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Snake Bite Piercings

Definition: Snake Bites, in my opinion, are named incorrectly because if anything, they're supposed to look like snake fangs, not bites. But what do I know? I'm not even sure where the term came from or how it recently became accepted terminology for a piercing that's basically been around for years. But in the last 2-3 years, I've seen a gradual spike in the occurrence of this particular piercing style and now both the name and the piercings are a hot item.

Snake Bites are really just lip piercings, but specifically it is two lower lip piercings evenly separated on each side of the lip's center. Typically, they're fitted with two CBRs which encircle the lower lip, but they can also be fitted with labret studs if you prefer. You have to decide how you want to wear your Snake Bites from the initial piercing, thouggh - it doesn't work to change back and forth from a ring to a labret stud, because the holes aren't pierced the same and the jewelry won't set right if you try to switch. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it could cause a lot of irritation and healing problems.

One thing to consider about getting Snake Bites is that you're getting two piercings at once. That tends to be a little more painful and more stressful on your body than just getting a single piercing. You also want to find a piercer who's really careful about lining them up properly, too, because if one is a little bit off center or higher/lower than the other one, it's going to look bad. Your piercer will probably make dots on your skin and ask you to look in the mirror and approve the placement - don't just look and say, "Cool!" You need to really look at them and make sure you are good with the placement before it's too late to turn back.

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Conventional Piercing Guide - Ear Lobe & Cartilage Piercings

Conventional Piercing Guide
Ear - Lobe & Cartilage Piercings

There are so many places on the ear that can be pierced, it can easily become confusing as to which is which. This guide will help you to understand the popular names of these piercings, as well as where and how they are placed, what associated risks there are, and jewelry options.

Follow the links to informative pages on the following piercings:

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Medusa Piercings

Definition: Medusa piercings are one of several possible piercings of the upper lip, but this one is located right in the philtrum. Your philtrum is the little indent - or dimple - between your nose and upper lip. That dimple is sometimes referred to as "cupid's bow." When a single, horizontal piercing is placed in this indent, it's commonly called a Medusa if not referred to by its anatomical name. It's basically a mirror image of the labret, and typically uses the same labret stud jewelry.

This is another one of those "dual care" piercings because it's both an oral piercing and a lip piercing and you have to treat each end of the piercing separately, following two sets of aftercare instructions. Eating and drinking are (obviously) greatly affected during the first week or so of healing, and smoking is a big no-no. Clear alcohol and wine are ok, but the yeast in beer really irritates these piercings so it's best to steer clear.

Recommended starter jewelry is usually a 16 or 14 gauge labret stud. They'll have to pierce you with an extra long one at first, to accommodate the swelling you'll have in the first week or two. That swelling will slowly go down as you heal, and after about 6 weeks, if you haven't had any problems with it, you can go back to your piercer for a shorter bar. This *should* be a free service that is included in the price of the initial piercing. Ask before you get pierced, so you know for sure.

Average healing time (for a healthy non-smoker) is about 6 - 12 weeks, but complete internal healing can take as long as 6 months.

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Tongue Web Piercings

Definition: Frenulum piercings refer to three possible oral piercings - the tongue frenulum, the smiley, and the frowny. This page is about tongue frenulum piercings. A frenulum is a thin strip of connective tissue that attaches two body parts, in this case the tongue and the floor of the mouth. Most people don't even notice it's there, but the term "tongue tied" comes from a condition in which the frenulum is so far forward or so short that it constricts the natural movement of the tongue. That problem could prevent you from being able to get a straight tongue piercing during your adult years. You can always have the frenulum shortened or removed, but you also have the option of piercing it!

You can get a frenulum piercing as long as you have enough tissue available. Unlike the labial (lip) frenula piercings, this one doesn't pose any risk to your teeth or gums, but it can still rub against the bottom of your tongue and the floor of your mouth, causing irritation. The simple fact that it's almost irresistible to "play" with foreign objects in your mouth, the pulling and tugging on the piercing with your tongue can make it really sore. Especially during the first couple of weeks, you've got to try to resist the urge to play with it.

The lingual frenulum can be pierced successfully with either a curved barbell or a CBR (usually 16 gauge), but a barbell used for initial piercing would have to be longer in order to accommodate swelling during the first few weeks of healing. If this is the case, see if your piercer offers a free jewelry change once the swelling has receded. Many professional shops include this jewelry change in the initial price of the piercing, because wearing the correct jewelry size is extremely important for a successful and healthy piercing.

Healing time for all oral piercings are relatively short as long as you don't play with it, have good oral hygiene and don't smoke. If needed, you should be healed enough for a jewelry change in 4 weeks.

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