Lip piercing: types of punctures, choice of jewelry, procedure, consequences

Currently, both boys and girls find ways to express themselves in various kinds of manipulations with their appearance. They do extraordinary hairstyles, wear flashy clothes and accessories. One such method of attracting attention is lip piercing, which today can be seen among many young people of both sexes.

This concept means the piercing of the corresponding part of the face and the subsequent insertion of jewelry into it. It is believed that this event is very harmless, since there are no large vessels or nerve endings in this part of the face. However, it can have negative consequences.

How is the procedure performed?

It is worth contacting an experienced specialist who will fulfill all the requirements for the implementation of the event.

Here's how to do both the lower and upper lip piercings:

The tool that the master will use is disinfected;
With a special marker, the specialist marks the place where the hole will be made;
The master disinfects the lip;
Next, a special needle with a catheter is used to directly pierce the area, after which the needle is removed and the catheter remains. The decoration is pulled through it into the resulting hole.

Those who are going to try this event on themselves are interested in whether the procedure is painful.

If it is performed by an experienced master, without ignoring all the rules and requirements, the event will be almost painless, it will take only a few minutes, and the puncture will heal relatively quickly. True, for this to be the case, proper lip care is also necessary.

Types of piercing

They are determined depending on the chosen decorations and the place where the hole will be made. All of them can be divided into 2 varieties.

On the lower lip

These include the following types of punctures:

Labret. A barbell with a ball is used as a decoration. Labret is also divided into two varieties: vertical and horizontal. The first one is very popular because it looks beautiful and there is no pain when piercing. The decoration is inserted into a hole made from the bottom edge of the lip to the top. Usually the piercing is done in the central part of the mouth. Horizontal piercings are slightly less popular. It is usually performed from left to right along the lip line;
Snake bite. Two punctures are performed, usually symmetrical, on both sides;

On the upper lip

There are several popular varieties.

Among them:

Monroe. As a rule, girls choose this style for themselves, since piercing allows them to imitate the famous mole of one of the most beautiful women - Marilyn Monroe. The puncture is performed only on the left side;
Madonna. This piercing method allows you to imitate the “fly” of a world-famous pop diva. Like the owner of the “original”, the hole is made on the right;
Dahlia. This type is no less popular and in demand than other types of piercings performed on the lip. Its originality lies in the fact that the punctures are performed on both sides, as if combining the two previous varieties - Monroe and Madonna;
Jellyfish. A hole is made in the groove above the lips;
Smile. It is not for nothing that this variety is called a smile (translated from English). Jewelry can only be seen when its owner smiles, which is the peculiarity of this style.

Depending on the chosen method of puncture - piercing performed above or below the lip, the jewelry itself is selected. The most commonly used earring is a labret earring, which is a barbell with two balls at the ends, usually made of titanium. Rings and circulars are also used, and for punctures made horizontally, microbananas are usually used.

Procedure at home

Of course, this option is economical, but before you begin the process, you need to make sure that you know all the requirements for the event, otherwise it may turn out to be unsafe.

Firstly, to make a piercing, regardless of where it will be - above, below or on the lip, you need to purchase a special tool.

Under no circumstances use a regular needle found in a sewing box for this purpose.

Secondly, make sure that your hands and instruments are sterile clean.

Remove the equipment from its packaging and disinfect it and the decoration you will be inserting. Wipe the future puncture site with gauze or a clean cloth.

Start the process from the inside of your mouth. Pierce the muscle tissue first and then press the needle again to complete the procedure. Make sure that from the outside the tool is where it is needed - first mark the puncture site. Control the piercing angle during the event. At the final stage, carefully insert the decoration into the resulting hole.

Care

As a rule, healing of the place where the hole is made takes about 2 weeks. Complete healing will take about a month, in some cases – 2. Usually this period is characterized by the fact that a person experiences discomfort while eating or talking. Do not smoke, eat or drink for 3-4 hours after the event. After 4 hours you can treat yourself to ice cream.

To make a piercing of your lower or upper lip heal faster, follow these simple recommendations:

For 2 weeks, try to give up hot, salty, sweet, sour, and solid foods;
Take vitamins belonging to group B;
Chew your food carefully without damaging your tooth enamel;
Do not touch the earring without treating your hands with alcohol. You should not touch the jewelry often, and if you do, do not make sudden movements to avoid damaging your teeth.

If the piercing does not heal for a long time, you should consult a doctor, especially if yellowing appears at the hole site - this may indicate an infection.

You should not remove jewelry for more than 1 day, regardless of what type of piercing you choose.

If you decide to remove the jewelry for good, simply take out the earring and wait until the puncture heals completely. To speed up this process, use special ointments and creams.

Consequences

Despite the fact that the event is considered practically safe, they can still happen. This must be taken into account before decorating your mouth with an earring.

How can the procedure turn out and what could be the consequences of it?

In 20% of cases, decoration causes allergies, and during the event or during the healing process an infection can occur;
In 10% of cases, the wound heals very poorly, so there is a need to see a doctor. He prescribes washing or the use of other means, and sometimes there are indications for getting rid of the piercing;
In some cases, the tissue does not heal properly;
There are situations when, during a procedure, a salon client is infected with viral hepatitis or even AIDS;
Sometimes, when piercing, nerve endings are affected, and this can manifest itself even years later.

Considering the possible consequences of lip piercing, think carefully about whether you are willing to risk your health.

How to pierce your lip?

Nowadays on the street you can often meet people of various age groups with piercings all over their bodies. The fashion for piercing has especially gained wide popularity in Europe.

Nowadays, lip piercing is considered one of the simplest. The main reason for this is the absence of large blood vessels in the lip, as well as a large number of nerve nodes.

