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-Remember: A piercing is a wound. Consequently, you should expect tenderness, swelling, discoloration, and possibly bruising, bleeding, and itching. Also, a natural part of the process for healing any wound includes the secretion of a white-yellow fluid (containing dead cells and blood plasma). This fluid will dry and form crust on your jewelry.

-An infected labret piercing can have swelling, redness, yellow-green pus like discharge, and a sensitivity to touch. In the case of infection, leave your labret jewelry in to make certain proper drainage occurs and to prevent the formation of an abscess. It is recommended to see your doctor right away if you are experiencing fevers or abdominal pain.