Lip piercing: upper, lower. Photos of girls, how it is done, how much it heals, how to care, the price of the procedure

Nowadays, lip piercing has ceased to be something extraordinary. A huge number of "network" photos not only of celebrities, whose outrageousness requires their profession, but also of ordinary young people - this is a direct confirmation. The article below contains answers to questions related to basic piercing facts you need to know before performing this procedure.

Lip piercing: what is it and the cost

A similar service for piercing lips can be obtained in any beauty salon for a fairly reasonable cost.

Before making a final decision on the advisability of such manipulation with your face, you should understand what piercing is, what types and places of punctures are considered as painless and safe as possible, and also how to choose the right jewelry for a "pierced" lip so that it does not interfere with normal healing wounds after breaking the integrity of the skin.

Lip piercing refers to the piercing of the lower or upper lip, followed by attaching the jewelry to the "pierced place". Due to the absence of vital points, nerve endings, large blood vessels in the areas of the body under consideration, such manipulation is considered as safe as possible.

Lip piercing, as statistics show, can become available to a person of any age and of any gender, as evidenced by a variety of photos on the Internet depicting older people with tattoos and piercings. This procedure has no direct contraindications related to gender or age.

If necessary, for example, at the request of the employer, the earring can be easily and painlessly removed from the lip. Wearers of jewelry of this type also note that with a long "break" in wearing the earrings, you can practically return your face to its original appearance, since the "punched" hole is overgrown by 99%, leaving behind a tiny point at the place of attachment of a miniature metal structure.

Piercing types

Lip piercing, photo examples of which can be found in the vast majority of beauty salons, are traditionally classified into subtypes. In distinguishing "punctures", the craftsmen are based on the place chosen for attaching the earrings, as well as the jewelry itself.

The most popular are:

1. Snake bite. This procedure involves the "creation" of two symmetrical punctures located on both sides of the lip, moreover, most often, the lower one. Such a piercing is not chosen by every person who decides to decorate himself, due to the complexity and duration of the considered process of decorating the body.
2. Monroe. This type of earring attachment has a self-explanatory name, specially created to evoke associations with the actress of the last century - Merlin Monroe. The essence of this "parallel" is that piercing "Monroe" is done above the upper lip, and it is on the left, exactly where Merlin Monroe had her famous birthmark. The decoration in this place adds tenderness and femininity to its wearer.
3. Madonna. Lip piercing, for the most part similar in principle to the above-described "Monroe", but differing exclusively in the side of the placement of the jewelry. So, if "Monroe" is decorated on the left side above the upper lip, then "Madonna" is placed on the right.
4. "Dahlia". The considered type of piercing involves the simultaneous piercing of holes for further fastening of earrings on both sides above the upper lip. In other words, the owner of "Dahlia" possesses both "Monroe" and "Madonna" described above.
5. "Jellyfish". This name of the procedure is traditionally used in the context of the localization of the "punctured" area under the nasal septum, in the middle of the labial "groove".
6. "Bridle". The speaking name, in this case, indicates the piercing of the very frenum of the tongue. Due to its invisibility, considered unacceptable for young people who want to stand out, this type of piercing has recently lost its once high popularity.

Traditionally, an earring is a decoration - a labret, located vertically or horizontally. This decoration is an accessory in the form of a small rod with a ball at the end. Labret is rightfully considered one of the types of piercing that delivers a minimum of pain to the wearer when it is threaded into a specially designed hole in the lip.

Given this fact, the use of various types of labret is most common among those for whom such a "puncture" will be the first. In the vast majority of cases, the metal "rod" is inserted from the bottom up.

Based on approximately the same complexity of the piercing process in all the cases described above, the price for them is also identical.

In top beauty salons or tattoo studios, the master will ask for 1000 to 2000 rubles for lip piercing. As a standard, the price already includes a preliminary consultation on piercing care, possible complications, a "medical" earring and "punching" a hole in the lip area to place jewelry in it.

Contraindications

Lip piercing, the photo of which certainly impresses with its eccentricity of people of all ages, has a number of serious contraindications, in particular:

• deviations identified by a blood test associated with a difference from the generally accepted indicators of its coagulability;
• the presence of chronic diseases of any etymology, especially during the period of relapse;
• increased body temperature or "surges" in blood pressure;
• pregnancy;
• lactation period.

If you have at least one of the above "ailments", it is advisable to postpone or completely abandon the idea of ​​piercing. Otherwise, the consequences for human health and life may be unpredictable and even require significant medical intervention.

