There are a few different lengths that the labret can be pierced at; 7/16″ or 3/8″. It is not uncommon for women to be pierced with a 3/8″ and men to be pierced with a 7/16″. This is dependent on your anatomy and that is something that your piercer will determine before the piercing.
Furthermore, is it normal for a lip piercing to sink into your lip?
It doesn’t even need to be the same place you had the piercing done. If the back part of the labret is digging into your lip a bit, it’s normal. It’ll indent in the front too a bit. Fresh piercings up to 5 weeks will tend to do that.
Regarding this, how do you know if a piercing is too small?
If you still have the feeling that the post or earring of your piercing is too small and feels too tight to the point of being in pain an probably noticing redness, swelling and lymph or even puss, you should consult a professional to have it taken out and replaced with a proper length post or ring.
Do labret piercings ruin your teeth?
Teeth can be directly afflicted by labret piercing. When the jewelry strokes the teeth, and there is enamel loss, it may also cause deformation. Many people also complain of chips or cracks in their teeth.
How long do labret piercings heal?
about 6 to 8 weeks
How long does your lip stay swollen after piercing?
Lip Piercings
You might experience swelling (usually 2-3 days after the piercing) this swelling can last 7-10 days.
How can I increase my piercing size?
Simply wrap one layer (or more) of tape around the jewelry and re-insert it into the piercing. You will repeat this method over time, gradually adding more tape and thus increasing the size of the hole. But not just any tape will do.
Can I put a 14g in a 16G piercing?
14g jewelry is larger than 16g jewelry, but you might be able to fit it. Yes, you can stretch you piercing to a 14g just make sure that the jewelry that you’re buying is suitable for a freshly stretching piercing.
Can I put a 16G in a 20G piercing?
Whenever piercing ears, I recommend getting a needle that is a bit larger than your earring gauge, because otherwise the earring is harder to put in. If you pierce yourself with a 16G and put in a 20G earring, the earring will fit in easily and the hole will eventually shrink to the right size.
Are belly bars too short?
If you were pierced with a bar that’s too short don’t go back there! A good piercer knows better then that! Don’t use cheap jewelery, it will end up costing you more in the end. Get a good quality bar that’s longer then what you ultimately want.
How snug should a labret stud be?
Labret– Labret piercings should be fitted by a piercer, and should be a fairly snug fit. … Hoops should be snug enough to wrap the lip, but will have some gap to allow for movement while eating and talking. Hoops that are too tight can cause migration, so they do need some room.
