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I'm worried because my lip is swollen and the ring is tight on my lip. what do i do, what do you suggest?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Is this a new: piercing. If you compromise circulation due to a swollen lip that could do significant tissue damage. If you remove the jewelry that could lead to an open portal for infection. Can the ring be loosened?

Dr Pack and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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