Lip Piercing - For Seductive Smile
June 4, 2008
Lip piercing has become very popular over the years. However a lip piercing needs a lot of planning. There are a lot of places where a lip piercing is actually situated. It can be on the side, in the center or below the lower lip.
Types of piercings:
There are many types of piercings. You can go for a style that best fits your personality. Listed below are some common types:
Snake bites having 2 piercings on either side of the lower lip.
Spider bites having 2 piercings on either side of the lower lip and 1 piercing in the center.
Venom bites having piercings below the lower lip that are side by side.
Madonna Piercing on the upper lip to look like a beauty spot.
Labret which is below the lip either side of the lip or below the lip.
Medusa which is between the nose and the lips.
Procedure:
The piercer will clean your lip area with an antiseptic wipe and mark the spot with a pen. Then the piercer will clamp your lips and push a hollow needle inside. The jewellery will be then inserted. The piercer will clean the piercing and give you a set of instructions.
Types of jewellery and its impact:
There are many types of jewellery like flat backed studs also called labret studs, barbells, circular barbells and ball closure rings. These can be gold-plated or made of titanium, plastic, stainless steel or gold. You should decide whether to have a stud or a ring as this decision could dramatically affect the appearance of the piercing and your personality. A side lip piercing with a ring is associated with the emo culture while middle labret piercings are synonymous with metal music. Usually lip piercings are pierced at 14 gauge, although some people go for 16 gauge while others choose to go larger. People go for labret studs for the labret piercing and captive bead rings (CBRs) for the sides of the lips.
There are many risks involved like:
You must also take into account the chances of bacterial infections, allergic reactions and hemorrhaging caused by excessive bleeding.
The instruments used must be sterilized otherwise you might get HIV, tetanus and yeast infection.
You can also get Keloids which is scarring to the pierced area.
Your teeth and the gums could be damaged if the right jewelry and care is not taken.





























