A vertical labret is a puncture of the lower lip in the center. To perform the labret, you should choose a qualified specialist who has good skills in working with this type of jewelry, because a beginner can incorrectly form a channel.
What it is
This is a rather rare, but very original kind of piercing, which is not particularly popular among bodymodification lovers because of an impressive list of potential complications and a rather high morbidity. The indisputable advantage of such a labret is the fact that the puncture site is almost completely devoid of large blood vessels. With this operation, the possibility of severe bleeding and facial expressions is excluded.
The vertical labret of the lip is carried out from the bottom up, exactly in the center and perpendicularly. At the time of the puncture, the needle is inserted into the base zone of the lower lip, passes through its entire thickness strictly at the upper point in the middle. However, in this case, both ends will be visible in the decoration. Another method of puncture is no less popular, in which the outlet is placed inside the mouth - where the metal decor will not touch the teeth and damage them. In this case, only one tip of the decoration remains visible.
Features of the vertical labret of the lower lip
Most often, girls prefer to make such a puncture, since on man’s lips he looks inappropriate and very ridiculous. The main advantage of this piercing lies in the visual increase in lip volume. The brilliant details of the decoration visually make them more magnificent, sensual, expressive, puffy.
It is very important to install the earring so that its clasp does not touch the teeth or does this as rarely as possible. Indeed, due to friction against metal, tooth enamel gradually begins to deteriorate, as a result of which instead of beautiful lips, the girl becomes the owner of caries.
The vertical labret is not suitable for those who wear braces to change their bite and align their teeth. Products will greatly interfere with each other and constantly cling, causing discomfort.
Features of the procedure
This puncture is quite painful, and not everyone is ready to endure such sensations for the sake of beauty.
The procedure itself is not particularly difficult. But those who decided to adorn their lips with such a piercing should remember that any violation of the integrity of the skin requires strict sanitary standards. So do not get down to business at home, it is better to go to a specialized office or tattoo parlor with a good reputation. In this case, it is advisable to take into account the reviews, the skill level of the master, the cost of the service in the institution and the choice of earrings.
A competent specialist, at a preliminary consultation, will tell you about the features of the procedure, help you choose the right decoration material, clarify the absence of all kinds of contraindications, and only after that set a date for the puncture to be performed.
How is the process going?
How exactly is a puncture performed? Vertical labret is done in several stages:
- Together with the master, you choose jewelry from the assortment of the salon or bring it with you.
- A specialist advises you regarding specific prohibitions and rules for caring for a puncture after the procedure.
- Tools and an earring are placed in an autoclave for sterilization.
- After all the necessary devices have been processed, the intended puncture site is lubricated with an antiseptic inside and out.
- Markings are made to maintain aesthetics and geometry.
- With the help of surgical punches, the lip is slightly clamped and pulled.
- With a sharp needle, the master makes a neat puncture, immediately after which he inserts the jewelry and fastens it.
- The puncture is disinfected.
Keep in mind that the process must use a sterile needle, the packaging of which will be opened in your presence. In addition, all the time on the hands of the master should be rubber gloves.
The manipulation itself lasts less than a minute.
Contraindications
Vertical labret - piercing, which is a minimally invasive procedure. It has a number of restrictions for conducting in people with certain pathologies and features. The main prohibition applies to those who suffer from skin diseases and herpes on the lips. Such surgical interventions can not be carried out during exacerbations of colds, infectious and viral diseases.
In which cases it is forbidden to make a vertical labret, as well as other punctures:
- Blood vessel defects. Due to blood problems, the healing of the lesion continues for quite some time and is often accompanied by various complications.
- Period of pregnancy. Contraindication is not categorical, however, such an intervention is undesirable for the body of a woman carrying a child.
- Weakened immunity. In this case, rejection of the earring is not excluded.
- An insulin-dependent form of diabetes.
- Stomatitis, caries, periodontal disease and other pathologies of the oral cavity.
- Malignant tumors in the body.
- Chronic malformations entailing deviations in the functioning of internal organs.
- Psychological disorders, epileptic seizures and traumatic brain injuries.
Objectively assess the state of your health and do not try to hide the problems from the master. After all, the procedure, the duration of the healing of the resulting wound and the development of all kinds of complications, for example, inflammation or rejection of the jewelry, largely depend on this.
How to care for a puncture
If you become the owner of a vertical labret, you should remember that the wound needs special care. After all, the oral cavity is the place where numerous bacteria and food debris accumulate. So experts recommend paying special attention to mouthwashes using special antiseptic and regenerating formulations.
Do not forget about other care rules.
- To speed up the healing process, be sure to treat the mucous membrane with the help of "Stomatitis", "Miramistin" or other antiseptic medical solutions. You need to do this in the mornings, evenings and after each meal.
- On the decoration can accumulate anemia, dirt, blood and fat. That is why, during the first few weeks, the earring should be systematically cleaned with a cotton swab moistened with plenty of Chlorhexidine.
- In the first day after the procedure, it is necessary to exclude contact with running water. Then, for a few more days, it is advisable to lubricate the wound with a greasy cream or ointment, for example, "Rescuer", to prevent pollution.
- It is strictly forbidden to color the injured area of the skin and apply cosmetics on it.
- The first few days, the area near the wound may remain swollen and reddened - this is normal. To eliminate the appeared edema, you can use compresses with Miramistin.
The choice of jewelry for the vertical labret in the lower lip
This type of piercing is good in that you can use various decorative elements for it. The range of products is very wide. Different materials are used to produce jewelry, but it is best to give preference to an earring made of special medical alloys, noble metals (silver, gold) or a bioplast - one of the types of silicone that is very comfortable to wear in winter.
The labret itself is a kind of rod on which a threaded ball is screwed. The length of the decorative element can vary from 5 to 20 mm, and the diameter of the rod is 1-1.5 mm.
What else do you need to know
An experienced craftsman will choose the optimal bar length, taking into account the thickness of the client’s lip. After all, due to the incorrect selection of jewelry, all sorts of problems can await you. So, if the labret turns out to be too short, it will dig into the skin, while increasing the risk of its ingrowth. A too long bar can touch the teeth, damaging the enamel and injuring the gums.
You can get acquainted with the most beautiful and successful piercing options in the photo of the vertical labret.
Effects
According to statistics, in about 30% of cases, such a piercing leads to the development of various complications.
The most common consequence is infection and inflammation. If an infection has entered a fresh wound, then the client should increase the number of antiseptic treatments and systematically make compresses. If severe swelling or suppuration appears, you should consult a doctor.
The main cause of inflammation is often improper care and inappropriate material of the product. A person may encounter similar problems due to an overly small or heavy earring.