Why is this necessary? Only those people who have done or are planning to get a piercing can answer truthfully. Let's find out how to pierce your lip. Everything that is described below must be performed accurately and carefully. Read first, then do!

Caring for the puncture site

The wound heals within 12-15 days. Complete healing of the puncture site takes about a month. During this time, a person may experience discomfort. This is especially noticeable during eating and talking. But if the master performed this procedure correctly, then the discomfort should be minimal. Immediately after the puncture procedure, you should not eat or drink. After 4 hours you can enjoy ice cream. The cold temperature of this dessert will relieve pain and reduce swelling.

You can speed up the healing of the wound at the puncture site by following these instructions:

For the first couple of weeks, do not eat salty, sweet, hot, sour or solid foods.
Take vitamin complexes that contain predominantly B vitamins
Food must be consumed very carefully, without damaging the mucous membrane and enamel of the teeth.
You should not touch jewelry without cleaning your hands with alcohol.

If the puncture site does not heal for a long time, and signs of infection appear, you should immediately consult a doctor. You cannot remove jewelry for a long time. This may cause the wound to heal. If you decide to get rid of the piercing, then remove the jewelry and speed up the healing process with the help of special ointments.

What are the dangers of piercing in the mouth?

Today, piercing procedures are practically safe. But negative consequences can occur. Especially if you carry out a puncture at home or in places that do not have permission to do so. There are the following risks of decorating the mouth area:

Jewelry can cause allergies, and infection can occur as the wound heals.
In some cases, the process of wound healing can take a very long time. This will require the use of special means that accelerate tissue regeneration.
If the puncture site does not heal properly, a scar may appear.
In places not intended for such a procedure, dangerous diseases may be introduced
If the procedure is performed incorrectly, nerve endings may be damaged.

You can reduce all the above-described risks of carrying out this procedure in specialized salons where professionals work. Lip piercing is one of the most interesting ways to express yourself and change your appearance. The advantage of this procedure is that if you get tired of such decoration, you can remove it. The puncture site will heal quickly. There will be practically no traces left after this.

How to pierce your lip yourself

First, let's get the necessary tools. First of all, we need a special tongue holder (can be replaced with a regular oval window clamp). Of course, you can’t do without a needle with a catheter, which is specially designed for piercing. Don’t forget to take the main decoration for the lip – labret (sometimes called decoration).

Before the procedure, be sure to treat your lip. Rinse your mouth with a solution of hydrogen peroxide (dilute hydrogen with water in a 1:1 ratio). Rinse your mouth for 5 minutes. Treat the future puncture site with a special antiseptic wipe or regular 95% ethyl alcohol. Immerse the earring itself and its ball in 95% alcohol for 15-20 minutes.

The puncture itself should be done along the midline, retreating about 8 mm. from the reddish labial border. Mark the puncture points. Now you can proceed to the actual lip piercing.

Secure the skin fold on the lip with the previously prepared clip. The previously designated puncture points should fall into the clamp windows.
Carefully pierce the fixed skin fold with a sterile needle.
After this, remove the needle. The catheter should be left in place.
Insert the labret stem into the catheter.
Use a labret to push the catheter out of the canal.
The labret itself should be located in the “inside-out” position.
Wait until the threaded part of the labret appears on the opposite side.
Remove the catheter from the stem of the jewelry and screw on the ball.
During step 8, do not forget to hold the skin fold. If you do not hold the skin fold, the catheter can easily slip off the stem and the whole procedure will be in vain.
Now my lip is pierced. Rinse your mouth again (with the same solution as before). Also apply chlorhexidine digluconate to the skin and the outside of the canal. For a more visual example of a piercing, you can watch a video of how a lip is pierced.

You already have a pierced lip! Now you need to pay attention to the mandatory procedures after piercing.

How does the procedure work?

The manipulation lasts no more than five minutes. The area to be pierced is first disinfected; the technician also makes markings and agrees on the point of needle penetration with the client. For people with a low pain threshold, a specialist, if desired, can perform pain relief.

Then the master grabs the puncture area with a special tool that fixes the place where the needle passes and makes a through hole, “threads” the earring and treats the wound. After the procedure, detailed aftercare instructions are given. Important! When the philtrum is punctured, there may be a slight appearance of blood and aching pain - this is considered normal.

Mandatory aftercare after piercing

Do not remove the labret for 6 weeks.
During the first 3 days after the puncture, avoid water treatments in the pool, bathhouse, or swimming in ponds.
Regularly daily treat the skin at the puncture site with an antiseptic or the above-mentioned chlorhexidine digluconate. It is necessary to ensure that the antiseptic enters from both sides - from the side where the needle enters and from the side where it exits. When processing, do not forget to move and scroll the earring in the channel.
The procedure from point 3 must be performed morning and evening for 6 weeks.
Do not treat the puncture site with alcohol under any circumstances, as this may cause a burn.
Treat the puncture site at all times after playing sports, showering, bathing, sauna or swimming.
After the puncture procedure, avoid hot, spicy, salty foods. Try to eliminate smoking.
Only after 4 weeks can you safely remove and change the earring.
Don't forget to take off your earring when visiting the sauna or solarium. During the first 3 weeks, visiting the sauna and solarium is prohibited.

Of all the areas of the face, piercings in the area of the upper and lower frenulum are considered the most painful. Lip piercing gives the appearance of elegance and seductiveness, but in addition it can pose a health threat.

Possible complications and care rules

Rehabilitation and tissue healing after jellyfish piercing of the upper lip lasts on average 2 weeks, the lower - up to a month. After the procedure, you should not eat, smoke, or drink alcoholic beverages for 4 hours. If you neglect the specialist’s recommendations while caring for the wound, the client will be faced with:

inflammatory reactions, suppuration of gums, lips, teeth;
increasing the healing time of the puncture site;
stomatitis;
in rare cases, the piercing may be rejected, which is associated with the wrong choice of jewelry.

