Monroe piercing is incredibly popular among people of all genders

One of the most popular types of this service is the Monroe piercing.

In this type of piercing, a piece of skin above the lip on the left side is pierced and then an earring shaped like a pearl or balloon is pushed through the piercing. This piercing looks very beautiful and original, thanks to it the image has a certain attraction and charm. The piercing is performed in a professional piercing shop under local anesthesia.

This puncture is named after Marilyn Monroe because it reminds her of her birthmark, which is located above the lip with Leo. Decoration of this type looks very elegant, so you can safely attend various business events and not worry about your appearance.

Monroe piercings have been popular since the 1990s, a way for hard rock musicians to personalize their style. The Monroe piercing is generally more feminine, but some men have also used it to emphasize their style.

Penetration characteristics

The injection is made about one centimeter from the lip, although much depends on the structure of the face.

The procedure itself takes about twenty minutes, but preparation begins at least two days beforehand.

The Monroe piercing requires a catheter, a sterile needle, and a labret (lip piercing jewelry). The use of a gypsy needle is unsuitable as it can easily traumatize the gums.

Monroe piercing earrings look like this: a barbell inserted into the skin fixes its ball - the outer part of the jewelry. The bar is about ten millimeters long and about two millimeters thick. The size of the earring depends on the thickness of the leather: the thicker the leather, the larger the jewelry.

There are not many nerve endings in the area of the skin to be pierced, so the puncture is hardly noticeable. Since women have thinner skin in this area, the puncture is quick and easy and the client feels practically nothing. Men, on the other hand, have a harder time with this procedure because their skin is thicker. Uncomfortable and painful sensations most often occur in people who are engaged in singing, they have a more developed circular mouth muscle. In this case, it is necessary to use anesthetic preparations, the effect of which lasts about four hours. The same anesthesia is also used for sensitive skin.

Limitations of the procedure

The most important restriction for piercings is being a minor.

This type of piercing is performed only by adults. In addition, there are several other contraindications to the procedure:

• Blood clotting problems - an important limitation as there is a risk of bleeding;
• Skin diseases - these include psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, and other skin diseases; if present, piercings can cause severe inflammation;
• Susceptibility to the formation of keloid scars - in this case, the piercing takes a very long time and there is a high risk of getting a scar;
• Hepatitis B, C. it is strictly forbidden to carry out the piercing procedure in the acute form of hepatitis;
• Hyperglycemia - In diabetics, the wounds contract much longer and harder;
• Acute respiratory infection also represents a limitation of the procedure;
• Allergic reactions - the procedure is not performed if the client is allergic to metal products or the medications used;
• Acute chronic diseases - the procedure is limited if the patient suffers from acute maxillary sinusitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, pancreatitis, or gastritis.

Before going to the salon for a piercing, you should choose a fruit or vegetable salad or dairy products for dinner. It is also advisable to go to bed early before the procedure.

Preparing the face for the monroe piercing procedure

Preparation for the piercing procedure should be made in advance, paying special attention to the area of the skin where the puncture will be performed in the future.

A week before the procedure, you need to contact the master so that the specialist can assess the condition of the dermis. If the skin is inflamed or irritated, it should be treated with soothing ointments: Advent, Elidel, Triderm. The ointment should be evenly applied to the skin, rubbed in circular movements, and completely absorbed.

Two to three days before the procedure, the following measures must be taken:

• Do not consume alcoholic or low-alcoholic beverages;
• Do not take antibiotics, vitamin E, naproxen, aspirin or ibuprofen;
• Avoid coffee or caffeinated drinks such as cola, energy drinks, etc.;
• Eliminate active ingredients from food such as garlic, ginseng, and others;
• Take vitamin K, which is found in cabbage (white cabbage, Brussels sprouts, color), pumpkin, olive oil, and bananas; or take special supplements containing this vitamin;
• You must see a dentist, have your gums examined, and have your teeth professionally cleaned;
• It is equally important to choose a high-quality, suitable earring for the piercing.

Selection of jewelry

Piercing Monroe looks very spectacular, original, and beautiful, subject to the qualitative performance of the puncture and correctly selected jewelry.

