Over the past decades, human body jewelry has become incredibly popular. If twenty-thirty years ago tattoos and piercings were found only among representatives of certain subcultures, now everyone can decorate their own body. And to do this is quite realistic at any time, since in every city there are specialized salons in which specialists provide relevant services.
Now we will talk about piercing over the upper lip. If you plan to take such a step, then you should first read this article. Here you will find all the necessary information not only about how you can pierce the upper lip (and also how each of these punctures is called), but also what jewelry from which materials it is better to use, how the process looks, what should be the care after the procedure.
Piercing over the upper lip is extremely popular among women - this fashion originated at the beginning of the century and to this day has reached its zenith. And men often pierce their upper lip, although not as often as women.
What are the decorations?
If you plan to have a piercing over your upper lip, then you should first decide which jewelry you want to use. There is a wide variety of them, so you can choose exactly the one that will ideally suit your appearance.
The most popular jewelry for such a piercing is a barbell. It is a plastic or metal rod, which has decoration on one side and fasteners on the other. The rods can be either straight or slightly curved. If this option does not suit you, then you can choose another classic jewelry - a ring. It happens both simple and with some kind of decoration.
There are less common products, such as a half ring, also called a horseshoe, a labret, very similar to a bar, a twist that is a spiral, or a tunnel that looks like a hollow tube. All these jewelry can be used if you do yourself a piercing over the upper lip. But another important question remains - what material to dwell on?
Jewelry Material
When you finally decided to have a piercing over your upper lip, photos of jewelry must be studied by you. So you can decide which one is best for you. However, in the photograph it is impossible to see the material from which it is made, and this is an essential parameter.
It is very important to pay attention to the material of the decoration during the initial puncture. You should opt for a hypoallergenic plastic that may not look so impressive, but does not contain nickel that can interfere with blood clotting.
When the puncture heals, you can replace the jewelry with any other, for example, from gold, silver, titanium, zirconium, teflon and so on. In the event that your jewelry has contact with the teeth, you should make sure that the part that comes into contact with the enamel is plastic. Long-term interaction with metal can damage the enamel and cause tooth problems.
Well, now that you have chosen the jewelry, it's time to see where exactly it will be located. For example, you can make a puncture on one side or a piercing above the upper lip in the center. First of all, you should figure out what each of these types is called.
The most popular types
The location of the piercing will play a very important role, because each of the available punctures gives its own visual effect. In most cases, people choose one of the most popular options when they do a piercing over their upper lip.
What is the name of each of these species? Now you will know about it. So, most often this piercing is done on the left, and in this case it is called "monroe". He got this name due to the fact that the star of the past Marilyn Monroe had a fly on the left above the upper lip. And such a piercing visually reminds her.
If you want to make a puncture from the opposite side, then such a piercing will be called "Madonna", in fact, for the same reason, because the famous contemporary singer Madonna also has a fly over her upper lip, but only on the right.
Well, another popular option is a puncture made in the groove of the upper lip, that is, exactly in the middle. This piercing is called a "jellyfish." However, these are only the most popular options, and in fact there are others that are not so widespread because of the increased extremeness.
Other types of upper lip piercings
So, if you want to look more catchy and be different from everyone else, then for you there are several other types of piercings over the upper lip. For example, an “angel bite” combines the “monroe” and “madonna” variants, that is, two punctures are made, left and right. A “predator's bite” includes a puncture not only of the upper, but also of the lower lip - from above it is pierced in the center, and from below - to the right and left.
A “dog bite” is a fairly radical type of piercing, with the upper and lower lips pierced both on the right and left, that is, four holes are made in total. You can also pay attention to the “cyber bite”, the essence of which is to puncture the upper and lower lips exactly in the middle. Of course, you can go further and experiment as you like, but these are the main categories that are guaranteed to be stylish.
How does a lip pierce?
It's time to find out how piercings are done on the upper lip. For this, sterilized instruments are used, which include a needle, clamps and razmimy for rings, tweezers, a ball holder and so on.
Are you thinking about how to get a upper lip piercing at home? Do not take risks. In the cabin, you are guaranteed high quality, as well as the fact that with a puncture no infection will be brought into the blood. At home, the risks of infection are much higher. In the salon, you will first be marked with a special surgical marker where the puncture will be made so that you can confirm the correctness. After this, the piercing site is disinfected, and then a special needle with a catheter is used.
The needle is quickly inserted into the skin and then removed from it, while the catheter remains inside. It is through him that the jewelry is threaded, and in this form your piercing will be the first time until the wound heals. The time of the procedure is no more than two minutes, but this does not mean that you yourself now know how to pierce the upper lip. Here are a few more reasons why you should still spend money on getting a piercing in a professional salon.
The benefits of piercing with masters
Firstly, a specialized salon has a license to conduct such an operation, as well as relevant medical certificates. Secondly, professional piercing masters work in the salon. They have undergone appropriate training, and also have both a medical book and special certification.
Well, of course, in the salon you can buy jewelry. With them you will receive a certificate of conformity, as well as a sanitary and epidemiological report, based on which you can safely use this jewelry. So even if you learned in detail how to make a piercing over your upper lip, photos and videos were studied by you in huge volumes, you should still contact a specialist so as not to end up in an extremely unpleasant situation.
Anesthesia
We should also talk about anesthesia: most often, the procedure, which takes only two minutes, is performed without pain relief. However, you can always ask the master to use anesthesia for an additional fee. In the case of lip punctures, you may be offered Lidocaine in a spray or ampoules, as well as Ultracainum injection. However, first you will need to provide a medical certificate that you are not allergic to these pain medications. It is also worthwhile to understand that this anesthesia does not provide complete analgesia, partial sensitivity will still remain. And, of course, the result will be additional edema.
Contraindications
You may be surprised, but there are contraindications to lip piercing. It can not be done with diabetes mellitus or poor blood coagulation, as well as if you have eczema or have seizures with epilepsy. Piercing is also contraindicated in case of metal allergy. The master will not take up the job if you even have a cold at the time of the procedure. As for women, they are not recommended to have piercings during menstruation, as well as during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Care
The first time after the procedure, there may be slight bleeding, swelling, as well as some problems with diction. All this is not a symptom of problems, so keep calm, over time, everything will normalize.
In the first couple of days after the procedure, an abscess may begin, that is, a protective reaction of the body to an infection introduced into the blood. You need to immediately consult a doctor, and also deal with what the master did wrong. Well, if everything is in order, then you should take a set of measures that will help the wound heal faster. It is necessary to constantly rinse your mouth with a solution of antiseptics, as well as treat the puncture site, observe personal hygiene and in no case take out the jewelry. Complete healing takes from one to three months.
Is it worth doing such a piercing?
Naturally, this is a question that everyone asks himself before going to the salon. You should think about whether you really want this, because the piercing is done for life, and if you decide to refuse it, then a scar will remain in its place, even if it is small.
Reviews
Well, the last thing worth telling about piercing over the upper lip is the reviews of those who have already done it for themselves. In most cases, people are satisfied with the result, because the puncture looks very stylish. Only those who decide to save money and have pierced at home or in an unverified place are complaining. If you believe the reviews, then in upscale salons such a procedure is done very efficiently, and the result is really worth the money that was spent.