So yesterday I got my scaffolding piercing, which I absolutely love! And was very impressed by the fact that it didn't hurt AT ALL! I've noticed today that that the lower hole is slightly purple, a little swollen and a bit sensitive (It doesn't hurt, unless I knock it), where as the top hole is absolutely fine. The piercing is only 24 hours old and I've cleaned it in salt water baths so I'm guessing it's normal and the top hole is just reacting better than normal?
I'm going to assume that the first person doesn't have this piercing. I didn't know what a scaffolding piercing was, so I googled it. I have this piercing! But where I'm from we call it an industrial piercing. I wouldn't worry too much. You've just shoved something foreign into a part of your body that take a very long time to heal. That said, this sounds normal to me. Obviously it's going to swell a bit, change color, and be sore. You've just impaled something through your body! Haha. So yeah, it sounds pretty standard to me. A word of advice, get used to to the pain. It takes 4 to 7 months (sometimes longer) for this piercing to fully heal. Ive had mine for 7 months and it's still a little bit sore. Wash it every morning and night with a Q-tip, warm water, and anti-bacterial soap (Be gentle!). Try not and twist it during the first few weeks, and DON'T sleep on it. It will kill. The piercing will also puss and crust a little, so don't be worried (Unless it stinks REALLY bad). It may also bleed a little during the next few days, so again, don't worry. Sometimes bumps/bubbles will form as well. These will typically go away if you don't pick at them. If they don't, a doctor can prescribe a special cream. However, if your condition worsens, I'd see a doctor. Most people say don't let them take it out if it's not infected. And this is true. Don't remove it unless its absolutely necessary. So yeah, in a few months it should be much better, and then you can totally enjoy it, I do! Hope this helps. :D
You're fine, those are all normal effects of getting a new piercing. Signs of infection to look out for are excessive redness beyond the piercing area (some redness will be normal right now), a hot to the touch feeling, and the main thing is the yellow/green pus that usually has an odor to it. Swelling, sensitivity, bruising, crusties, and white lymph are to be expected. Make sure the salt you're using is non-iodized sea salt.
ohh yess ! go to the doctor and get medication
I've also had my scaffolding and I had the same issue. It was totally normal, I went back to the peircing place and asked if this was regular for the piercing. They said it was and to proceed with the cleaning process etc. they said it just has scabs because its healing :)
