Vertical Labret Piercing in Nairobi, Kenya

Vertical Labret Piercing Variations

You have the option of getting a horizontal labret piercing rather than a vertical one. In this piercing, the curved barbell’s balls are placed side by side because both punctures are on the lip.

The horizontal labret, like the vertical labret, is made up of two puncture holes that do not penetrate the mouth; the piercer will thread the needle through the lip horizontally. With just one piercing, this gives the appearance of having two piercings.

In this variant, a curved barbell with smaller ball ends is also used.

The inverse vertical labret piercing, also called the Ashley piercing, is done by inserting a piece of jewelry through the outside of the lower lip into the mouth so that one side of the jewelry is fixed inside your mouth.

Vertical labret piercing procedure

Make sure you visit an authorized professional piercer in a facility that has undergone routine health department inspection. To determine whether the store is reliable, check online reviews.

This piercing is done quickly. The general steps are as follows:

• Your piercer will clean your lower lip with water and a disinfectant solution.
• To ensure that there are no potentially contagious bacteria in your mouth that could get into the piercing area, you should rinse it thoroughly with an antibacterial mouthwash.
• The region inside and outside of the lip where the piercing will be done will be marked by the piercer with a marker.
• In order to keep your lower lip in place while they examine your mouth, they will gently draw it outward while clamping it with a special tool.
• The designated spots will be punctured with a needle from top to bottom in a firm, quick, but gentle manner to reduce pain.
• Your piercer will carefully and gradually remove the needle.
• Your piercer will insert jewelry, such a bent barbell, into the newly opened piercing. They’ll also put any beads on the end of the barbell to keep it in place.

Vertical Labret Piercing Pain And Healing Time

The vertical labret piercing is a little more painful than other lip piercing styles because it has two puncture points that pierce right through the delicate lip skin. It often ranks on the low to middle end of the pain spectrum when compared to other piercing varieties. Find a skilled piercer who can walk you through breathing techniques and assist make the piercing procedure less painful if you tend to be more sensitive to pain.

Swelling, a little bleeding, and throbbing are typical with most piercings. The more frequently you experience these symptoms, though, the more likely it is that something is wrong and you need to consult a professional.

Vertical lip piercings heal in about 6 to 8 weeks. Depending on how well you care for the region, the healing time may be longer or shorter than this.

Because no component of the jewelry or piercing enters inside the mouth, vertical labret aftercare procedures are typically simpler than those for other types of lip piercings. As a result, you don’t need to worry as much about biting on the jewelry, avoiding it when you brush your teeth or brushing your mouth out after meals.

Vertical Labret Piercing Aftercare

• 1/8 cup of sea salt dissolved in 1 cup of warm water should be applied to the pierced region for at least 5 minutes each day. When you’re finished, pat the piercing dry with a clean towel.
• To keep the piercing clean, spray some saline on it. The salt soak can be replaced with this.
• To keep your mouth free of microorganisms, regularly wash it with an antiseptic, non-alcoholic mouthwash. Try to do this after every meal, shortly before bed, and in the morning.
• Unless your hands are clean, avoid touching your lips or face. It can be challenging to learn this.
• Be sure to frequently wash your hands with clean water and unscented soap before touching the piercing site.
• Avoid immersing the piercing in water. Don’t swim. rather of taking a bath, or shower.
• To prevent bacteria from entering the piercing, keep your bedding, clothes, and blankets clean. This applies to anything that will come in contact with your face.

Vertical Labret Piercing Jewelry

The shape of the vertical labret piercing means that curved barbells are almost exclusively used in this piercing type. The two beads of the curved barbell can have a double-pierced appearance, with one ball appearing on the lip and the other right below, depending on the length of the barbell..

A 14G or 16G curved barbell is used in the majority of vertical labret piercings. Choose an internally threaded piece so that jewelry may be inserted more smoothly and with less stress to the skin around the piercing.

Only wear your initial jewelry during the first week or so of recuperation. It will be lengthier to accommodate initial swelling than the jewelry you would subsequently wear. You should start out with titanium jewelry. This kind of metal is perfect for jewelry that you’ll only wear sometimes because it’s affordable, has few alloys, and won’t irritate you while you wear it.

When the swelling has subsided and you are ready to switch to a more durable piece, we advise 14k gold that is nickel-free. This sort of gold has a small enough amount of alloys to avoid irritating your skin while still maintaining durability. It also has a luster that is visible to even untrained eyes.

Although only a few different jewelry types can be used in a vertical labret, you can still be imaginative with your choice of a curved barbell. Many opt for a smaller ball because it’s more comfortable to wear, but a bigger ball can help you look bold.

Additionally, you can select curved barbells with charms on both ends, charms, and balls on opposite ends, or balls made of opal, pearls, or Baltic amber. Choosing a piece with a charm underneath the ball that rests on your lip gives the otherwise symmetrical piercing a cute asymmetry and enhances the double-pierced appearance.

How To Change A Vertical Labret Piercing

On paper, it’s easy to change a vertical labret piercing. Simply remove the ball end of the curved barbell, carefully insert the jewelry into the piercing hole, and then tighten the ball end. (Avoid over tightening the ball end to avoid stripping the threads.)

However, many people find it challenging to replace the vertical labret piercing on their own due to the lengthy piercing tunnel. Visit your piercer and ask them to change your jewelry for you if you’re having trouble. They can demonstrate techniques that will help you do the procedure more quickly, and they won’t risk damaging the piercing site by messing with the jewelry excessively.

You ought to eventually be able to adjust the jewelry on your own.