The frenulum or lip piercing is also called a smiley piercing because it is most visible when smiling. It is pierced through the frenulum, which connects the middle of the upper lip to the gums. The frenulum is thin but relatively stable. It is a mucous membrane piercing, heals quite quickly and rarely becomes infected.
Every piercing is different and requires different jewelry, care, healing times, etc.
Here you will find all important information in brief or detailed form.
FUNDAMENTALS
- In the first two days after piercing, avoid anything that thins the blood: such as alcohol, drugs and medication (aspirin)
- Dairy products (e.g. chocolate, yogurt, cheese) are prohibited for 10 days because the lactic acid they contain can negatively affect wound healing.
- Kissing and oral sex should be avoided for 2 weeks (risk of infection).
- Be careful with very spicy or acidic foods.
- In the first few days, avoid foods that require a lot of chewing. Be careful when biting and chewing; it's better to cut the food into small pieces.
RISKS
- Since it is pierced through very fine connective tissue and is inevitably always moving, it can grow out.
- When metal rubs against tooth enamel, it wears away. Regular checks for receding gums and indentations in the teeth are recommended.
PLACEMENT OF LIP PIERCING
The lip frenulum piercing is pierced through the fine frenulum that connects the upper lip in the middle to the gums.
Rarely, the frenulum is not naturally pronounced or is too small to be pierced.
JEWELRY FOR LIP PIERCING
For the first use, you can choose between titanium or 18K gold (for an additional charge).
Here a closed ring is inserted after piercing.
The wire thickness of the first-use jewelry is 1.2 mm
JEWELRY AFTER HEALING
After the lip piercing has healed, there are many different pieces of jewelry to choose from.
Our team will be happy to help you find the right jewelry when changing.
Here you can see a small selection of piercing jewelry
HEALING TIME & JEWELRY CHANGE
The healing process is individual for each person.
The first change of jewelry should take place after 2-3 weeks at the earliest.
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