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3 or 4 weeks. It's important that you change to a short barbell.
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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.
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How long after you get your tongue pierced can you change to a smaller bar?
After a tongue piercing, 99% of people will swell up straight away. Fortunately, the length of the bar is then supported due to the swelling. After 7 days, the majority of people will be able to have their bar changed down to a smaller one which is a lot more comfortable! Some people may be able to have a second change down if their tongue is smaller.
Is it normal for a tongue piercing to move around a lot?
Yes, but it's possible that the tongue bar you are wearing is too long. Also, your tongue gets thinner when you are dehydrated which will make your tongue bar feel loose in your mouth. Try drinking some water or using a shorter bar. Also, because of the tissue make up of the tongue, the piercing hole is also capable of enlarging and/or migrating to some extent, especially if it is not placed correctly and the stud is too long, or too short. If you are having any problems or concerns, please consult a professional.
How long is the bar when you get your tongue pierced?
The standard length for a tongue piercing bar is typically around 1 inch (25mm) in length. This allows for swelling that may occur after getting the piercing. The initial bar can be replaced with a shorter one once the swelling goes down to ensure a proper fit.
What size tongue bar do you use to pierce?
The standard size for a tongue piercing is usually 14 gauge. However, the exact size of the tongue bar used may vary depending on the individual's anatomy and the piercer's preference. It's important to consult with a professional piercer who can assess and recommend the appropriate size for you.
What size tongue bar is used when you first get it done?
It depends on your anatomy and the placement of the piercing if you're asking about length. For gauge, its usually either 16ga or 14ga.
When can you change your tongue bar?
2 weeks after the piercing was done, the swelling will be down by then and the barbell can be changed for a shorter one.
How do you get the belly bar out of the tongue piercing?
you pull it out hard
How long is a long tongue bar?
Each barbell is scaled to the size of the tongue to be pierced therefore there is no "actual size" barbell for tongues, this is why you need to have the piercing done by a professional body piercer who will scale and measure the tongue and place the correctly sized barbell into the piercing.
Can you use nipple bars as tongue bars?
Yes, as long as the gauge is correct for the tongue piercing - for example : nipple bar is 14 gauge - usual tongue piercing jewellery is 14 gauge and the length of the nipple bar is the correct length for the wearers tongue (this varies from person to person). Basically - if it fits - wear it!
How long after you get your tongue pierced can you change to a smaller bar?
After a tongue piercing, 99% of people will swell up straight away. Fortunately, the length of the bar is then supported due to the swelling. After 7 days, the majority of people will be able to have their bar changed down to a smaller one which is a lot more comfortable! Some people may be able to have a second change down if their tongue is smaller.
Is there a way to reduce tongue depression left by a tongue bar and still keep the piercing?
You could get a longer piercing but that could be uncomfortable and is not reccomended. Depending on how long you have had the piercing, if you have had for a long period of time the depression could take a very long time to disappear or could say like that forever if you decide to remove it.
What is the tongue piercing price in HTC in Phoenix Az?
The cost of getting a tongue piercing at HTC in Phoenix Az. is different. It all depends on what kind of piercing bar you are wanting.
What is the chance of your tongue piercing getting infected if your three months pregnant?
generally pregnancy does not interfere with piercings. if your pregnant and you have your belly button pierced, put a zip tie or long bar in it so the piercing will not tear. its likely that if your tongue is infected that it is not pregnancy related. try getting a long bar, and see if that helps.
Ive got a new tongue bar in and the top ball keeps slipping through the piercing hole the ball sizes are normal and its my second tongue bar after my first really long one what do i do?
Go to your piercer.
What does a toungue piercing mean?
tongue piercing, its a pretty self explanatory thing but. a tongue piercing is when you go to professional who is certified to do oral piercings legally. Your tongue will have a looped clamp put on it to hold your tongue in place, and a piercing needle will be put through your tongue near the middle and a small tongue bar will be inserted closely following the needle.
Is it normal to have a dint in the tongue under the ball of the bar in a tongue piercing?
yes it is a divet from the ball resting
What size jewelry should you start off with for a tongue piercing?
when you get your tongue pierced, the piercer will put in a long bar to accompany the swelling, as it does swell quite a lot. But after at least 2 weeks, you may change it to a smaller one. Also, dont keep your tongue bar out for too long, as it does heal quite quickly. It may sting at first while you change it, but just suck on some ice cubes or something. Hope that helped.