The rules for caring for a wound at home are as follows:

avoiding sweet fatty foods, baked goods, and foods containing yeast;
abstinence from alcohol, cigarettes;
restriction or temporary refusal of physical activity due to sweat entering the wound, which promotes the proliferation of microorganisms and the development of inflammatory processes;
regular treatment of the piercing with antiseptic agents provided by the salon, or with antiseptics from the pharmacy: miramistin, chlorhexidine;
refusal to kiss;
prohibition from touching or turning the jewelry until the puncture is completely healed.

In the first year after the piercing, experts do not recommend removing the jewelry to replace it or being without it, since the piercings in the lip area quickly heal.

If the client changes his mind about wearing a piercing, he should be prepared that a scar will remain at the piercing site.

Types of lip piercings

The art of body holes came to European countries during the Middle Ages. For the first time, researchers encountered such an unusual approach to decorating themselves while studying African countries.

There are the following types of lip piercings:

Monroe
is perhaps one of the most beautiful and stylish lip piercing options. Performed on the right side of the face, similar to Marilyn's birthmark. This is a kind of imitation of the mole of a 50s diva. In rarer versions, it is done on both sides, while maintaining complete symmetry;
Madonna
. This piercing is similar to the Monroe, but it is usually done on the other side. In some sources it is also called Crawford. In theory, it can also be performed on both sides of the mouth, but this is rarely resorted to;
Smile
, also known as a piercing of the upper frenulum. Virtually painless procedure to perform. But that's where its advantages end. The main disadvantages of this piercing are the inconvenience of operation and mechanical damage to the teeth. Despite this, tissue is most often pierced at home in this place;
In a jellyfish
, the center of the nasolabial cavity is pierced. For a classic style, special earrings with a flat clip are used. In the early 2000s, vertical and horizontal jellyfish became widespread. In them, the puncture is made in a straight line in the chosen direction and a barbell or banana earring is used as an earring;
Lowbrett
- under lip piercing. It can be horizontal or vertical and belongs to the flat style. Unlike a regular labrette, the earring is located almost not on the chin;
Ashley
is a beautiful, but very painful and difficult to heal type of body art. It is done exactly in the middle of the lower lip. One of the rare types of piercings that can be performed on both the external and internal sides. Another feature is that after removing the jewelry, unsightly large scars remain;
Estrum
is characterized by a horizontal arrangement of the earring. Doing it is not only painful, but also dangerous. If the depth of the puncture is chosen incorrectly, the jewelry is rejected by the body, or, conversely, it takes too long to heal and is removed on its own;
Labrette
- piercing of the lower lip. For the safety of the oral cavity, it is done below the gum level, which minimizes damage to the teeth. It is recommended to use bananas as decoration, although rings, half rings and eyebrow spikes are also suitable.

But the names of female types of lip piercings do not end there. Body art masters often create compositions from individual punctures, creating so-called bites. For example, spider, dog, cyber, snake and shark bites are made. Micro bananas, rings and half rings are used as decoration.

One of the most interesting body arts in the world is considered to be the dahlia bite - here the earrings are located in the corners of the mouth. Particular importance is attached to the shape of bananas. They can be spherical, spiky and others

Lip piercing as a type of piercing

Piercing the skin in the lip area with subsequent insertion of jewelry into the puncture (lip piercing) has been known for a long time; several thousand years ago, representatives of the nobility decorated themselves in this way. Today, piercing is at the height of fashion and lip piercing is the safest type of piercing, since there are relatively few blood vessels and nerves in this area and it is accessible for treatment.

Lip piercing is actually a minor surgical procedure and must be performed by a surgeon in a sterile procedure room or operating room. The main conditions for this procedure are sterility and knowledge of the anatomical features of the lip area (otherwise you can get into a blood vessel or nerve). All instruments used for lip piercing and jewelry must be sterile; only disposable needles are used for these purposes. After the puncture is made and the jewelry is inserted, special restorative treatment is prescribed; the jewelry is not removed until the wound is completely healed, which occurs within a month; swelling and redness of the tissue lasts from one to three days. The wound must be treated with antiseptic agents (for example, miramistin), without damaging the surrounding tissue.

After a lip piercing, you should not eat, drink alcohol, or smoke for some time (about four hours). Until the wound heals, you need to limit your intake of spicy, salty, smoked, hot foods, alcohol and smoke less (nicotine constricts blood vessels, which means wound healing slows down).

You can do several lip piercings at once, but no more than two, as this can lead to deformation of the lip tissue.

Who is contraindicated for lip piercing?

Lip puncture, like any surgical procedure, has contraindications, which is why it must be performed by a surgeon. Contraindications include:

severe diseases of internal organs (for example, cardiovascular or kidney failure - in any of these conditions there is no need for an extra source of infection in the body);
acute diseases (flu, sore throat, cold - complications may arise);
allergies of various origins (allergic skin diseases, bronchial asthma - it is unknown how the body will react to metal);
blood diseases, including bleeding disorders (possibility of bleeding and various complications);
any skin diseases (for example, psoriasis, eczema - skin irritation will increase);
taking hormonal medications, including hormonal contraceptives (immunity decreases - threat of infectious complications).

