Lip piercing, upper or lower, was popular in the most ancient times - then it was part of magical rituals, and today it is a tribute to fashion and a way to express yourself.
Lip piercing: what is it like?
In practice, many cosmetologists divide piercing into horizontal and vertical. The first type, in fact, involves a fairly deep puncture made parallel to the lip. How long does a lip piercing take? Deep puncture - for 2 to 4 weeks. Jewelry for this type 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 up to the upper, most central point. It heals faster - in 7-10 days. A special decoration - labrets - is optimal for him.
They make the lip piercing itself, 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, everything depends on the pain threshold, which is typical for each of the patients, when the pain seems unbearable to someone, and like a mosquito bite for someone. Nevertheless, you should not worry - the masterpiercers always have painkillers on hand, which can be applied before the piercing procedure.
How to pierce your lip at home?
For many fashionistas and fashionistas, the question of whether it is possible to make a lip piercing at home without visiting a beauty salon is very relevant. It is quite possible to carry out such a procedure at home on your own. In this case, you can do it yourself or by asking a friend for help.
The lip piercing process itself is quite fast, and the main point in this is preparation. For a puncture, it is worth buying a catheter needle in a pharmacy - it looks more like a tube than a needle from a syringe familiar to many, with a large outlet diameter. Next, you should decide on the choice of decoration. In this case, you should choose a long labret, but not a ring. Although the latter looks more sexy, it will take longer to heal the wound with it.
Next, treat the piercing itself with an alcohol solution, but there is no need to treat the needle: this was pre-made by the manufacturer and packaged under sterile conditions. Next, make a puncture in front of the lip with a catheter needle and insert the piercing. The main thing in this regard is a firm hand, because the slightest error will lead to slippage and more injury.
How to care for a piercing?
After a trendy piercing is done, it is worth adopting certain rules that will contribute to a speedy recovery and healing.
The rules themselvesare 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 piercings. And no less important: in the first two days it is strictly forbidden to wet this place!
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 overgrowth, moistening with an antiseptic and cleaning the ear. For wiping, you can buy an alcohol solution of miramistin or chlorhexidine at the 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 calendula tincture. Boric or salicylic alcohol has proven itself in the treatment of punctures.
Many people consume alcohol before the lip piercing procedure - so to speak, for courage and as a pain reliever. You should not do this - in this case, the blood coagulates worse, and therefore it will be somewhat more difficult to stop the bleeding. As an 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 untiluntil the puncture is overgrown and only after that you can experiment and pick up something new. Agree, everything is quite simple, and if the rules are followed, the result will be a quick healing of the puncture and the absence of complications in the form of redness, suppuration and infection.
Lip piercing: consequences
Before you decide on such a cosmetic procedure, you should think with a cool head and without emotions about whether you need to do piercing. Think about how the piercing itself will look on your face in 10 years. And also, you should not discount the possible consequences, and not the most pleasant ones. For example, the puncture itself, which hits a nerve or muscle, can lead to a distortion of the facial tissues - do you want to look like that? Of course not, not to mention the possibility of contamination of the puncture site, blood in the absence of careful processing.
In addition, after a lip piercing, a person can also expect problems with teeth - cracking of tooth enamel and inflammation of the gums, periodontitis, fracture or chipping of the front teeth. After a piercing, few people are interested in spending money on a dentist.
Piercing Ban
Despite the fact that the procedure itself is quite simple and not complicated, there are certain prohibitions to its implementation. In particular, a lip piercing should not be done for those people who have been diagnosed with poor blood clotting, and there is also an exacerbation of a chronic disease. This decoration is not worth doing.teenagers under the age of 18. It is also contraindicated to carry out a puncture when the body temperature is elevated.
What are the risks associated with a lip piercing?
As noted earlier, lip piercings can cause dental problems, damage, and gum disease. All this can provoke an incorrectly selected piercing jewelry, lack of puncture treatment, 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 when an infection enters the wound, as well as the formation of a so-called fistula in the absence of proper care. Also, if the procedures for treating the puncture with an antiseptic are incorrectly performed, itching and swelling may occur.
Before making a serious decision about your appearance, consult with a specialist and weigh the pros and cons. Do not act rashly!
