Lip piercing - types, how to do it step by step, caring for the puncture site, photo

Types of lip piercings

There are several main types of lip piercing: Monroe - the piercing is performed above the upper lip on the left

Madonna - the piercing is also located above the upper lip, but on the right side

Vertical labret - the lip is pierced through and strictly vertically

Medusa - piercing is located in the hollow above the upper lip

There are also various variations and combinations of these piercings, known as Jestrum, Horizontal Lip, Dahlia, Angel Bites, Cyber ​​Bites, Canine Bites, Dolphin Bites, Spider Bites, Shark Bites, Snake Bites (there are other names for lip piercings, invented by lovers of exotic combinations)
Jestrum - similar to a vertical labret, but the upper lip is pierced

Horizontal Lip - the puncture is located on the lower lip, strictly horizontal (as a rule, such a puncture bleeds heavily and does not heal well)

Dahlia - two piercings on the corners of the lips (sometimes this piercing is called a Dahlia bite)

Angel Bites - connection of two piercings Madonna and Monroe

Cyber ​​Bites - a variant of the placement of Medusa and a central puncture under the lower lip

Dolphin Bites - two punctures are located in the central part under the lower lip

Spider Bites - double piercing of the lower lip, located in the corner on one side

Shark Bites - a similar puncture, but the punctures are performed symmetrically on both sides

Snake Bites - a similar piercing, but in this version only one puncture is made on each side

Criteria for choosing a salon and specialist

Doctors remind us that there is a high level of risk in any invasive procedures, so the choice of the person who will perform the puncture and the place where everything will happen must be approached responsibly. Firstly, consider only beauty salons or tattoo parlors - only here you have a chance to get all the conditions and a qualified specialist. Basic points:

• A good master is a person who has a document of completion of appropriate training and is certified by the Association of Professional Piercers. It is also important to have a medical book, and ideally the master should have a medical education.
• The salon where the piercer works must have a license authorizing the provision of cosmetology services and medical certificates.

Lip piercing jewelry

measuring 1.6x10/12 mm are suitable for the initial healing of lip piercings

Jewelry for lip piercing must have a margin of length for swelling after the piercing , and in no case should it press or be butted. Rings or circular rings can be inserted into the puncture after at least 3 months. We recommend using PTFE material for a vertical labret puncture ; it is softer than titanium, and healing is much better with it. You can replace it with a titanium banana after 1-3 months. We strongly advise against placing jewelry made of gold, silver or surgical (medical) steel ; they contain nickel, which, while in the body, begins to oxidize, which causes a lot of unpleasant moments, so choose jewelry made of titanium , it is one of the most hypoallergenic metals. If you are just thinking about this piercing, but have not yet decided, there is a lip piercing, this is a good option to try on the jewelry and see whether you like this piercing option or not.

Contraindications

Any body art poses a certain threat to health. 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 an absolute requirement, but during lactation and during an “exciting” 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 cannot be done with any reduced immunity.

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

But, occasionally, 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 typical healing. In this case, you need to change the decor to gold or silver, but more thin and light.

Puncture procedure

So, how to do a lip piercing? After selecting the jewelry, you need to mark the puncture. In the case of side lip piercings (Monroe and Madonna), the piercing can be done almost along the entire perimeter, the main thing is that you like the place. But the upper lip piercing and the lower lip piercing (Medusa and vertical labret) are performed strictly in the center.

First, the master disinfects the puncture site and makes a point, then holds the skin with a clamp and performs a through puncture, after which he carefully inserts the labret using a taper and screws the screw on. A lip piercing is done fairly quickly, so it is considered a not particularly painful piercing.

There are things to think about

Yes, a pierced lip looks quite unusual. However, before you dare to take this step, you should pay attention to some nuances that, quite possibly, will make you change your mind or postpone going to the salon for an indefinite time:

• Medical indicators. Even simple rashes during a seasonal exacerbation of ARVI can become the No. 1 reason that does not allow getting a piercing under the lip. Eczema, diabetes, epilepsy, pregnancy and lactation, as well as allergies to metals - all of these are serious medical contraindications that prevent piercing. It is also better for girls during menstruation to refrain from going to the salon for a while.
• Appropriate dress code. Do not forget that piercing is a clear manifestation of informal style. If a girl or guy works in a reputable company where business negotiations are often required, piercing will make a negative impression on the interlocutor.
• Competent choice of master and salon. This is where it gets serious – this issue should be approached with special care. The lack of a license and certificate is a sign that this place should be avoided.

