Piercing / Lip piercing
Lip piercing
After the ear and nose, lip piercing is one of the most popular in indigenous cultures around the world. For centuries, people have worn ornaments made of horn, bone, gold and other natural materials in lip piercings.
The term "labret" comes from the Latin word "labrum," meaning "lip." Any piercing around the mouth is called a labret, although some use the term only for a piercing placed in the center below the lower lip. There is a maximum distance from the mouth opening that can be pierced because the tissue connects to the gum. Within the constraints of given anatomy and aesthetic preferences, there are many options for piercings around the mouth.
If you wish to switch between rings and bars after healing, discuss this with your piercer as the angle of the piercing and the distance from the edge of your lip need to be considered.
Lip piercing article content
Types of lip piercing
A traditional labret is centered under the lower lip, below the red border (where the pigmented area meets the cheek). It is best to avoid piercing through this junction to prevent migration into the softer tissue of the lip. Labrets can be worn higher or lower, in pairs or multiples, centrally or on the sides. Positioning the piercing so that the jewelry rests at a neutral angle is critical for comfort and safety. All labrets (including the variants described below) must be placed with this principle in mind. Excessive pressure on the teeth or gums - even from the slightest inclination - can cause discomfort and damage. The thin tissue inside the lip contains a large number of blood vessels that are easily visible and should be avoided.
Suitable jewelry for lip piercing
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Shape: Various types and shapes of jewelry are used for nipple piercing, but only straight jewelry, either barbells or clickers (like a ring, but this half is straight), is always given during the initial piercing. After healing, rings, shields, etc. can be put there.
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The thickness of the jewelry must not be less than 1.6 mm (14ga) The length when piercing should exceed the length of the nipple by at least 1-2 mm, with larger nipples the swelling is greater, therefore the gap can be larger
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Material: high-quality titanium or gold can be used for piercing, bioplastic is also harmless, but it is very flexible, which can contribute to changing the shape of the piercing. There is also safe steel, but you probably won't find it in the Czech Republic.
Lip piercing price
The price of a piercing in our salon consists of the price for the piercing application service and the price for the jewelry. Some types of piercings will also require a shortening of the jewelry after healing, where only the price of the new jewelry is paid.
Lip piercing price
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700 CZK
Price of jewelry for lip piercing
From 350 to several thousand, we offer titanium jewelry from economy and premium class, and gold jewelry of purity 585 and 735.
Contraindications for lip piercing
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Taking medication (if yes, with medical approval)
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A lifestyle that does not allow for proper piercing care
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Skin diseases
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Dermatitis or other inflammation in the piercing area
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Tendency to form keloid scars
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Jaundice
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HIV
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Diabetes and insulin dependence
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Circulatory system disorders or poor blood clotting
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Allergic reactions
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Epilepsy
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Hormone therapy, oncological diseases
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Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Menstruation could be a contraindication, but if you don't have a strong one, some piercings could definitely be done.
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If you have recently undergone any surgery in the lip area, you should consult your doctor before deciding on a piercing.
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Violation of contraindications can have negative effects on your health.
Preparation for lip piercing
Before the procedure:
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Sleep well
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At least eat a little
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You put on clothes that at the same time would not be a shame to get dirty if a drop of blood got on it, often not even one appears, but it can happen.
Lip piercing procedure
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Upon arrival at the studio, you will fill out the "Consent to the procedure", which will, among other things, contain contraindications before lip piercing and its subsequent care. The absence of contraindications and compliance with the care procedure recommended by us is one of the important conditions for successful healing of the piercing.
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Next follows a conversation with the piercer. You will discuss the appropriate placement and jewelry for the eyebrow piercing, which we will put on now and possibly which you will wear afterwards.
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Piercer prepares a workplace. The chosen jewelry for lip piercing together with the needle will be sterilized for approx. 10 min. During that time, you will have the opportunity to ask anything and specify the necessary information.
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After sterilization, the piercer will indicate the final location for the lip piercing, disinfect the skin, and in a few seconds you will have a new lip piercing.
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Post-piercing treatment: After the piercing, the piercer will treat the lip piercing, take a picture of it, if you agree, apply a patch and once again explain lip piercing care.
Lip piercing healing and care
The piercing almost always overflows, so we first give a longer piece of jewelry, which we exchange for a shorter one in about 1-2 months. Otherwise, there is a risk of frequent tripping over the jewelry and subsequent traumatization. Sometimes it needs to be replaced several times during healing, so if you feel that the jewelry is becoming too long and is in the way, you can ask for it to be shortened. When exchanging jewelry for a shorter one, the price of the jewelry is paid according to the current price list, the service is free if it is an initial healing process.
Read detailed piercing care instructions here:
Restrictions after lip piercing
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Do not sleep on the side where you have a fresh lip piercing.
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Avoid visiting saunas, solariums, swimming pools, the sea and other public swimming pools for at least one month.
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Be careful and avoid any movement, pressure, etc. that would traumatize the fresh lip piercing.
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Carefully put on and take off your clothes.
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Do not touch the piercing with your hands.
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Remember that dirt and mechanical trauma are the biggest evils for a fresh lip piercing.
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Be careful with your hair so that it does not get tangled around the jewelry.
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Do not remove, rotate or move the jewelry; lip piercing needs rest.
Complications after lip piercing
After a lip piercing, problems can appear from minor to serious, it is important to contact the studio as soon as you feel any problem.
Warning signs can be (individually or in combination):
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Outflows.
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Unpleasant smell.
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Excessive sensitivity to pain.
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Severe swelling.
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Erythema - redness.
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The piercing and the skin around it are hot to the touch.
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The formation of lumps or pimples near the injection site.
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Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck or next to the ears.
and other unusual and unpleasant manifestations.
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