Hey guys, I got my lip pierced about 3 days ago professionally. It was fine and only a little sore, i guess that was just because I just got it done. I have cleaned it 4 times every day with salt and warm water and rinsing the inside and outside of my lip. However last night at a nightclub it got a knock, today I woke up and it was very very sore and my lip was noticeably swollen. I cleaned it again with salt water and the swelling has gone down a little and no more pain. I can see that the back of the piercing is going into my actual lip, and there is a little whiteness around it, only a little bit. I'm quite concerned and hopefully one of you guys could hopefully give me some advise.
You might have the beginning of one, this is common in piercings. Have a doc look at it,to be sure,and get antibiotics if needed. Cleaning with a salt solution will not kill any bacteria found there, it is a good cleanser, but not for that.