Interesting: Nose piercing

Many people are shy in front of the salon door, fearing that the procedure will be painful. In fact, piercing the upper or lower lip is not as scary as it seems at first glance. If you evaluate the painful sensations during the process of creating a piercing, you can give 6 points out of a possible 10.

In addition, a lip piercing heals very quickly - the tissue in the mouth area is soft and thin, devoid of blood vessels and capillaries. This means that the experience of a professional master will allow you to quickly and efficiently complete the procedure.

Lip piercing care

Caring for a lip piercing requires careful care . First of all, you will need antiseptic sprays octenisept or miramistin, treatment 2 times a day.

For 3-4 weeks you will have to exclude baths, saunas and hot baths (after taking a shower, treatment is also necessary).

For the first time, we advise you to exclude hot, salty and spicy foods; this also promotes faster healing.

In case of injury and inflammation, baneocin ointment (apply 2 times a day, maximum 5 days). For good healing, exclude any mechanical injuries, do not use cotton swabs/cotton pads when processing, if dried blood forms, do not pick at it under any circumstances, but simply treat it with an antiseptic, in which case it will wash off on its own over time. Replacing the primary decoration with a shorter one (downsize) after 2-3 weeks .

Consequences

Many people are frightened by the consequences of piercing: stories about festering and swollen wounds make them refuse the seductive Medusa or the stylish Shark Bite. Therefore, you need to know in advance which side effects are temporary and do not pose a threat, and which complications - the result of the unprofessionalism of the specialist or improper care - will cause a lot of trouble.

Scars after lip piercing

Possible side effects:

• minor bleeding;
• swelling;
• hyperemia;
• soreness;
• unclear diction.

They are temporary and usually go away within a week.

Possible complications as a result of the technician’s inexperience or insufficient care of the puncture site:

• ingrowth of jewelry on the inside of the lips;
• infection, which causes an inflammatory process and leaves scars after recovery;
• infection with viral hepatitis and HIV infection;
• keloid scars;
• fistula formation;
• rejection of jewelry;
• tooth damage, gum inflammation, periodontitis;
• infection in the brain can lead to encephalitis or meningitis;
• sepsis;
• heavy bleeding;
• injury to the facial nerve, the consequences of which may appear only after several years;
• endocarditis.

Such terrible complications as sepsis, endocarditis or meningitis are diagnosed extremely rarely. But you should know that such cases did occur. Recently, HIV infection has become increasingly common. The main reason is lip piercing at home, without proper hygiene, or by self-taught “masters”. To avoid such consequences, you must definitely choose a good, reputable salon and spare no expense on a professional.

Which decoration is better to put first?

As the first jewelry inserted into the “freshly pierced” hole, experienced piercers recommend using a labret with an extended barbell made of a medical alloy. The medical alloy minimizes the risk of infection and further development of infection at the site where the integrity of the skin is broken, and will also reduce pain after the procedure itself.

The elongated rod of the “primary labret,” in turn, will ensure comfortable wearing of the jewelry in case of existing swelling , under favorable conditions for wound healing, which persists for several days after the immediate “breaking through” of the lip.

Using other types of earrings for a “fresh” piercing can provoke painful sensations during skin regeneration, and also create a risk of damage to the “hole” itself, due to the possibility of touching, pulling, or catching on an earring with a “complex” design.

How to pierce your lip at home

The number of masters performing piercings (not ears, but other parts of the body) was not so large 10 years ago, so most people who wanted to stand out tried to pierce themselves. However, a home procedure without professional supervision is painful and unsafe. This is done with special tools like this:

1. Disinfect the instrument, jewelry and puncture area with medical alcohol.
2. Remove excess moisture from the puncture area with clean gauze.
3. Puncture the muscle tissue from the inside.
4. With new force, push the tool further so that the tip comes out.
5. Place the decoration along the tool mark into the hole created.

Lip piercing at home is easy to do, but keep in mind that you may hit the wrong spot, which will cause too long healing, scarring, and inflammation. Additionally, you should remember about the sterility of the instruments and their correct choice: no sewing needles - only a special medical catheter. The movements should be smooth, ideally the procedure should be carried out by a stranger - a mother, a friend.