Does a Medusa piercing scar?

Those who've had one generally report that the scar is minimal and usually a discreet color. That may not be the case for everyone, though. A scar from a Medusa piercing may be more severe because: Oral piercings are prone to hypertrophic scarring.

Does a Medusa piercing mess up your teeth?

Oral piercings have the potential to result in damage to the gums or teeth, causing recesses, gingivitis, or wearing of the enamel. A person should keep their piercing clean, brush their teeth, and use mouthwash after meals.

Do lip piercing scars go away?

Because they occur during the healing process of a piercing, hypertrophic scars don't tend to be permanent. As the piercing continues to heal, the scar should flatten and eventually disappear.

What are the cons of a Medusa piercing?

How long does it take for a Medusa piercing to close?

A Medusa piercing can take from 8 to 12 weeks to heal. How well you take care of yourself and your piercing can affect how well and how fast you heal. During the healing process, it's important to follow the aftercare your piercing professional gave you.

Retiring My Philtrum/Medusa Piercing

Does Medusa piercing make lips bigger?

Tips and Tricks. The vertical Medusa will make the top lip seem fuller.

Can you kiss with a Medusa piercing?

Can you feel a philtrum piercing when you kiss? After you've healed, you probably won't notice your medusa piercing much, even while kissing. The back might rub a bit against your gums: you'll probably feel it a little bit, but the person you're kissing likely won't.

How painful is a Medusa piercing?

How much does the Medusa piercing hurt? Since the lips and the area around the lips have more nerve endings than other body parts, you can expect a bit of pain during the piercing process, but it will be quick.

How do you eat with a Medusa piercing?

Slowly eat small bites of food placed directly onto your molars. Avoid eating spicy, salty, acidic, or hot temperature foods or beverages for a few days. Cold foods and beverages are soothing and help reduce swelling. Foods like mashed potatoes and oatmeal are hard to eat because they stick to your mouth and jewelry.

How do you hide a fresh Medusa piercing?

Wear a clear retainer.

The retainer is smaller than a stud and designed to hide your piercing while keeping the hole filled. You should never use a retainer in the first few days after getting your piercing. Always keep the piercing filled with jewelry or a retainer while it's healing.

How do you prevent piercings from scarring?

Do lip piercings ever fully heal?

Most lip piercings take between 6 and 8 weeks to fully heal, but Joker bites, Monroe piercings and Medusa piercings can take 3 months or more to heal. Healing times vary by person, depending how diligent you are with your lip piercing care and whether or not you experience any lip piercing problems.

What is an angel kiss piercing?

The angel kiss piercing is a surface piercing that goes through the middle of the bottom lip and out the bottom of the lip.

How hard is it to heal a Medusa piercing?

A: This body piercing's healing time varies, but it usually takes about 6-12 weeks before a medusa piercing is completely healed. We recommend talking to a piercing professional about the body piercing healing period, medusa piercing bumps or swelling, and recommended cleaning routines before getting your piercing.

Why does my Medusa piercing stink?

Sebum is secreted by the sebaceous glands in the skin. It's an oily secretion meant to lubricate the skin and make it waterproof. Mix sebum with some dead skin cells and a little bit of bacteria, and you get some really potent smelling piercings! The discharge is semi-solid and smells like stinky cheese.

What is a smiling piercing?

What type of piercing is this? A smiley piercing goes through your frenulum, the small piece of skin connecting your upper lip to your upper gum. This piercing is relatively invisible until you smile — hence the name “smiley piercing.”

How long after a lip piercing can you give oral?

Don't panic; you can give your partner love pecks while your lip, cheek or oral piercing is healing, but you need to avoid open-mouth kissing until your piercing is fully healed. Most oral piercings heal within 4-6 weeks, although cheek and lip piercings can take longer for some people.

How do you prepare for a Medusa piercing?

How should you prepare for this? One part of the prep is tooth care, even before the procedure. Both brushing and flossing your pearly whites is so important. The entire mouth area should be squeaky clean, because neglected teeth means more bacteria, and this can greatly increase the risk of infection.

What size do they pierce Medusa with?

About the Medusa Piercing

This is an upper lip piercing that is placed centrally below the septum of the nose and above the upper lip, also known as the “cupid's bow.” The basic starting jewelry for this piercing is a 16 gauge 3/8” labret stud.

Is it hard to 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.

What are Ashley piercings?

“An Ashley piercing is a single piercing that goes directly through the center of the bottom lip, exiting through the back of the lip,” says Kynzi Gamble, a professional piercer at Ink'd Up Tattoo Parlor in Boaz, AL. An Ashley piercing is a bit more involved, as they're pierced according to your anatomy.

Why do Medusa piercings burn?

A lip piercing is more prone to infections, because it regularly comes in contact with things like food and drinks, makeup, and bacteria from your mouth. If you notice discharge, swelling or redness that doesn't go down, tenderness, burning, itching, or intense pain, your piercing is most likely infected.

How long does it take scars to fade?

It can take up to 12-18 months after your injury or operation for a scar to heal. A normal scar will become darker initially and after a period of time this will start to fade. Dark scars can remain for years or indefinitely in people with darker skin.