Smiley Piercing

What is smiley piercing?

It is an uncommon type of oral piercing done through the frenulum, a small fold of tissue of the upper lip. In the mid 90’s, a German magazine had published an image of Steve Harworth, a well-known body modification artist, sporting a smiley piercing. Since the piercing becomes visible whenever you smile, it has been given this name. It is sometimes referred to as scrumper piercing or upper lip frenulum piercing. On the other hand, anti-smiley piercing is another type of lip frenulum piercing where the small flap of tissue connecting the lower lip with the gum is perforated.

Smiley Piercing
Smiley Piercing
Smiley Piercings
Smiley Piercings

How to pierce a smiley

Opt for a professional piercing studio having hands-on experience in all types of oral piercings. You will be given an antibacterial solution for washing your mouth prior to the procedure. The piercing expert then inserts a hollow, sterilized needle through the upper lip frenulum and places the jewelry.

Anti Smiley Piercing
Anti Smiley Piercing
Inside Upper Lip Piercing
Inside Upper Lip Piercing

Smiley piercing pain: Does it hurt

As the frenulum of the upper lip is thin and delicate, the piercing gets quickly completed when done by a skilled professional piercer. So there is a lesser possibility of getting hurt during the procedure. However, with a low pain threshold, you are more likely to experience some amount of pain.

Lip Web Piercing
Lip Web Piercing
Pierced Smiley
Pierced Smiley

Smiley piercing aftercare

Do’s

  • Rinse your mouth with warm saline water after meals
  • Brush gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a mild toothpaste

Don’ts

  • Avoid touching the piercing with unclean hands
  • Do not eat hot and spicy foods
  • Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol
Scrumper Piercing
Scrumper Piercing
Smiley Face Piercing
Smiley Face Piercing

Smiley piercing healing

It will take about 4 to 12 weeks for the piercing to heal properly.

Smiley piercing infection and complications

Do not get the piercing done if you are wearing braces as the jewelry may get caught, injuring the frenulum. Severe swelling and redness mark an infected piercing. Make sure you do not twist or pull the jewelry to reduce the risk of infection. You should alter the way of biting food until healing as the upper lip frenulum may tear, causing bleeding. Since the jewelry keeps coming in contact with the teeth and gums, there is a greater possibility of a gum disease or tooth loss. Wear quality jewelry that suits your body to prevent it from getting rejected.

Smiley Piercing and Septum
Smiley Piercing and Septum Piercing
Smiley Piercing Guy
Smiley Piercing Guy

Smiley piercing jewelry

Flaunt your pierced lip frenulum with stylish horseshoe barbells, curved barbells, and captive bead rings.

Smiley Piercing Jewelry
Smiley Piercing Jewelry

How much does a smiley piercing cost

The price of the piercing may vary between $30 and $80 in most elite parlors.

Smiley Piercing Pictures
Smiley Piercing Pictures
Smiley Piercing Rings
Smiley Piercing Rings
Upper Lip Frenulum Piercing
Upper Lip Frenulum Piercing

References

https://www.bluebanana.com/article.php/8953/smiley-piercing

http://www.webpiercing.com/smiley-piercing/

http://www.speedyremedies.com/smiley-piercing.html

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