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I just got a 2 lip piercings about 3-4 days ago.. and my lip is growing around one of the rings. is that vjust swelling or should i be worried?
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Take it out.: Sorry - i know that's not the answer you want to read - but you have an infected wound with a foreign body running through the middle of it. Remove the jewelry, clean the skin thoroughly, and if there's a lot of pain, redness, firmness, and swelling, you'll need to get a prescription for an antibiotic. Once it's healed you may be able to replace the jewelry - but don't count on it.
Answered 12/9/2013
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