A lip piercing is a type of body piercing that penetrates the lips or the area surrounding the lips, which can be pierced in a variety of ways. Initial jewelry used for lip piercings are labret stud or cbr's. It usually takes about 1-3 months for it to heal.
Soaking the wound for three to five minutes with a weak saline solution softens any blood and lymph discharge attached to the jewelry. Using a cotton swab
(cotton buds) removes excess matter from the site. Afterward, one
should slowly turn the jewelry through the piercing, rinse with saline
solution to flush the inside of the wound and remove any matter
remaining in and around the piercing. Diluted mouthwash can also be used
after meals to help remove debris and flush the piercing and is
recommended by some practitioners.
Lip piercings can be placed anywhere around the mouth, but the surface
of the lip is not typically pierced itself, except for horizontal lip
piercings and canine bites. Piercings in specific positions have certain
names. The Monroe.
1. Angel bites, 2. Cyber bites, 3. Spider bites, 4.Snake bites, 5.Vampire bites, etc...
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Before venturing out and piercing your lip it's a good idea to know what you're in for and how to properly care for your new piercing.
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