Just for a short period until the swelling goes down (about a week some time a little longer).
Retainers are made for practically every piercing imaginable. You just have to buy the right kind.
Well you should step the barbell down two weeks post piercing after the swelling has gone down. So changing the jewellery is not an issue just make sure you are putting in good quality materials. Stay away from the junk jewellery.
A lot of piercings tend to swell up, it just depends on how the persons body reacts to the piercing really. To make the swelling go down take some ibuprofen and that'll help you out. I had to do that with my right nostril piercing. I was stoked when I saw the results.
It could be the swelling, if it doesn't go down, then you may ask the person who pierced it if this is common with others. It may have damaged a muscle or tissue which would make your ears stick out.
It all varies from person to person. Swelling should be down in about a week or two so that'll make things way more comfortable. it all depends on how you heal and if you hit the piercing or anything like that. it may still be tender for 2-3 weeks.
That you should be ready for swelling. When i got my done i got sonic ice and just kept it around because it kept the swelling down. It isn't the most painful i had maybe just a little uncomfortable at times. But its a very common piercing
Helll noANS 2 - Swelling is usually aided by an icepack.
Ice, as it causes bruising to go down.
just wait for it to heal
Technically, a navel piercing is a surface piercing. I dont understand what you want the surface piercing for though. It wouldnt even anything out. BUT since your piercing is only a few days old, the swelling could make it look off-centered. When you go back to get a new bar for it, ask your piercer about it. Normally, they'll redo it for free since its their error.
Swelling from a new tongue piercing typically peaks around 2-3 days after the procedure. It can take up to 2 weeks for the swelling to fully subside, depending on individual healing times and aftercare practices. Make sure to follow proper aftercare instructions provided by your piercer to help reduce swelling and promote healing.