care of your Medusa piercing for at least three weeks. The first week will be the worst, and the swelling can be quite painful. After one week, there should be some improvement.
Also to know is, will my Medusa Piercing close overnight?
Because the fistula (healed hole) in a philitrum piercing touches without jewellery, it wants to close up fast. Some people can take theirs out for a few hours and find the hole is smaller. For some, that might take days, or a week or two. The max closing time is probably 3 months.
Does a Medusa Piercing leave a hole?
You will have a hole or a scar left. You will see the hole when you take out the piercing. If you want a more friendly face piercing, without risking a really visible hole in your face, you can try the middle of your lower lip (the lower lip covers the hole if you have medium or large lips).
Is Medusa Piercing Dangerous?
Medusa Piercing Risks
The most serious risk for any piercing is potential infection. Regularly cleaning your piercing and maintaining oral hygiene will reduce these risks. Teeth and gum erosion. … Pain and some scar tissue accompany almost any piercing, but infection and irritation are serious possibilities.
How long will your lip be swollen after piercing?
Lip Piercings
You might experience swelling (usually 2-3 days after the piercing) this swelling can last 7-10 days.
Can I change my Medusa Piercing after a week?
A: You need to wait until the body piercing is completely healed before changing jewelry. The medusa piercing healing process can take up to 12 weeks or more, so it’s important that you use the same piece of jewelry during that time and keep up with the piercing aftercare.
Can you eat after a Medusa piercing?
Medusa Piercing Aftercare
As the first week of healing is always the most important, you‘ll want to ensure that you take extra good care during this period. During this initial week, you‘ll want to eat and drink carefully to ensure the area doesn’t get irritated as your lips/the insides of your mouth move around.
When should I downsize my Medusa Piercing?
The philtrum takes an average of two to three months to heal and the starter jewelry should stay in for the first two months of being pierced. If there are no problems in the healing process a piercer might change this out to a smaller labret stud, something that has a tighter fit.
Why do they call it a Medusa piercing?
It was named by a Canadian hairdresser. This piercing is placed in the philtrum, which is the indentation slightly above your upper lip. The piercing is called a medusa simply because it sounds more attractive than an inverse labret or a philtrum piercing.
