Different Types of Lip Piercing – Some Highlighted Ones

There is a lot of confusion found among people regarding the types of the lip piercing and there are so many people who want to get this done but they are not sure about what they actually want.  When talking in general there is no right or wrong to such things and in different parts of the world, several types of lip piercings are known by variety of different names. However, following is a list of all the types of the lip piercings that are universally known so you can get them done the way you want. 

Lip Piercing- it is the kind of lip piercing that is done just under the lips of the person. It can be done in two ways including the centered or off to one side position usually by the aid of the captive ball ring and sometimes by circular barbell.  If you like you can also wear it with a labret stud if you wish to. 

Vertical Lip Piercing- it is another type of lip piercings that can be done by using the curved barbell, in this type of piercing thepenetrating goes upright through the lip in such a way that the bottom ball is in a normal place for the lip piercing while the top ball assembles on the top of the bottom ring. 

Low Bret Piercing – it is one of the types of lip piercings which is considered as the simple labret sort of piercing which is needed to be performed as low as possible rendering to the anatomy of the piercee. The back of the labret stud that is being used for the lip piercing will be in the position right down where the lips meet the gums and is usuallyperformed on the side rather than in between. 

Monroe Piercing- it is the sort of lip piercing that is done on the overhead of the top lip and is off to one side. The name of the type of lip piercing is because of it similarity to the beauty spot of Marilyn Monroe.  In general this piercing is quite closer to the nose than being closer to the beauty spot. 

Medusa Piercing- this type of lip piercing is done just above the center area of your top lip. The area is called as the philtrum and it is known as the little muffled place between your top lip and your nose.

All You Need to Know about Monroe Piercing

Monroe piercing is one of the types of lip piercing that are done in order to stimulate a kind of beauty mark or mole on ones face and because they are seen on most of the well-known beauties including Monroe and Madonna. This type of piercing is done right above the upper lip of the person and the side where it is present is used to define its name. The labret stud is used for the purpose of piercing since it can also be used for the piercing of chin area. This type of piercing is very famous among people due to its uniqueness and beauty as it can add an extraordinary charm in your personality. 

The labrets that are used for Monroe piercing are usually comparable to the barbells but the difference between both of them is that the one end of the labret stud is flat and its other end encompasses the ball and this is the feature that gives it astonishing appeal and this is why most of the people choose labret stud for their piercings. Today even black rounded studs are also accessible and you can choose them as they will provide the appearance of a beauty mark on your face.

The time period for the healing is about 6 to 8 weeks. The best thing about this is that they have the capability to heal much faster than any other type of piercings. Our mouths have so many bacteria killing enzymes so the chances of us getting any type of infection and septic are less and reduced although they are not completely invalidated but can be avoided by getting the piercing done in the right place because if the piercing is not done properly then it can cause some serious damage to your gums and teeth. 

For the aftercare of Monroe piercing one should try to wash and rinse their mouth at least for a minute by a medical grade mouthwash after having each meal.  If such mouthwashes are not available at the moment then as an alternative use of diluted oral antiseptics is advised for the purpose of oral cleaning. Try to avoid over cleaning your wound and piercing as it will cause the healing process to delay further. If swelling is there in the hole then using ice as well as other chilled liquids can help a lot to reduce the puffiness.

Piercing Types - Some Highlighted Ones

It is important that you know about all the piercing types there are before going for it. This way you will know which one would work best for you and where all did it came from.

Ear piercing is the most common type of piercing we see in people around us. Almost every other girl would have her ears pierced and several guys get it done as well. It has been decades since females have been getting the ear lobes pierced and since the last half century it has been common in men as well. Socially speaking, earlobe piercing is something that is the most acceptable in the society. It is fine by most of the employers as well and you can easily wear ear rings in the ears. It works as a simple decoration for your body. The procedure of ear piercings is the quickest, having the least amount of pain, and it heals pretty fast as well.

The second common piercing type is nose piercing. It is done in two common ways; you can either get the side of your one nostril pierced or you can go with the center piercing on the cartilage. Many people like going for the center spectrum piercing since the jewelry worn can be easily hidden by turning it upside into the nostril. Well, the side piercing of the nostril is also quite common and popular especially in the people of Middle East and Asia.

Now let’s talk about a piercing that is a little more painful and intense compared to the above mentioned ones; tongue piercing. It runs vertically from the upper towards the lower tongue surface. It is said that people having tongue piercings can give a lot more pleasure while having oral sex. Mostly people get this piercing due to aesthetic purposes. If proper jewelry is used, tongue piercing heals very fast however you need to be extra careful while choosing metal jewelry for tongue piercing since sometimes damage can be caused to the tooth enamel and gums.

Other piercing types include genital piercings; popular in women and men both and is done for having a lot better simulation and pleasure when having sex. Navel piercing is also quite popular and it dates back to the time of pharaohs; females prefer this one a lot who like to show their belly. Lastly, nipple piercing is equally common in males and females both; this piercing is just considered attractive.

Areas of Consideration before Going for Piercing

Body piercings have become a sign of expressing your personality in an entirely different way. It is quite similar to getting tattoos but piercings can be a little more extreme. People love get into body modifications and this is where body piercings come in as well. Most common piercings people get include lip piercings, nose, eyebrow, ears, belly button, and some like it on their genitals. You might have also come across people who have their nipples pierced too. This just depends on your own choice and mood. If you want to go for body piercing; keep these things into consideration:

Firstly you need to decide on the body that you will get the piercing on. Choose a part that will suit being pierced on your body. Also, this body part later on should not interfere in your daily life activities such as something you do at work. If you think that it will be a problem at where you work; replace your metal jewelry with a retainer. This piece of body jewelry will make sure that nobody sees your body piercing and the hole do not close either.

Secondly, you have to find a reputable and good piercing parlor. Always choose the best professional person around to get body piercings done. All the jewelry and needles should be sterilized; be sure of this. The person performing the process should get the things sterilized in front of you and should be wearing gloves at all times. Use of unsterilized jewelry or needles can easily give you HIV or any other infections. If you see or feel that something is not right; do not be shy or afraid to speak up. Find out if you are allergic to any kind of metals and then choose the right jewelry type.

Remember, you can always change your mind and step out of the parlor. Look around and feel the environment; does everything look alright or something is missing? Are you getting any second thoughts? Do you feel secure? Is the place thoroughly clean? If all the questions in your mind are answered clearly, go for it otherwise there is not another option but to step out.

Once you are done with the piercing; always ask the piercer about the healing time and aftercare instructions; make sure you follow the instructions strictly and do not use any alternatives until your piercing is completely healed. Lastly, avoid rubbing or touching your piercing during healing and after healing as well.