You need the assistance of a professional body piercer.
Generally a properly sized surface barbell.
You need the assistance of a professional body piercer.
The barbell is probably too short and isn't accommodating the swelling. Go to your piercer and ask them to change it out to something longer.
It's recommended to wait 4-6 weeks before changing the initial barbell in a tongue piercing to allow proper healing. Changing it too soon can cause irritation, swelling, and increase the risk of infection. Be sure to consult with your piercer before making any changes to ensure it's safe to do so.
None....... It's a straight line piercing the curved barbell will actually irritate the piercing.
It is recommended to wait at least 4-6 weeks before changing a tongue piercing, as it allows for proper healing. However, it is best to consult with a professional piercer for specific advice based on your healing progress.
2 weeks after the piercing was done, the swelling will be down by then and the barbell can be changed for a shorter one.
The barbell is too long for the piercing and should have been shortened after two weeks, get a shorter barbell in the piercing and it should settle down.
If we are talking about an industrial piercing, yes you need two piercings. however you can still wear a barbell in one piercing provided that it is fitted to work in that single piercing.
barbell is better because if you get a ring it rotates around and the bacteria gets inside the piercing also if you get it pierced with a ring you might have difficulty putting a barbell in later
A Smiley Piercing is a piercing done generally with a circular barbell, captive bead ring or a bent barbell in the frenial web above the front teeth, between the top lip and gums.
Your tongue will return to it's normal size and the barbell will begin to feel too long for your mouth. At this point it is time to go back to your piercer and have them change the barbell.