Complications of lip piercing

After the lip piercing procedure, the following complications may occur:

development of infection, which will cause inflammation of the soft tissues of the face with subsequent formation of scars; the infection can quickly spread to the brain (rarely, but meningitis, encephalitis can occur) and other internal organs;
bleeding or nerve injury - with a lip puncture, such complications are rare, however, they cannot be excluded;
the formation of keloid scars - unlike ordinary (light) ones, they are red in color, protrude above the surface of the surrounding tissues and are covered with a thin layer of delicate skin prone to ulceration; burning, itching, pain and other unpleasant sensations often appear in the area of the keloid scar; it looks very unaesthetic and is prone to growth, and sometimes it is impossible to remove it, since such a complication depends on the individual characteristics of the patient;
ingrowth of parts of the labret from the inside of the mucous membrane of the lips (this occurs if the jewelry is too short - they need to be changed in the surgical office);
Labret rejection is rare and occurs only when wearing low-quality jewelry or improper care.

Lip piercing is a simple procedure and, if performed correctly, can be a great addition to your face.

Galina Romanenko

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How to do a lip piercing step by step

You can do lip piercing in two ways – with a gun or a needle. All masters recommend using a needle. This is due to the fact that when working with a gun, skin particles fall under the working plates, thereby contributing to blood poisoning during further procedures. Reviews claim that even a professional needle can be replaced by a simple pharmaceutical catheter. What you want to work with – decide for yourself.

How to pierce the frenulum of the upper lip or smiley:

When piercing the navel, ear, nose or other parts of the body, these manipulations are not necessary. But when piercing this area, the most important thing is to reduce salivation. To do this, before starting the procedure, large glands (they are located under the tongue and near the jaws) need to be covered with cotton wool. In dental offices, special tampons are used for this purpose - they can be bought at the pharmacy;
The future puncture site should be washed with hydrogen peroxide or Chlorhexidine. After this, the upper lip is pulled upward so that thin places can be reached;
This piercing is very easy to perform at home due to its painlessness. To pierce a smiley, you need to find a white area on the bridle and point the needle there. If the bridle is large enough, then you can experiment with the height of the earring. With a lower setting it will be noticeable during a conversation, with a higher setting it will be practically invisible;
Afterwards, the tampons are simply removed from the glands and the mouth is rinsed with Miramistin. There is no blood, so further use of cotton balls is not advisable.

Video: Lower lip piercing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xisf_A3WCFY

To pierce any other area of the lip or perioral space, you will need special clips. They are needed not only for fixation, but also to prevent a beautiful piercing from moving to the side, breaking the symmetry. You can buy these in any specialized stores.

If doing a real lip piercing is scary, then you can temporarily get a fake piercing. This is a deception or a fake “puncture”. Such artificial decor will decorate the image for a while and will be able to show the hidden “informal” side of the personality without external damage.

Contraindications

Any body art carries a certain health risk. There are some contraindications for piercing. First of all, these are herpes and other skin diseases. It is not recommended to pierce the skin during colds.

Other contraindications for piercing:

Pregnancy. This is not a categorical requirement, but during lactation and during an “interesting” position, interventions in the body are not recommended;
Blood diseases. If the piercing should heal, the reason lies in the composition of the blood. If platelet formation time is short or other diseases occur, it is recommended to remove the jewelry;
It should not be done with any reduced immunity.

The main consequences that lip piercing owners face are swelling, suppuration or infection. If a girl’s piercing has festered, she needs to remove the jewelry, apply an antiseptic compress to the wound and take more careful care of the hole.

But, sometimes, inflammatory processes begin not because of improper care, but because of the wrong material of the piercing jewelry or the weight of the earring. For example, if the labrette is too heavy, it can pull on the skin and interfere with normal healing. In this case, you need to change the decor to gold or silver, but thinner and lighter.

what is it like?

In practice, many cosmetologists divide piercing into horizontal and vertical. The first type, in fact, involves a fairly deep puncture made parallel to the lip. How long does it take for a lip piercing to heal? Deep puncture - for 2 to 4 weeks. Jewelry for this type of piercing should be chosen from a hypoallergenic alloy.

If we talk about a vertical puncture, then in this case it is done exclusively in the center, starting from the lower limit and up to the upper, most central point. It heals faster - in 7-10 days. A special decoration - labrets - is ideal for it.

They do the lip piercing themselves, the photo of which you see in the article, in a minute - quickly and efficiently. Many people ask whether the procedure itself is painful. In this case, everything depends on the pain threshold, which is typical for each of the patients, when for some the pain seems unbearable, and for others it’s like a mosquito bite. However, there is no need to worry - the piercer always has painkillers on hand, which can be used before the puncture procedure.

Painfulness of the procedure

Any piercing is accompanied by unpleasant sensations, and jellyfish piercings on the upper and lower lips are no exception.
The level of pain depends on the following factors:

pain threshold;
presence or absence of anesthesia;
master level;
condition at the time of piercing (it is undesirable to do piercing during illness).

It is not recommended to come to a session after a sleepless night, hungry or showing signs of illness. These symptoms will increase the likelihood of pain during the process.

In the photo - a variant of the jellyfish piercing - jestrum (estrum) piercing:

How to properly pierce your lip at home?

For many fashionistas and fashionistas, the question of whether it is possible to get a lip piercing at home without visiting a beauty salon is very relevant. It is quite possible to carry out such a procedure at home on your own. In this case, you can do it either yourself or by asking a friend for help.

The lip piercing process itself is quite quick, and the main point in this is preparation. To make a puncture, you should buy a catheter needle at the pharmacy - it looks more like a tube than a syringe needle, which is familiar to many, with a large diameter outlet. Next you need to decide on the choice of decoration. In this case, you should choose a long labret, but not a ring. Although the latter looks sexier, it will take longer for the wound to heal.

Next, treat the piercing itself with an alcohol solution, but there is no need to treat the needle: this was done previously by the manufacturer and packaged under sterile conditions. Next, use a catheter needle to puncture the front of the lip and insert the piercing. The main thing in this regard is a steady hand, because the slightest error will lead to slipping and more injury.

