Lip piercing, upper or lower, was popular even in the most ancient times - then it was part of magic rituals, and today it is a fashion statement and a way to express yourself.
Lip piercing: what does it happen?
In practice, many cosmetologists divide the piercing into horizontal and vertical. The first view, in fact, involves a fairly deep puncture done parallel to the lip. How long does a lip puncture heal? Deep puncture - from 2 to 4 weeks. Jewelry for this kind 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 to the upper, most central point. It heals faster - in 7-10 days. For him, a special decoration is optimal - labrets.
They make a lip puncture, the photo of which you see in the article, in a minute - quickly and efficiently. Many people ask if the procedure itself is painful. In this case, it all depends on the pain threshold, which is typical for each patient, when someone seems to be unbearable pain, and for someone - like a mosquito bite. Nevertheless, do not worry - the piercing master always has painkillers on hand, which can be used before the puncture procedure.
How to pierce a lip at home?
For many fashionistas and women of fashion, the question of whether it is possible to make a lip puncture at home without visiting a beauty salon is very relevant. To carry out such a procedure at home independently is quite real. In this case, it can be done both by yourself and by asking the help of a friend.
The process of lip puncture itself is quite fast, and the main point in this is preparation. For a puncture, you should buy a catheter needle in a pharmacy - it looks more like a tube than a needle from a syringe familiar to many, with a large diameter of the outlet. Next, you should decide on the choice of jewelry. In this case, it is worth choosing a long labret, but not a ring. Although the latter looks more sexy, it will take longer to heal with it.
Next, treat the piercing with an alcohol solution itself, but there is no need to process the needle: this was done previously by the manufacturer and packaged in sterile conditions. Next, pierce the front of the lip with a catheter needle and insert a piercing. The main thing in this respect is a firm hand, because the slightest error will lead to slipping and more injury.
How to care for a 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 and knowledge, but their exact observance will help not only accelerate healing, but also prevent complications. At the very beginning, it is worth remembering and strictly observing the rule: for the first 6-7 days, you should not steam out the place on the lip, pierced and decorated with a piercing. And no less important: in the first two days this place is strictly forbidden to water!
In addition, for 7-10 days it is worth wiping the puncture site on the lip with special antiseptic agents, without removing the earring itself or the labret. The piercing itself should be periodically scrolled, preventing overgrowing, moistening with an antiseptic and cleansing the ear. For wiping, you can buy an alcohol solution of miramistin or chlorhexidine in a pharmacy - these are excellent antiseptics. If there is an allergy to these drugs or individual intolerance, as an alternative, you can take an ointment with an antiseptic composition or tincture of calendula. Perfectly proven in the treatment of punctures boric or salicylic alcohol.
Many people consume alcohol before the lip puncture procedure - so to speak, for courage and as an anesthetic. Doing this is not worth it - the blood in this case is clotting worse, and therefore it will be somewhat more difficult to stop the bleeding. And as anesthetic alcohol is ineffective. At the same time, it reduces the effectiveness of local anesthetics. You should choose high-quality jewelry - do not save on yourself, because such an 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 after that you can experiment and pick up something new. Agree, everything is quite simple, and subject to the rules, the result will be a quick healing of the puncture and the absence of complications in the form of redness, suppuration and infection.
Puncture lips: consequences
Before deciding on such a cosmetic procedure, it is worth thinking about a cold head and without emotion about whether you need to do a piercing. Think about how the piercing itself will look on your face after 10 years. And also do not neglect the possible consequences, and not the most pleasant ones. For example, a puncture itself, caught in a nerve or muscle, can lead to a distortion of the facial tissues - do you want to look like this? Of course not, not to mention the possibility of infection of the puncture site, blood in the absence of careful processing.
In addition, after a puncture of a person’s lips, tooth problems can also be expected - cracking of enamel and inflammatory processes on the gums, periodontitis, fracture, or chipping of the front teeth. After the piercing, spending money on a dentist is of little interest to anyone.
No piercing procedure
Despite the fact that the procedure itself is quite simple and not complicated, there are also certain prohibitions on its implementation. In particular, a lip puncture should not be done to those people who are diagnosed with poor blood coagulability, as well as an exacerbation of a chronic disease. Such adornment should not be made to adolescents under the age of 18. Conducting a puncture is also contraindicated when body temperature is elevated.
What are the risks associated with a lip puncture?
As noted earlier, lip piercings can cause tooth problems, tooth damage, and gum disease. All this can provoke improperly selected jewelry for piercing, lack of puncture processing 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 if an infection gets into the wound, as well as the formation of the so-called fistula in the absence of proper care. Also, with improperly performed procedures for treating a puncture with an antiseptic, itching and swelling can be observed.
Before making serious decisions about your appearance, consult a specialist and weigh the pros and cons. Do not commit rash acts!