Why does my tongue piercing hole look big?

Why does my tongue piercing hole look big?

It can be normal for the hole to get a little stretched out especially if you play with your jewelry a lot. As the swelling goes down the hole can seem larger as well.

Will the crater in my tongue piercing go away?

Often a barbell end will rest or nest into the top of the tongue. This is wear a small crater or indention will form around the top piercing hole that the ball will nest or rest in. This is normal and usually will not cause a problem unless more than 30% of the ball rests into the tongue during healing.

Can a tongue piercing hole stretch?

The hole probably isn’t stretching much, you’re just noticing it because the swelling has gone down a bit. I know loads of people think tongue piercings are gross but I love mine. You’ll find that in a few months, if you take it out, you’ll just feel WRONG!

Will my tongue piercing hole shrink?

The hole may shrink in size or stay the same depending on how easily s/he heals… it is unlikely (though not impossible) that it will heal completely. I recently did a presentation for our Family Medicine residents on tatoos and piercings–the hole will shrink but not completely heal over.

How do you know if your body is rejecting a tongue piercing?

Signs that a piercing is migrating and possibly being rejected include:

1. more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.
2. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.
3. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.
4. the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.

Can a tongue piercing tear?

It can actually take up to a year for your body to form a callus around the hole in your tongue, making it less prone to ripping and tearing.

When should I downsize my tongue piercing?

For example, tongue piercings are usually ready to downsize much faster than cartilage piercings, and nipple piercings can take ages to be ready. A good rule of thumb is to stop in and see your piercer after 1.5-2 weeks for an oral piercing, and 1 month after any other piercing.

What is a nesting tongue piercing?

If your piercing jewelry is starting to sink into your skin/tissue, see your piercer right away for a longer bar. Some piercing do embed slightly, we refer to this as ‘nesting’. Lip and tongue piercings tend to do this as our oral tissue is very soft.

What happens if you drink alcohol after a tongue piercing?

Why Shouldnt You Drink Alcohol After Piercing? In the first 4-5 days after receiving a piercing, it’s best not to drink alcohol. Alcohol increases swelling and may promote bleeding. You should also avoid any recreational drug use as it could slow down your healing.

How do tongue piercings work?

The way a tongue is pierced involves clamping the appendage with forceps to hold the tissue. Then, a needle—typically a 14 gauge, says Dohoney—is pushed through the tongue to create the actual piercing. The jewelry is pushed through behind the needle to complete the piercing process.