Lip Piercing

Professional Body Piercing at Kaleidoscope

About Lip Piercing

A versatile piercing through the lip tissue that can be placed in various positions around the lips. Lip piercings include popular styles like labret, medusa (philtrum), monroe, snake bites, spider bites, and angel kiss. Each placement offers a unique look and can be customized with different jewelry styles from subtle studs to bold rings and decorative ends.

At Kaleidoscope, our experienced piercers use only the highest quality jewelry and sterile techniques to ensure a safe and comfortable piercing experience. We'll guide you through the entire process, from choosing the right jewelry to proper aftercare.

Lip Piercing Gallery

Browse our professional lip piercing work. All images showcase real piercings done at Kaleidoscope with high-quality jewelry and expert technique.

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What to Expect

Professional consultation to discuss placement and jewelry options
Sterile environment and equipment
Quick procedure with minimal discomfort
Comprehensive aftercare instructions
Follow-up care available if needed

Healing Time

The typical healing time for lip piercings is 6-8 weeks for the initial healing, with complete healing taking 2-3 months. Healing time can vary based on placement, with inside-the-mouth piercings often healing faster due to the mouth's natural healing properties. Our experienced piercers will provide specific healing timeline information during your consultation.

Jewelry Options

We offer a wide selection of lip jewelry including labret studs, captive bead rings, seamless rings, and circular barbells. Choose from surgical steel, titanium, gold, and decorative options featuring opals, Swarovski crystals, and unique designs. For multiple lip piercings, we can help you create coordinated looks with matching or complementary jewelry.

Aftercare

Lip piercings require careful oral and external aftercare. Clean the outside with sterile saline solution and rinse your mouth with alcohol-free mouthwash or salt water after eating, drinking, or smoking. Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and oral contact during healing. We provide detailed aftercare instructions and are always available to answer questions during your healing journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do lip piercings hurt?

What can I eat after getting a lip piercing?

Will a lip piercing affect my speech or eating?

Can lip piercings damage my teeth or gums?

What are snake bites, spider bites, and angel kiss piercings?

Can I change my jewelry before it's fully healed?

How do I get my jewelry changed?

I think my piercing might be infected or unhappy - what should I do?

It could be, but often times it is caused by irritation such as bumping, catching, playing with, clothing choices or sleeping on the piercing. Any of these can lead to the jewelry not fitting correctly and this in turn can cause more swelling and redness. We have several solutions to fixing the issues depending on the situation and your body type. We start with the most general and from there narrow it down to the best fit for you. We can usually get any issue under control without losing the piercing but we want to be as proactive as possible, so please come see us with any concerns and if we think you need to see a Dr. we will let you know.

What is the normal drainage from a new piercing?

You may notice some drainage coming from a new piercing in it's healing phase. While this is normal for any new piercing(some more than others) the drainage should be a yellowish brown color often containing lymph fluid, sebum, and possibly some blood. Please be sure to rinse thoroughly in the bath or shower removing as much as possible without causing movement to the piercing. If you are ever unsure whether your piercing is healthy and happy please don't hesitate coming by the shop so a piercer can take a look. We would rather see you too much than not enough.

Ready for Your Lip Piercing?

Contact Kaleidoscope today to schedule your consultation with our experienced piercers.