- Take pain medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil), to reduce discomfort.
- Apply an ice pack or cold compress to the area to reduce swelling.
- Use your sea salt soak to promote healing.
Do nipple piercings ever stop hurting?
There will be some pain when you get your nipple pierced. It'll typically be sore for a week after the piercing. You may also bleed, itch, or see swelling or discharge from the wound. Your nipple may feel sore or irritated as it heals over the next few months.
What does it mean when your nipple piercing hurts?
Any of these signs could mean there is an infection. Other symptoms of an infected piercing include: swelling and redness. extreme sensitivity or pain, especially to touch.
How do I know if my nipple piercing is rejecting?
Symptoms of piercing rejectionmore of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.the jewelry looking like it is hanging differently.More items...
Do nipple piercings ever stop crusting?
After cleaning the site for a few weeks, you will see less and less crusting until, eventually, it all disappears. This is not a process of one-size-fits-all. For some people the crusting goes away in two or three weeks–for others, it can take four or five weeks.