Intense Swelling around New Septum Piercing

It's not uncommon to experience a lot of swelling in the area of this particular piercing, especially within the first few days of having it done, however there are things you can do and things you should look out for in this situation. The intensity of swelling and length of time it lasts varies greatly from person to person but heavy swelling usually doesn't last beyond the first few days of receiving a new septum piercing. In the meantime, there are methods you can use to bring the swelling down yourself if necessary such as applying ice or taking an anti-inflammatory pain killer. If within the next few days you haven't been able to get the swelling to go down significantly, I would definitely have it looked at as it could then be a sign of infection. Keep an eye on it and look out for any other signs of infection such as fever, yellow or green pus, or unbearable pain that makes the piercing site hurt to touch. Of course, that is worst case scenario. During the first few days after getting your piercing done, I'd chalk the swelling up to the fact that the piercing is still very new. Don't worry yourself just yet! Just try the solutions mentioned for getting the swelling down and keep on your aftercare program to keep the site clean. After that, consult your piercer or healthcare professional if the swelling has not decreased within a few more days. Hope this helps and best of luck to you with your piercing!