Usually, a professional hairdresser will offer you a selection of jewelry and advise you on choosing the most suitable option. However, if you decide to make an earring yourself, it is important not to spend too much money on an expensive piece of jewelry made of precious metal. There is a great risk that the metal will oxidize and the piercing will have to be repeated.

If you choose a gold piece of jewelry, it must have a high karat content, which is at least 585. However, when choosing an earring, it is advisable to opt for titanium jewelry. For Monroe piercings, it is important to choose the right size of the lip; the optimal length is five to ten millimeters and the earring width is 1.8 millimeters.

When choosing earrings, you need to pay attention to the sample, If the earring is placed in a place where it comes into direct contact with the face, it may cause a longer healing time of the puncture. The reason for this is that the jewelry can irritate the sensitive skin, which delays healing.

It is also important to consider the type of piercing: for a longitudinal or transverse piercing, a micro banana is the best choice; for a vertical piercing, it is better to choose round or segmented rings. Make sure that the earring does not touch the skin, otherwise, there is a risk of the earring growing in and requiring surgical repair.

Important information! Do not use surgical steel that contains a lot of nickel as there is a risk of poisoning.

Monroe piercing procedure

To perform Monroe piercing, it is important to competently approach the issue of choosing a master.

Make sure you are getting a qualified professional with experience: find out in advance what others say about the professional, look at the professional's portfolio, and do not hesitate to ask the professional any questions you may have. It is also important to pay attention to the sterility of the room where the procedure takes place and the sterility of the instruments. Make sure that the craftsman wears disposable gloves and opens and sterilizes the instruments in front of you.

Please note! If you have a strong excitement and have taken a sedative, you should tell the master.

1. Preparation process. The client is seated on the chair/couch with the client's head placed at a 45-degree angle to the floor.
2. Sterilization. The pierced area of the skin is treated with antiseptic agents.
3. the anesthesia. It is administered at the request of the client and in case of hypersensitivity of the skin. Lidocaine or another anesthetic is injected into the skin and takes effect five to ten minutes after the injection.
4. Pierced area. The boundaries of the piercing are determined and agreed upon together with the customer.
5. Performing the puncture. The needle is sterilized and then lubricated with petroleum jelly. The doctor pushes back the skin so as not to touch the gums and then slowly inserts the needle into the gums. The needle is directed upwards or to the side, depending on the choice of piercing.
6. Inserting the earring. The cap is removed from the needle and the earring is inserted in the same direction and secured with tweezers.

In total, the injection procedure takes about fifteen minutes.

Puncture care monroe piercing

• During the first week, the wound may bleed. The injection site may be red and swollen. This is normal and there is no need to panic, after a week these symptoms will subside. If the swelling and redness persist, you should see your doctor.
• During the healing period of the puncture, you should not eat solid food. Since the active movement of the jaw can contribute to the loss of earrings.
• The piercing site should be treated with chlorhexidine or miramistin up to five times a day. A cotton ball or tampon should be moistened with the solution and gently dabbed onto the piercing site. The earring should be gently pulled out to remove any lymph or blood.
• If the wound takes a long time to heal, treat the puncture site with Levomecol. It is not advisable to change the earring before the wound has completely healed.

The rehabilitation period after piercing lasts about fifteen days. During this period, pain may occur, in which case Ketanov or other painkillers are used.

Restrictions on the care of monroe piercing

• Do not eat food that is too hot or cold for fourteen days after the treatment.
• Limit your consumption of carbonated, low-alcohol, and alcoholic beverages for three days.
• Rinse your mouth after meals.
• Teeth should be brushed gently without brushing.
• Smoking is not advisable for a week.
• Limit your visits to solariums, bathhouses, beaches, swimming pools, and saunas for ten days.
• Do not touch the piercing with dirty hands.
• If you lose the earring, you should replace the jewelry within the next three to a maximum of seven days.
• Do not sleep on the side of the piercing or with your face on a pillow. There is a greater risk of the earring falling out.

If you have been worried about problems with your piercing for a long time, do not hesitate to contact your piercing master again, because it depends on the quality of the work and your health.