Possible complications and consequences

Piercing is a process that grossly violates the integrity of the skin, which over time can lead to certain complications for its owner.

In addition to the obvious potential risk of infection when piercing a hole in the lip for an earring, Commonly encountered undesirable consequences include:

• significant damage to the tooth enamel, which entails increased sensitivity and, as a result, tooth decay;
• the occurrence of allergic reactions, which can be initiated by the material used in the manufacture of jewelry, a non-sterile needle or a solution for disinfecting the "puncture" site;
• incorrect "fusion" of holes for earrings. Unfortunately, such a consequence is extremely common among "novice masters" who pierce the lip and not only. It is worth emphasizing that when faced with the described fact, only surgical intervention can correct the situation. Accordingly, it is necessary to carefully choose "your" master, who has extensive experience and a serious approach to business;
• damage to secondary nerve endings, leading, in particular, to the "death" of receptors responsible for recognizing the temperature of the dish or even its taste.

Lip piercing site

Lip piercing, a photo of which is found in a huge number on the Internet, can be localized not only directly in the indicated area, but also in the nearby area of ​​the face.

The most popular places for punctures, among connoisseurs of the art of decorating their bodies in question, are:

1. Above the lips. In most cases, girls make the choice in favor of piercing the area above the upper lip. This fact is due to the maximum painlessness and speed of the process, as well as the creation of a feminine effect due to the imitation of a mole with a metal ornament.
2. Upper lip. Upper lip piercing is considered the best option for those who have not fully decided on the need to become its owner. In view of the good regenerative properties of the skin of the lips, the hole "punched" in this area will overgrow without a trace in case of prolonged presence without a jewelry inserted into it.
3. Underlip. A lower lip piercing is considered relatively painful and often involves two symmetrical holes. Given the long duration of the process, as well as the presence of nerve endings in the area under consideration, the choice in favor of piercing the lower lip is made by people with a high pain threshold or those who are ready to "any sacrifice" for the sake of their own concept of beauty.
4. Labial frenum ("Smile"). This type of piercing is losing its former popularity in the modern world. A piercing of the labial frenum is considered "intimate", as only a person to whom the piercing owner decides to demonstrate it can see it. Despite the latest trends requiring maximum outrageousness in the appearance of young people, loyal "fans" of the "smiley" remain people whose official position does not allow wearing earrings in remarkable places, in particular on the face.

Earrings & Piercing Jewelry

Having decided on the desired place for lip puncture, another important issue has to be resolved related to the choice of jewelry intended to be placed in the "punched" hole. Most types of piercing involve the choice of a certain type of earring, but there are also situations where the decision has to be based solely on your own preferences.

In such cases, the "favorites" among the jewelry are often:

• labrets (the design implies the presence of a flat surface, traditionally located on the mucous side of the lip; bar; decorative "cap", which can be either an ordinary metal ball or rhinestones or diamonds);
• barbells (they have an almost identical design with labrettes, differing exclusively in the presence of balls, as "caps" on both sides, and not on one, as in the first case);
• spiral (outwardly it is a small fragment of a spring coil, often decorated with stones at both ends, due to their simultaneous attachment "in sight");
• rings, including segmental (they are used exclusively to decorate the internal cavity of the mouth, in particular the bridle, due to the impossibility of attaching them, for example, above the upper lip. Using segment rings, the piercing owner has the opportunity to divide them into components (segments) to make their appearance even more extraordinary);
• "Flies" or "microbananas" (represent a curved labret used by craftsmen to create piercings in the style of "Monroe" or "Madonna");
• circulars (have an appearance similar to traditional rings, characterized by the presence of threaded connections at the edges).

As you can see from the types of piercing jewelry listed above, the use of an earring of a specific shape or attachment should be carefully considered and must be coordinated with a competent craftsman with extensive experience in this field.

A competent specialist should be able to give practical advice on choosing the most suitable decoration option, which subsequently will not bring pain to its owner in the process of directly wearing it in the lip.

Jewelry material

Lip piercing, the photo of which is used as examples of the master's own works on "punctures", does not convey the existing qualitative difference between the materials used in the production of jewelry.

The safest and most affordable products are from:

• gold;
• silver;
• become;
• black steel;
• titanium;
• black titanium
• bioplast;
• PTFE;
• organic materials such as wood;
• bioflex.