Where to get a piercing?

The best option is a specialized salon, staffed by qualified craftsmen who have access to certified equipment. The key requirement is compliance with the rules of sterilization of instruments and maintaining the necessary sanitary and hygienic environment. The client has every right to make sure that the instruments are sterile without fear of offending the specialist. If you have the slightest doubt, it is better to go to another salon.

The master must comply with the following requirements:

use clean cotton pads to apply the anesthetic, or use the product in spray form;
use only sterile needles, unpack them in the presence of the client so that he can see;
store instruments in a sterile area (under a UV lamp);
work in disposable latex or rubber gloves, take new ones from the packaging for each client.

If these requirements are met, the risk of tissue infection during the procedure is minimal. Otherwise, bacteria may enter the wound and an infection may develop. Its symptoms:

increased pain in the puncture area;
swelling and swelling of the upper lip;
discharge of pus;
tissue compaction at the puncture site;
increased body temperature;
symptoms of intoxication - weakness, headache.

In this case, it is recommended to urgently consult a doctor - surgeon, cosmetologist, dermatologist. He must examine the area above the upper lip, if necessary, remove the jewelry, clean the wound, remove pus and disinfect the tissue. The doctor may prescribe local antibacterial agents or oral antibiotics. In this case, the decoration will have to be thrown away or replaced with something else.

How to care for your piercing?

After a fashionable piercing is done, it is worth adopting certain rules that will contribute to a speedy recovery and healing.

The rules themselves are simple and do not require any special tools or knowledge, but their strict adherence will help not only speed up healing, but also prevent complications. At the very beginning, it is worth remembering and strictly following the rule: for the first 6-7 days you should not steam the place on the lip that has been pierced or decorated with piercings. And what is equally important: in the first two days, getting this place wet is strictly prohibited!

In addition, for 7-10 days it is worth wiping the puncture site on the lip with special antiseptic agents, without removing the earring or labret itself. The piercing itself should be periodically rotated, preventing it from overgrowing, moistening it with an antiseptic and cleaning the ear. For wiping, you can buy an alcohol solution of miramistin or chlorhexidine at the pharmacy - these are excellent antiseptics. If you are allergic to these drugs or have an individual intolerance, you can alternatively take an ointment with an antiseptic composition or calendula tincture. Boron or

Many people drink alcohol before getting their lips pierced, so to speak, for courage and as a pain reliever. This should not be done - in this case, the blood clots worse, and therefore it will be somewhat more difficult to stop the bleeding. Alcohol is ineffective as a pain reliever. At the same time, it reduces the effectiveness of local painkillers. You should choose high-quality jewelry - do not skimp on yourself, because such infringement will not lead to the best consequences.

The earring itself or the labret should not be changed at first - wait until the puncture heals and only then can you experiment and choose something new. Agree, everything is quite simple, and if the rules are followed, the result will be rapid healing of the puncture and the absence of complications in the form of redness, suppuration and infection.

Lip piercing: consequences

Before you decide on such a cosmetic procedure, you should think with a cool head and without emotions about whether you need to get a piercing. Think about how the piercing itself will look on your face in 10 years. And also, don’t discount the possible consequences, and not the most pleasant ones. For example, the puncture itself, hitting a nerve or muscle, can lead to distortion of facial tissues - do you want to look like that? Of course not, not to mention the possibility of infection of the puncture site and blood in the absence of thorough treatment.

In addition, after piercing a person’s lips, they can expect problems with their teeth - cracking of tooth enamel and inflammatory processes on the gums, periodontitis, fracture or chipping of the front teeth. After a piercing, few people are interested in spending money on a dentist.

What are the risks associated with lip piercing?

As noted earlier, lip piercings can cause dental problems, damage, and gum inflammation. All this can be caused by incorrectly selected piercing jewelry, lack of treatment of the puncture, or an attempt to remove the jewelry in the first days after the procedure.

In addition to problems with the oral cavity and teeth, blood poisoning is also possible when an infection gets into the wound, as well as the formation of a so-called fistula in the absence of proper care. Also, if the procedures for treating a puncture with an antiseptic are carried out incorrectly, itching and swelling may occur.

Before making serious decisions about your appearance, consult a specialist and weigh the pros and cons. Don't do rash things!

Lip piercing is a fashionable way to decorate the body by piercing the soft tissue in the mouth area and inserting earrings into the holes. There are a large number of varieties of earring placement, some of which are loved by girls, and some by men. People use this method to draw attention to their lips. The appearance becomes graceful or brutal, seductive or repulsive. What will you choose?

Piercing Medusa

Medusa piercing is a puncture in the middle of the philtrum. It is located slightly below the nasal septum. The Medusa piercing received its exotic name in 1990 thanks to the model and hairdresser from Toronto - Carrick.

As a decoration for this type of piercing, a labret is used, which is decorated with a ball on the outside and is flat on the other side. Typically, piercers use Teflon, titanium labrets or surgical steel as decoration. Jewelry, like the piercing itself, should take into account human physiology. Incorrect piercing and incorrectly chosen jewelry will contribute to the development of various diseases of the teeth and gums. In order to reduce the risks of dangers, contact the Tortuga tattoo parlor. It employs professionals with extensive experience who know their business and will be happy to give you a beautiful piercing.

The healing time for a Medusa piercing is approximately 3-4 weeks. To minimize all dangers, a piercing requires some care. For complete healing of the wound, the owner of such a piercing needs to wash the mouth with antibacterial soap or a special solution every day after eating. The wound healing process will be accelerated if you exclude coffee, alcoholic beverages, yeast products, and sweets from your diet for a month. Also, when contacting the piercing, you can only wash your hands.

