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Tongue
I have some questions about tongue piercings. =]
1)how do you know if the tongue is fully healed? I have mine for about 4 weeks.
2)I have seen LOTS of people with silver barbells in their tongue and only like one with colors...is there a certain reason why? Which do you prefer?
3)Anything i should know now that i have had it for 4 weeks? Will their be more swelling? Because usually in the morning my bottom is swolllen.
Any other info would be great!
Thanks
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I had my tongue pierced, and it takes several weeks for it to fully heal. (Generally 4-6)
The reason you see so many different barbells is because there are so many to choose from. I strongly advise you avoid using plastic barbells- use the steel ones. I used the plastic ones and the bead on the top broke while I was at work and by the time I got home the piercing had already shrank closed. (Yes, tongue piercings will shrink in a matter of hours!)
As for the swelling, you can buy the barbell you want to change into and take it into the place where you had the piercing done. Have them look at it to make sure there is no problems and if there isn't they can change your jewlery. This is all usually at no cost.
I do know that usually the swelling should stop after the first week or so.
Another little tidbit- When the professionals put the beads on the barbell, they use rubber gloves, and that gives a really good grip. So if you try to take it off with your bare hands, you will have a hard time getting it unscrewed. Try to come across a pair of rubber gloves to grip the bead to unscrew it, but use your bare hands to tighten it back on. That makes it easier to change in the future.
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If you've had it for four weeks, it should be healed. If it's not sore what-so-ever, you can change the ring. The reason most people have silver barbells is because that's what their tongues were pierced with. They're much longer than any other barbell, & much more fun to play with. [: Color's are fine, though. They're just a drastic change in length. Also, unless it's infected, there shouldn't be anymore major swelling. [:
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