What decoration is better to put first

Experienced piercers recommend using a labret with an elongated medical alloy bar as the first piece of jewelry to be inserted into a "freshly punched" hole. Medical alloy minimizes the risk of getting and further development of infection in the place of violation of the integrity of the skin, and also reduces pain after the procedure itself.

The elongated bar of the "primary labret", in turn, will provide comfortable wearing of the jewelry in case of edema, under favorable conditions for wound healing, persisting for several days after the direct "piercing" of the lip.

Using other types of earrings for "fresh" piercing can provoke painful sensations during skin regeneration, as well as create the risk of damaging the "hole" itself, in view of the existing probability of touching, pulling, catching on the earring with a "complex" design.

The main stages of the procedure

The lip piercing procedure is relatively short and does not require special preparation, with the exception of the basic rules prohibiting the use of alcohol on the eve and on the very day of "creation" of the piercing.

The basic steps in the lip beautification process are:

1. Reduced salivation with the help of "laying" large salivary glands located under the tongue with a cotton pad or a special "suction" device.
2. Treatment of the future piercing site. Hydrogen peroxide or "Chlorhexidine" is traditionally used as disinfectants.
3. Lip preparation. Depending on the pierced area, the upper lip is strongly pulled upwards for piercing the frenum, or with the help of special forceps it is “fixed” in a position convenient for the master.
4. Puncture. A used sterile catheter or a thin long needle from a traditional syringe under a straight line is inserted into the lip, piercing it through and, as a result, forming a hole for future jewelry attachment.
5. "Setting" the earring. After making sure that the puncture process was performed correctly, as well as that the resulting hole is through, the master inserts a previously disinfected bar into the lip, securing it on both sides.
6. Final treatment of the oral cavity. At the final stage of the "creation" of the piercing, experienced craftsmen perform "rinsing" of the patient's mouth with "Miramistin", and abundant "moistening" of the place where the jewelry is attached with hydrogen peroxide.

Lip Puncture Care

Upon completion of the above process, the client is traditionally given recommendations for further care of the piercing, which are necessary for their mandatory follow in the next few weeks.

For the first two weeks, the owner of the lip jewelry should not forget about:

1. Rinsing the mouth with saline or another agent recommended by the master to "cleanse" a fresh wound.In the course of this action, it is important to carefully remove from the primary labret "mucous crusts" and particles of "dead" skin, which interfere with the rapid healing of the "punctured" place.
2. Treatment 2 - 3 times a day for a puncture from the outside of the lip with "Miramistin" or hydrogen peroxide.

After 2 weeks from the moment of lip piercing, it is advisable:

1. Continue “internal” rinsing of the piercing 1-2 times a day, changing the saline solution to soapy water.
2. After the disappearance of the physiological edema of the lip, visit a piercing master to replace the primary jewelry with the desired one having standard sizes of the design.

Even after the completion of the stage of primary "healing" of the "pierced" place for the piercing, frequent replacement of earrings or their constant touching is highly discouraged.

With excessive mobility of jewelry placed in the recently restored skin, its owner risks damaging the internal integrity of the mucous membrane, thereby provoking a repetition of the process of "overgrowing" of the wound.

Does it hurt to pierce your lip

In the vast majority of cases, a lip puncture is comparable in pain to taking blood from a finger, and "breaking" the bridle is considered painless.

However, for the most part, the sensations during the described process depend on the pain threshold and the sensitivity of the skin of the "daredevil". People who fear pain when "creating" a piercing should remember about the possibility on the part of the master to anesthetize the site of a potential hole with special anesthetics.

How long does a pierced lip heal?

Complete healing of the wound occurs approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the procedure. This time is enough to remove the swelling of the "punctured" area, "tightening" of the damaged mucous membrane, as well as "acceptance" by the body of a foreign object (in this case, the primary labret).

There are cases when, due to certain circumstances, healing was delayed until the infection that got inside the hole was eliminated, for example, with street dust or due to non-compliance with the recommendations for the initial treatment of the lip puncture site.

However, in any of the above cases, skin regeneration after the "creation" of the piercing did not take more than 1.5 months and did not require special energy consumption on the part of its owner.

Given the information above, lip piercing should not be considered a health hazard. Observing basic safety rules, as well as recommendations for caring for the puncture site, the owner of the jewelry will be able to join the ranks of happy owners of piercings, depicted in numerous photos on the Internet and thematic glossy magazines.

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