Today, piercing is considered one of the ways to decorate the body, create a new image and express yourself. And if only ears were pierced several years ago, now on the streets you can constantly see representatives of both sexes with pierced navels, eyebrows, noses, etc. Lip piercing is also quite popular. Of course, piercing to one degree or another is associated with risk, therefore, first of all, you need to familiarize yourself with all the necessary information.
Lip piercing: types
Modern masters make punctures either on the lip itself (upper or lower), or on its inner bridle. Depending on the place and nature of the puncture, special jewelry is selected, preferably from hypoallergenic materials.
As a rule, so-called labrets are used to decorate the lips. Such jewelry is a ring with a ball and a hat, which does not loosen. By the way, experts do not recommend immediately after the puncture to use complex, elaborate jewelry with pebbles. First, you can use a simple “clove” and replace it with something more refined after a complete healing of the puncture.
Modern masters use very interesting terminology. Here are the most popular types of piercings:
- Dahlia - lip piercing, in which a puncture imitates a rupture of the mouth, and the jewelry is placed on the labial adhesions;
- Madonna and Monroe - in these cases, the puncture is made so that the "carnation" resembles a mole above the corner of the mouth:
- Jellyfish - with this piercing, a puncture is made in the center of the labial groove, directly under the nasal septum.
Lip Piercing: Some Useful Tips
As already mentioned, lip puncture is often difficult. Therefore, it is best to prepare in advance. To begin with, consult a dentist - let the doctor examine the oral cavity and determine the presence of contraindications. The fact is that in the presence of caries or any diseases of the oral cavity, the puncture site can be infected.
Another important point is the choice of salon and master. Remember that lip piercing is a rather complicated procedure that can only be entrusted to an experienced specialist. Pay attention to the conditions in which the procedure will be carried out - is it clean enough in the room, are instruments regularly sterilized, etc. Carefully consider the choice of jewelry, because some materials can cause a rejection reaction or an allergy - you should not save on this.
At the time of the procedure, you must be completely healthy. Any inflammatory or infectious disease can cause difficulty in healing the lips. Before puncture, you need to brush your teeth and thoroughly rinse your mouth to avoid possible infection of the wound.
Lip Piercing: The Implications
Of course, a lip puncture is a very unpleasant procedure. However, you should prepare for the coming weeks. To begin with, it is worth noting that in the first few days you will probably have problems with diction - this is completely normal, very soon your speech will return to normal.
In the first 7-10 days, you need to carefully monitor the diet. The puncture site should heal quickly, so discard spicy, cold, hot, sour and salty foods, as these foods will cause pain. In addition, during the healing period, it is necessary to rinse the oral cavity after each meal. Mandatory recommendations include the treatment of the ring and the puncture site with special antiseptic solutions - the procedure should be repeated at least twice a day. Do not remove jewelry at the same time.
In the first few weeks after the puncture, deep kisses and oral caresses are contraindicated - this can lead to infection of the wound.
Remember that decoration can only be changed after complete healing. If, despite all efforts, the puncture site continues to become inflamed and aching, consult a doctor immediately.
As for the consequences of piercing, the most common complications are just infections and inflammation of the tissues. If the jewelry is not properly fixed, the metal rim can damage the enamel on the teeth.