Rejection of Medusa piercings is almost never seen. Great danger exists only when using low-quality jewelry or improper care. And you can’t allow infection to get into the wound and start the healing process.

One of the types of Medusa piercing is the Estrum piercing. It is done vertically through the upper lip so that the two ends of the bar are visible from the outside.

Features and danger of piercing

Lip piercing has been known since ancient times. Today we can safely say that the former sacred meaning to the placement of jewelry on the face has been lost. This is nothing more than a tribute to fashion and a way to stand out from the crowd, to become a person, an individual. The tradition came from America and Africa, where it was of a ritual nature and was used to emphasize a person’s status.

An original hobby has captured the minds of millions of people. Performing extravagant acts is commendable, but is it appropriate in all cases?

The nuances of lip piercing:

You cannot do a puncture if there are contraindications: epilepsy attacks, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, skin diseases, allergic reactions to metals, breastfeeding period, infectious and viral diseases, oral diseases, caries.
You should select a salon and a piercer carefully, since the dubious professionalism of the piercer, lack of licenses and certificates can lead to blood contamination with hepatitis, AIDS, HIV, etc.
The dress code of a workplace or school may prohibit the presence of informal facial jewelry. If you have a lip piercing, you should not go to serious negotiations and job interviews.

Does it hurt to get a piercing? Fear stops a lot of fans. Pain during puncture is rated 6 points out of 10. Minor surgical intervention takes only 2-3 minutes. A sharp needle easily passes through thin, soft skin.

Types of lip piercing at the piercing site

Depending on the location of the holes, there are two main varieties, which have their own subspecies.

Upper lip piercing:

Jellyfish. The middle of the dimple under the nose is decorated.
Monroe. This is a kind of artificial imitation of the famous mole of Marilyn Monroe. Location: on the left side of the upper jaw.
Madonna. The front sight is a deception. Similar to the previous type, but the puncture is made on the right side.
Smile. Translated from English, this variety is called “smile.” The earring is located in the bridle.
Dahlia. An extraordinary way of self-realization. It is a combination of the two previously mentioned types - Monroe and Madonna.

Lower lip piercing:

Snake bite. This is a symmetry piercing - two punctures on the sides are located on the same line.
Labret. In this case, there are two ways to create a hole: horizontal and vertical piercing. Particularly popular is the second option, which involves placing one edge of the earring under the edge and the other in the lip. The horizontal arrangement involves inserting the product from left to right along the lower contour. The sides are often decorated.
Ashley. The hole is made exactly in the middle at the bottom. One of the most painful and problematic options.
Lowbrett. Belongs to the category of plane punctures. This is a piercing under the lip where the earring is located almost in the chin area.
Estrum. The product is inserted horizontally, its rod passes inside the skin on the lower sponge. The wrong choice of depth threatens rejection.

These are the main types of lip piercing; for extraordinary individuals, masters offer combinations of two or more puncture options: spider bite, angel bite, shark bite, dog bite, etc.

You can choose a composition based on photos of finished works or come up with your own together with a specialist.

What kind of jewelry is used for lip piercings?

Barbell. Universal piercing jewelry - suitable for almost all types of piercing, except smiley. It is a metal rod with balls at the ends.
Labret. It looks almost the same as a barbell, only with a disk instead of a ball at one end. This part of the decoration is the “wrong side” and is always located on the inside of the lip. Like the barbell, this is an almost universal decoration.
Banana. A type of barbell with a curved shaft. Most often used for labret and smile types of punctures.
Ring. Everything here is clear from the name. There are piercing rings with and without inserts. Suitable for all types of labret.
Circular. An open ring with decorative elements on the edges, most often balls or spikes. Suitable for labret and frenulum piercing.

As for choosing lip piercings, there is no point in giving even general recommendations. Everything is strictly individual and depends on the wishes and life guidelines of a person at a particular moment. A good master will always offer several types of lip piercings, explain all the names in detail and, together with the client, choose the best option.

How it works in the salon and at home

How to pierce your lip? The decision must be made by the master, taking into account the location of the hole and the complexity of the technique. It is acceptable to use a gun, but professionals recommend stabbing with a needle. While using the gun, skin particles get under the surface of the plates, which can cause blood poisoning.

How to do an upper lip and smile piercing:

Before starting the work process, the master places cotton rolls under the tongue and near the jaws to block large glands and reduce salivation.
Instruments and the selected earring must be disinfected in an autoclave.
The puncture site is lubricated with an antiseptic, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.
Marks are drawn.
The skin is grasped and pulled back using surgical forceps.
If your lip is pricked, the needle enters from the inside towards the outside. When working with a frenulum, the instrument is inserted into the white area. With a large area of the frenulum, experiments are possible, but a tall smiley will be difficult to see, and a lower one will get in the way.
The earring is installed using a catheter or following a needle.
The tampons are removed and treatment is carried out with Miramistin.

Rules for replacing stud earrings after piercing with a gun

Lower lip: piercing in the salon:

Disinfection of instruments and the site of the future hole.
The location for installation of the decoration is outlined.
The skin is grabbed with forceps.
A needle is inserted followed by an earring.
Treatment is carried out with a disinfectant solution.

How to get your lips pierced at home? Manipulations should be carried out in the order described in the salon methods of carrying out the procedure. It doesn’t matter where you are doing the lip piercing at the bottom, at the top or on the side, you must follow the rules of asepsis, monitor hand hygiene and carry out all movements clearly and quickly.

Home conditions are not suitable for carrying out such a variety as lip piercing with symmetrical arrangement of earrings. Only a professional can correctly position the marks and clearly form the holes.

Lip piercing, lower and upper. Is it possible to pierce at home?

