Is it possible to do tongue piercings?

The tongue piercing is a puncture, after which a special earring-bar is inserted into the tongue. This procedure is almost painless. Most often, the puncture is done in the center, because along the edges in the tongue there are arteries, in case of damage, even a lethal outcome is possible . In addition, sometimes decorations are installed on the tip of the tongue or at its root, or horizontally.

Having ventured into the tongue piercing, not all daredevils know how to care for it in the first days after such piercing. Despite the fact that it is more painful to bite the tongue than to pierce it, in case of non-observance of the care recommendations, various complications are possible. It is very important to know that in the first couple of days after the puncture was made , the tongue becomes swollen, which means it becomes difficult to eat and talk. Sometimes this period lasts up to four days. There is even such a pattern: the language swells the stronger, the further the puncture from the tip of the tongue. Depending on the individual characteristics, in some people the healing process lasts several hours, while for others it takes several days or even weeks. Rehabilitation measures are needed to promote healing without infection. In addition, it is very important that the tongue is not excessively swollen, and there are no strong pain sensations.

Those who did the tongue piercing, at first should take care of that water does not fall on the wound, especially the sea. But the wound still needs to be wiped with a special liquid. Relieve the pain and remove puffiness will help pieces of ice, which should be put on the tongue. The first bar, which was inserted right after the piercing, should be worn at least a year. Only in this case, the delicate tissues of the tongue at the puncture site can finally heal. Then you can safely change jewelry. In the first four hours after the piercing, you can not eat anything, drink alcoholic beverages, and also smoke.

Every day you should rinse with antiseptic solution three to five times a day. While the wound does not heal, you can not drink alcohol, as it destroys the protective film and dissolves the tissue that has appeared.

For those who have done tongue piercing, care includes adhering to a strict diet. It is forbidden to eat spicy and spicy, and also salty. Eating hot food is also not allowed. Multicolored drinks such as coffee and juices are not recommended.

The period during which a long bar can not be removed is ten days. Then it can be changed to a short one. Otherwise, the tongue will swell again.

You should constantly tighten the bar, especially in the evening, before going to sleep and in the morning, after brushing your teeth.

Be sure to install a special decoration made of silicone in the tongue - so you will protect your teeth. In addition, unlike a metal earring, in this case the decoration will not heat up from hot food.

Popular and fashionable tongue piercings, reviews about which are mostly the most positive, still have some degree of risk. So, some people after this procedure increases the fragility of teeth, they become brittle. In addition, there may be problems with the gums. As a result of nerve damage, which is quite possible during such a procedure, sensitivity or motor activity of the tongue is disturbed. There may even be problems with speech if the decoration is incorrectly installed.