Monroe piercings above the upper lip: Hollywood beauty. Video
Monroe piercing is a type of oral piercing in which a piercing is performed on the left or right above the upper lip. The modification got its name thanks to the Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe, who has a sexual mole in this area of the face.
How is Monroe piercing done
For piercing of this type of piercing, labrettes with a long bar are traditionally used, which is subsequently (after complete healing of the puncture) adjusted to the desired thickness of the lip. The outer side of the Monroe piercing is a stone nozzle or a metal ball, which, in addition to a decorative function, is also a fastener for decoration.
Extremists get themselves paired with Monroe piercings by piercing the barbell skin on both sides above the upper lip.
After piercing with this method, the piercing hole requires no less careful processing than after piercing the tongue. It is necessary to treat the surface with an antiseptic both on the outer surface of the lip and on the inner one. In this way, infections and inflammations can be prevented, which can subsequently lead to unsightly scars on the face. With proper care of Monroe piercings, scars will not appear at all.
Like a tongue piercing, Monroe piercings should be done by a professional. In this case, the puncture will heal without excesses and rather quickly, on average, the wound heals for eight to twelve weeks. However, with proper piercing in sterile conditions, this period will not exceed three to six weeks.
Remember that piercing Monroe piercings by yourself or non-professional can damage the labial artery that runs over the upper lip.
Making a puncture with this type of piercing is practically not painful, since the skin on this part of the face is quite thin and does not have many nerve endings. As a rule, women tolerate such a puncture much better than men, since they are forced to shave, and their skin is thicker and denser. Also, the pain of piercing is possible with the developed circular muscle of the mouth, which musicians have. Such people will have to endure during manipulation, and during healing, and in the process of getting used to the decoration itself.
Men, unlike women, are less likely to choose a barbell over the upper lip for themselves, but it was the man who became the ancestor of this type of piercing.
If you’ve chosen a Monroe piercing for yourself, be sure to purchase a labret made from quality materials, as the disc on the inside of the jewelry can damage tooth enamel and gums over time. According to professional reviews, it is recommended to give preference to plastic discs and be extremely careful when wearing such piercing.