Piercing is a type of body art that has grown in popularity and with it the possibilities have grown. One of the areas of the body where it is becoming more common to see jewelry is on the lips. Although getting a lip ring may be something you want to do, it is something you should think carefully about first. Consider the method, maintenance, and impact on your life.
There are some false lip rings that clip around the lip, but generally piercing is required. Depending on where you get the piercing done, you may be given local anesthetic. In most cases, however, you will not receive any pain medication. Although the degree of discomfort can vary, for most people there is at least a slight amount of pain, which normally subsides quickly. Afterward, your lip is likely to be sore for at least several days.
After the piercing, your lip will swell and you will not be able to remove the lip ring. Generally, it is advisable to leave it as it is for about two weeks. During this time, you will have to deal with the appearance of a swollen lip. The piercing could present a bigger problem if it is a violation of your employer’s dress code.
Whether you will be able to wear your lip ring full time is something that needs to be considered because it will be an issue even after the swelling disappears. The lip is a fast-healing area and you will not be able to leave your lip ring out for long periods without the hole closing on the inside. For this reason, you should consider getting a spare and keeping it accessible at all times. Since the lip heals fast, you may think that it will be easy to get rid of your piercing when you do not want it anymore. To some degree this is true, but another thing to think about is that you will have a permanent hole on the surface of your skin.
Body jewelry often inspires people to get pierced. Before you get a lip ring, be aware of what is available because the options are normally limited. Some piercings offer the possibility of having a variety of jewelry, but with a lip piercing the possibilities are more limited.
If you decide to go through with it, choose a credible place to have it done. Make sure the implements are sterilized. Otherwise, you may pay for a lip piercing but get a terrible infection instead.
