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What Causes Swelling On Side Of Face After Piercing?
I have recently had my traves pierced on the 21st of june, after a couple if days it looked fine I was cleaning it twice a day, but since Wednesday it has started to swell a lot and get bigger, this morning I have woke up with like a bag on the side of my face near my tragus and that is really starting to hurt me loads, I don t know what to do.
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
As u said u have pierced your traves, swelling you have could be due to oedema or infection. So start with an antibiotic and an anti inflammotory and an ointment for local application.
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