Bottom Lip Piercing (Lower Lip Piercing)

What is bottom lip piercing

Lip piercings are the most conventional styles of piercings donned by the young mass. In the recent times, it has undergone a lot of modifications giving rise to other variations having unique names. Although bottom lip piercing is a perforation of the lower lip, its location differs from one variation to the other, with the jewelry, aftercare as well as the cost depending on that.

Bottom Lip Piercing
Bottom Lip Piercing

Bottom lip piercing procedure

Visit any elite piercing parlor to get the piercing done. In case of labret piercing and vertical labret piercing, a hollow, sterilized needle is passed through the middle of the lower lip while, for certain variations, double perforations are made either on the bottom lip or both the lips. The labret jewelry is then inserted into the piercing/ piercings.

Lower Lip Piercing Men
Lower Lip Piercing Men

Bottom lip piercing pain

The pain usually varies from person to person, based on their tolerance levels. If you are going to get more than one piercing done on the bottom lip or both the lips, then it might hurt more.

Bottom Lower Lip Piercing Images
Bottom Lower Lip Piercing Images
Bottom Lip Piercing Pictures
Bottom Lip Piercing Pictures

Bottom lip piercing aftercare

  • Do not touch the piercing/piercings with unclean hands
  • Take a sterilized cotton ball dipped in warm salt water and press gently against the pierced spot
  • Rinse your mouth with saline water after every meal
  • Avoid eating hot and spicy foods
  • Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristle toothbrush and mild toothpaste
  • Do not smoke or consume alcohol
  • Avoid applying creams, ointments, and makeup on the piercing/piercings
Lower Lip Piercing Diamond Stud
Lower Lip Piercing Diamond Stud

Bottom lip piercing infection and complications

Undue swelling and redness along with pus discharge is a sign of infection that demands immediate medical care. Get the jewelry replaced if you experience irritation to avoid the risk of rejection.

Bottom Lip Piercing Hoop
Bottom Lip Piercing Hoop
Lower Lip Piercing
Lower Lip Piercing

Bottom lip piercing jewelry

Captive bead rings, labret studs, hoops, and circular barbells are generally used for a lower lip piercing. Once the piercing heals, you can experiment with jewelry of various other designs.

Bottom Lip Piercing Jewelry
Bottom Lip Piercing Jewelry

Bottom lip piercing variations

Piercings only on the lower lip

Inner/Inside bottom lip piercing

Here the piercing is done on the inside of the lower lip.

Inside Bottom Lip Piercing
Inside Bottom Lip Piercing

Labret piercing/Center bottom lip piercing

The piercing is placed at the center of the lower lip.

Center Bottom Lip Piercing
Center Bottom Lip Piercing

Vertical labret piercing/Middle bottom lip piercing

A trend-setting variation of labret piercing, the labret jewelry is inserted into the bottom lip vertically from the top without entering the mouth.

Middle Bottom Lip Piercing
Middle Bottom Lip Piercing

Bottom/Lower side lip piercing

The perforation is made either on the right or left side of the lower lip.

Lower Side Lip Piercing
Lower Side Lip Piercing

Snake bites piercing

Here, both sides of the bottom lip are perforated and adorned with stylish labret jewelry.

Snake Bites Piercing
Snake Bites Piercing

Shark bites piercing

Double perforations are made on the two sides of the lower lip for this style of piercing.

Shark Bites Piercing
Shark Bites Piercing

Spider bites piercing

Another interesting version of lip piercing, it refers to double piercings placed on one side of the lower lip.

Spider Bites Piercing
Spider Bites Piercing

Horizontal lip piercing

As the name suggests, the piercing passes through the bottom lip horizontally without penetrating the mouth.

Horizontal Lip Piercing
Horizontal Lip Piercing

Dolphin bites piercing

It is a set of two piercings placed under the bottom lip.

Dolphin Bites Piercing
Dolphin Bites Piercing

Top and bottom lip piercings

Cyber bites piercing

A combination of labret piercing and medusa piercing centered on both the lips.

Cyber Bites Piercing
Cyber Bites Piercing

Canine bites piercing

It refers to four piercings where two piercings are done on the upper lip and lower lip, respectively.

Canine Bites Piercing
Canine Bites Piercing

References:

http://www.piercingmodels.com/lip-piercing-types/#Lip_Piercing_Jewelry_Tips

http://bodypiercing.ygoy.com/aftercare-of-lip-piercing/

http://blingable.com/types-of-lip-piercings/

http://info.painfulpleasures.com/blogs/lip-piercing-options

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