Stainless Steel: "Stainless steel is actually the best metal to use for lip piercings because your body can adapt to it quite easily and it doesn't usually become infected," says Sobel.
- Vertical Labret. A vertical labret piercing is aligned to the center of the bottom lip and enters in through the area under the lip and exits through the top of the lip. ...
- Madonna. This piercing is aptly named after world-famous celebrity, Madonna. ...
- Spider Bites. ...
- Medusa. ...
- Angel Bites.
What is the most common lip piercing?
labret stud
Is a labret piercing painful?
In terms of lip piercing, the pain scale for the labret piercing is on the lower end. The lips and skin around the lips have numerous nerve endings, so lip piercings, in general, are more painful than other piercing types. ... Because the labret piercing only requires one puncture, any pain you feel will be swift.
How long do labret piercings last?
about 6 to 8 weeks
Does a labret piercing damage teeth?
The location of the labret makes the jewelry particularly susceptible to chomping, which can break your front teeth. Since you'll have to wear a larger labret stud during the first few weeks, you'll need to take extra care during this time.
Can you kiss with a vertical labret piercing?
No kissing or oral play during healing. Not only does kissing introduce harmful bacteria to the piercing, but it can also agitate the skin around the piercing, causing trauma and unsightly scarring.
What size should a lip ring be?
The two most common diameters for the lip piercing are a 3/8" and 7/16". After the first three or four weeks you will be able to downsize the jewelry to smaller length that fits closer to the piercing. The swelling usually occurs in the first two weeks after having the piercing done.