Well it should be healded in about 2 months:)
It can stay swollen for up to a week, depending on how it is being taken care of, and how your body reacts to it.
They don't swell. see a doctor if they are.
Lip piercings if you are following your written aftercare to the letter, should show a decrease in swelling by the two week time period.
Anywhere from 2-4 weeks. It will probably go down in about 2 weeks but it'll swell up if you hit or or something like that.
You can be any age as long as you have your parent's permission and they are present at the time that you are getting the piercing.
No, tongue rings are specifically designed for tongue piercings and are not suitable for an industrial piercing. An industrial piercing typically requires a long straight barbell that goes through two separate ear piercings. It is best to use jewelry that is specifically designed for an industrial piercing to ensure proper healing and comfort.
Absolutely...ice helps to bring the swelling down, but as long as you don't put it on for too long, and the piercing itself isn't constricted too tightly. I have a nose piercing too, and i do it all the time.
Until it stops hurting.
It all depends on how long you have had your piercing. If it has been more than 1 month, it might be infected. But if it is relatively new, that is perfectly normal. In both cases, just keep cleaning it with a sea salt and water solution and it should be OK. If is persists, go to your piercer, and they should be able to tell you and give you further instructions. Happy Piercing!
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.
Yes. After the piercing heals your speech will improve and will eventually return to normal.