Introduction to smiley piercing

History:

The smiley piercing, also known as a frenulum piercing, is a relatively new piercing that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is placed on the frenulum of the upper lip, the thin fold of skin between the lip and gums. The jewelry is clearly visible when smiling and gives the wearer a cheerful and youthful appearance.

Placement:

A lip band piercing, also known as a smiley, is pierced through the thin membrane between the inner side of the upper lip and the gums. Depending on the anatomy, this skin may be higher, lower or even non-existent. If you are unsure whether a smiley piercing is possible for you, you can drop by spontaneously and we will take a look together.

Jewelry:

To begin with, either a curved barbell or a BCR with a bar thickness of 1.2mm used. After the short healing period of 2 to 3 weeks, other types of jewelry can also be used, for example:

• Curved barbells: Curved bars with balls on both sides, with or without pendants and decorations.
• CBRs (Captive Bead Rings) / BCRs: Rings with a ball or plate that is inserted into the ring.
• CBBs (Circular Barbells): Horseshoe-shaped rings in various sizes and designs, with balls or points.

Healing time:

The healing time of a smiley piercing is one of the shortest of all and takes on average around 2 to 3 weeks to heal. Nevertheless, conscientious care is important during the healing phase. care instructions to be followed exactly.

Dangers and complications:

As with any piercing, there are certain risks with smiley piercings, such as infections, allergic reactions, inflammation, scarring, tooth and gum problems. A smiley piercing can tear out if it is not handled carefully. To minimize these risks, it is essential to be pierced by a professional piercer and to use high-quality jewelry.

Recommendation for care:

• Disinfect the piercing at least three times a day with a suitable piercing spray. We recommend using a mouthwash (Easy Piercing) or mouth spray (Prontolind mouth spray) according to the instructions.
• Avoid touching the piercing or playing with it with your tongue.
• Brush your teeth carefully to reduce friction on the piercing.
• Avoid animal dairy products, fruit or fruit juices, spicy or acidic food/drinks for the first 2 weeks.
• Drink enough water.
• Reduce / avoid smoking and drink little to no alcohol during healing.
• No wet kissing or oral sex during healing.
• If you are unsure about excessive swelling, redness or pain, come and see us.

Additional information:

• Pain: The piercing of a smiley piercing is barely noticeable, similar to a pinch. However, the individual sensation of pain can vary.
• Costs: The cost of a smiley Piercing vary depending on the jewelry. Our prices start at CHF 65 including standard jewelry.
• Jewelry change: Once the piercing has healed completely, you can change the jewelry. However, it is important to use high-quality jewelry to avoid infection.

Conclusion:

If you are thinking about getting a smiley piercing, you can drop by one of our branches at any time. We always pierce spontaneously and are happy to advise you without an appointment.