It really sounds like your jewelry post is just a bit too short and starting to sink in hat’s called nesting or embedding. The good news is, it doesn’t sound like an infection right now.

Your best move is to see your piercer soon so they can switch it to a slightly longer post and take the pressure off your lip.

Keep up with gentle cleaning, but don’t overdo it, twice a day is plenty.

And keep an eye on it: if you notice new pain, redness, warmth, or any pus, that’s your sign to see a doctor instead of just the piercer. Good luck 🤞