Lip piercing is a fairly common procedure nowadays to decorate your body. They say that this is a kind of way to express yourself, to experiment with your appearance. So, someone dyes their head in a bright acidic color, someone gets tattoos all over their body, and someone decides to pierce their lips. Moreover, such a tempting accessory can be seen in equal proportions on both men and women.

What is a lip piercing?

This is a puncture on a part of the body of the face in the place that pleases you most, i.e. a kind of decoration insert. This procedure is harmless and not particularly painful, since in such a part of the body as the lips there are no strong nerve endings, and there are few blood vessels. Absolutely anyone at any age can get their lip pierced; there are no gender restrictions. And the main thing is that such an accessory can always be removed at any time, and the wound will heal as if you never had anything.

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Types of lip piercing and options for its implementation:

Lower lip piercing and its features

A labret is an interesting accessory that we are used to seeing in the form of a small barbell with a ball. The shape of the labret can be either horizontal or vertical. Both are very popular among young people, since among piercing connoisseurs it looks very beautiful and even sexy, and many also claim that there is no pain during piercing. This type of lip piercing is inserted according to the direction from the bottom to the top. The labret is said to be the most popular piercing of its kind and is done by many piercing enthusiasts.
Snake bite. A kind of lip piercing, which is made in exactly two punctures, completely symmetrical to each other, absolutely on both sides of the lips. Not all amateurs do this method of piercing, since a snake bite looks quite extravagant and shocking, but connoisseurs still decide to take such a step in order to stand out among the crowd.

Upper lip piercing

Monroe. The name is the same as the famous actress of the 20th century - Marilyn Monroe. Remember the beautiful fly that was on the left side of the actress? Monroe's lip piercing is also done; it is a small piercing on the left side just above the lips, which many girls do. If you make a piercing above the lip as in the photo (imitation of a black spot or mole) it looks very beautiful and sexy. It is interesting that many girls have a mole on the left side.
Madonna. The same as Monroe, only the puncture is performed on the right side just above the lip. The photo of Madonna's style lip piercing is different from Monroe's, even though it is symmetry.
Dahlia. And this method of self-expression is even more beautiful, since it combines Morneau-style piercing and Madonna in one bottle. So, girls and even some guys decide to undergo a similar procedure, doing piercings on the left and right sides at the same time. Many believe that the dahlia is the peak of sexuality and beauty.
Jellyfish. A puncture that is made in the very groove of the mouth. Typically, this type of piercing is already outdated, but many connoisseurs of the old-fashioned prefer this look.

A piercing should always be thought through in advance, because piercing under or above the lip is a serious matter and needs to be carefully thought through. This determines the delicate choice of accessory that everyone around will see. Thus, not only iron piercings, but also rhinestones are very popular among their consumers.

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How to pierce a lip at home and is it worth doing?

As a rule, this option includes financial savings, because a real puncture costs from 1000 and above. Now, without focusing on the price, turn to another - how well you are aware of all the rules and techniques on how to pierce your lip.

All this means that some people did not complete this procedure very well at home. That is why such an “event” with one’s own person can lead to unsafe consequences if one is careless and not serious about this matter.

Purchase a tool that can be used to perform a piercing. It is sold in specialized stores. Under no circumstances use a homemade needle or knitting needle to avoid introducing infection into the blood.
Before the process, wash your hands well with soap, or even better, do this several times with a special antibacterial substance. The towel used to dry your hands should be as sterile and clean as possible.
Carefully open the packaging of the piercing, thoroughly disinfect the accessory and equipment with which you are going to insert the piercing into the lip. Be sure to thoroughly clean the area where the piercing will be pierced and inserted.
The procedure starts from the inside of the lips. To begin with, the puncture is made in the muscles, then with slight pressure on the needle a little deeper to pierce through the desired place. It will be good if you worry about this in advance and mark where the final puncture site will be. As soon as the needle goes through, quickly take a sterile piercing and insert it into your lip, tighten the washers, and show off in front of the mirror.

Proper piercing care

The process does not stop at the puncture procedure, because you need to protect your beauty and properly care for healing. The puncture will only hurt, itch and turn red for about two weeks. It may take you a month, or maybe more, for complete healing.

Do not complain that it will be inconvenient for you to eat, talk, or drink water. If you have bad habits, then you should forget for a few hours that you have cigarettes and it’s time to smoke. And the most patient ones, who held out from food and water after the puncture for about 5 hours, are allowed to eat a huge ice cream!

for about two weeks you will have to abstain from salty, hard, too sweet, very hot and sour foods;
at the end of the puncture process, immediately go to the pharmacy for vitamins so that healing goes faster, you will need vitamin B;
while eating, chew it several times carefully and not quickly, slowness and proper care are important here, your task is to follow the instructions, because this is your beauty;
Until your hands are washed or treated with alcohol, touching the piercing is strictly prohibited, and in general you should not touch the accessory too often, otherwise healing will not be so fast;
Tooth enamel suffers greatly from punctures and piercings; to prevent this from happening, make fewer sudden movements with your face and mouth, and watch your conversation.

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Advice from experts

If you notice that your lip piercing does not heal for quite a long time, then be sure to contact the master who performed the piercing for you. Moreover, if you notice a yellow spot at the puncture site, you should immediately consult a doctor. This is not a joke - probably an infection was introduced during the procedure, which cannot be delayed; it must be treated urgently.

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Let's say you decide to remove the accessory, but remember that you cannot remove it from your lip for more than 1 day - and it doesn’t matter what kind of piercing you have: dahlia, jellyfish or monroe, it doesn’t matter. After all, everything can easily drag on, and you will regret that you removed and forgot to insert the piercing. And also, in order to avoid infection, be sure to rinse the hole, and only then insert the accessory, which also needs to be processed so that it is sterile.

