Eyebrow
Can be pierced anywhere along its length, though the outer corner above eyebrow is most popular. It should not contain a lot of skin past the actual brow hair.
Initial piercing- captive ring, curved barbell, barbell.
Gauges: 18, 16 gauge (16g is recommended), Length 3/8’-7/16”
Healing time: 6-8 weeks
Care: Clean same as nostril. Be sure not to turn or twist the jewelry.
Tongue
Located approximately one inch from tip along the center line to avoid large veins.
Initial piercing- barbell most recommended 14 gauge length 3/4”
Gauges: 16, 14, 12 gauge, Length 3/4’, 5/8’, 9/16”,1/2”
Healing time: 4-6 weeks
Care: No alcohol or oral contact for at least 2 weeks. Smoking is not recommended. Cleanse with salt water and/or Listerine diluted with 50% water after all meals. Brush tongue frequently also.
Lip
Located approximately one inch from tip along the center line to avoid large veins.
Initial piercing- captive ring, barbell, usually curved.
Gauges: 18,16 gauge, Length 3/8”-1/2”
Healing time: 6-8 weeks
Care: Same as tongue; apply Bactine or gly-oxide to the outside to speed healing process
Cheek/Labret
Can be located anywhere opposite the mouth cavity- mostly personal taste.
Initial piercing- labret stud
Gauges: 16, 14g (14 gauge most common), Length 3/8”-1/2”
Healing time: 6-8 weeks.
Care: same as lip care
Nipples
Initial piercing- captive ring, curved barbells, mini barbells
Gauges: 16g, 14g, 12 gauge, Length 5/8”, 3/4” for nipples
Healing time: 6-8 weeks
Care: same as navel
Other body parts
It’s best to discuss possible piercings with a trusted piercer.
Piercing is not just another hole!
Be sure the piercer is someone who is trained and can give you references for previous piercing.
Can be pierced anywhere along its length, though the outer corner above eyebrow is most popular. It should not contain a lot of skin past the actual brow hair.
Initial piercing- captive ring, curved barbell, barbell.
Gauges: 18, 16 gauge (16g is recommended), Length 3/8’-7/16”
Healing time: 6-8 weeks
Care: Clean same as nostril. Be sure not to turn or twist the jewelry.
Tongue
Located approximately one inch from tip along the center line to avoid large veins.
Initial piercing- barbell most recommended 14 gauge length 3/4”
Gauges: 16, 14, 12 gauge, Length 3/4’, 5/8’, 9/16”,1/2”
Healing time: 4-6 weeks
Care: No alcohol or oral contact for at least 2 weeks. Smoking is not recommended. Cleanse with salt water and/or Listerine diluted with 50% water after all meals. Brush tongue frequently also.
Lip
Located approximately one inch from tip along the center line to avoid large veins.
Initial piercing- captive ring, barbell, usually curved.
Gauges: 18,16 gauge, Length 3/8”-1/2”
Healing time: 6-8 weeks
Care: Same as tongue; apply Bactine or gly-oxide to the outside to speed healing process
Cheek/Labret
Can be located anywhere opposite the mouth cavity- mostly personal taste.
Initial piercing- labret stud
Gauges: 16, 14g (14 gauge most common), Length 3/8”-1/2”
Healing time: 6-8 weeks.
Care: same as lip care
Nipples
Initial piercing- captive ring, curved barbells, mini barbells
Gauges: 16g, 14g, 12 gauge, Length 5/8”, 3/4” for nipples
Healing time: 6-8 weeks
Care: same as navel
Other body parts
It’s best to discuss possible piercings with a trusted piercer.
Piercing is not just another hole!
Be sure the piercer is someone who is trained and can give you references for previous piercing.
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