Is a lip piercing a bad idea?

Like any type of piercing, a tongue or lip piercing requires your body to undergo minor trauma as well as introduces a foreign, metal object into your body. As a result, there are a few risks associated with an oral piercing such as: Infection. One of the most common side effects of piercings is infection.

What hurts worse lip or nose piercing?

It depends on pain tolerance, and pain tolerance differs with everyone. The skin on and around the lips is more sensitive as compared to the skin over the ears or nose. Hence, the piercing will hurt more than ear piercing but it lasts only for a few moments.

At what age can you get your lip pierced?

– Minors aged 14-18: Written consent from parent or legal guardian for body piercing, PLUS a parent or legal guardian must be present during the procedure. – NO TATTOOS OR BODY PIERCING FOR MINORS UNDER 14.

What piercing can you get at 13?

Piercings for Minors

• Ear Lobe Piercings. For ages 8 and up.
• Cartilage Piercings (Helix) For ages 13 and up.
• Bellybutton (Navel) For ages 13 and up.
• Nose (Nostril) For ages 16 and up.

How do you eat with a lip piercing?

As your lip piercing heals, focus on foods that are soft and unlikely to get caught on your jewelry. This includes mashed potatoes, yogurt, and oatmeal. Anything chewy may require an additional salt rinse after eating. Water should be your drink of choice at this time.

Can you smoke after a lip piercing?

New lip piercees must always try to keep the piercing clean and dry as they heal to avoid bacterial infections. After lip piercing, don’t smoke or take alcohol for at least 9 hours. If you can keep yourself away from alcohol and smoking for a longer time, then that’s great. 2.

Do lip piercings bleed?

Some amount of bleeding during and after an oral piercing is normal however in some case there may be excessive bleeding.