Unpleasant consequences from piercing

The most popular unwanted incident after a puncture is allergies of various manifestations. In any case, the infection still occurs, even the smallest one. And piercing is a delicate matter, so it is best to prepare yourself well for such a seemingly harmless action.
Many people complain that the puncture wound does not heal; the piercing dangles in the lip, unsightly and does not look aesthetically pleasing. In this case, it is best to consult a doctor, who will give his further recommendations. Maybe he will prescribe an ointment that will make everything go away, or maybe he won’t allow you to wear the piercing at all.
There are times when the lip heals, but incorrectly. Surgical intervention will decide everything here, so be careful what you do on your lips.
Make sure everything is perfect and sterile. The problem is that in 35% of cases it is not just an infection, but a disease, for example, AIDS or hepatitis.
The nerve endings on the lips are not so clearly expressed, but even they can be damaged - as a result, a person may not be able to distinguish hot from cold, or the taste of blood from jam, be careful in this case.

Main contraindications for piercing

if you have poor blood clotting, then piercing is not recommended;
if your temperature rises during physical exertion and pain, then you should absolutely not get punctures;
If you have chronic diseases, then piercing is prohibited.

In addition to home piercings, piercings are also done in salons. Typically, many tattoo artists do piercings. Make sure that experienced professionals have all the tools related to piercings, as well as an impressive portfolio that would indicate that this person can be contacted and trusted with your body. Make sure that the professional always disinfects what will be used to pierce your lip.

Piercing is a very delicate matter, as all people passing by will look at it. Although punctures are harmless on the one hand, on the other hand, self-care requires sacrifice. Do not neglect all the ointments, creams and other methods that the specialists will advise you - this is for your own good and speedy healing. Remember that later you will probably want to take the piercing out forever, but while you are young, pierce your lips and don’t feel bad about it. It looks beautiful!

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Caring for a puncture and possible consequences

To speed up the process of tissue regeneration and healing, it is necessary to strictly follow the treatment recommendations and carry out regular care:

After eating, rinse your mouth with saline solution, Stomadin, Lizoplak, etc.
Do not let your pierced lip get wet for the next three days.
Do not remove the product until the channel is completely tightened.
Start taking vitamin B.
Avoid hot, cold, sweet, salty, sour, spicy and other irritants for the first few days.
Disinfect the corners of the piercing earrings daily.
Make sure that the jewelry does not grow in when the skin is swollen.

How long does it take for a lip piercing to heal? If the technique is followed and there are no complications, this process lasts 1-3 months. Healing time depends on the individual characteristics of the body and health status.

Consequences of unsuccessful lip piercing:

piercing your lip at home or with an unlicensed piercer can damage the nerve ending;
possibility of formation of keloid scars;
the risk of viral hepatitis, AIDS and other infections;
rejection of jewelry used for piercing due to allergies to metal and certain alloys.

To reduce dangerous factors, you need to consult with a specialist and doctors in advance on how to prepare your body for the procedure and how to care for your lip piercing to speed up healing and avoid scars.

Care and healing

What problems arise with the frenulum of the upper lip in a child?

If all the rules for lip piercing are followed, temporary inconvenience may occur after the piercing:

tissue swelling and redness
slight bleeding
problems with diction.

If an abscess starts, go to the doctor

, (the body’s protective reaction against infections), which means that the master violated the rules of sterility when working:

the place was not treated
I didn't treat my hands
the decoration was not processed

In order for the wound to heal faster, you need to:

Maintain hygiene: wash your hands before touching the piercing;
do not remove the jewelry until the wound has completely healed;
Avoid water treatments for the first 2-3 days after the puncture;
3-4 times a day (every time after meals) rinse your mouth with antiseptics (peridex, stomatidine, lizoplak) or saline solution (1/4 teaspoon of tablespoon or non-iodized sea salt dissolves in a glass of warm, preferably filtered water);
regularly treat the piercing site with antiseptics (chlorhexidine solution, iodixine, 3% hydrogen peroxide);
take care of the jewelry both from the outside and from the inside, wipe it daily with a swab soaked in saline or antiseptic solution;
give up alcoholic beverages, smoking and... kissing for a while!
follow a diet: nothing sour, salty, sweet, cold or hot - that is, anything that can cause irritation at the piercing site;
use antibacterial soap and no strong detergents;
do not fiddle with the jewelry or lick your lips—along with saliva, it is easy to spread an infection;
make sure that the head of the barbell or labret does not grow into the lip (this happens if the shaft of the jewelry is too short).

On average, complete healing of the wound occurs in 1-3 months

- depending on the type of piercing, care and general health.

If an “emergency situation” has arisen: the puncture has become inflamed, festered, is very painful and does not heal for a long time, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Decoration selection

Hypoallergenic materials and the following types of products are applied to a fresh wound to speed up the healing process:

A barbell or microbanana with a curved design. It is used in cases where they are pierced through, one end is located on the oral mucosa, the second is subject to decoration. Used in Monroe, Madonna, under the lower lip, etc.
Labret. Earring with a straight short shank. Only one end is visible on the surface.
The ring is a small closed circle. Used for piercing the lower lip.
Twist is a small spiral.
A horseshoe is a ring with a distance between the ends.
Microdermal - implanted inside the skin, can be used to decorate the area above the chin.

How to pierce your lip, and which earring to choose? – current questions from piercer clients. A master will help you resolve your doubts. Do the procedure only if you are completely confident in your decision; this is the only way to withstand rehabilitation and not remove the earring prematurely. And if you want to wear jewelry on your face without pain and scars, then try an imitation lip piercing.