Introduction to shark bite piercings

History:

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Placement:

Shark bite piercings are four labrets that are pierced symmetrically below the lower lip, two on the left and two on the right on either side of the lip, close to the corner of the mouth. They are pierced through the skin and muscle tissue, usually a short distance from the outer edge of the lip.

Jewelry:

For shark bite piercings, labrets with a bar thickness of 1.2mm used. Depending on the position of the piercings, various other types of jewelry are also possible, including

• Labrets: Plug with ball or decoration at the front and flat back.
• Plug-in tabsPlug with ball or decoration at the front and flat back. In contrast to labrets, the attachment is pressed into the hollow rod.
• CBBs (Circular Barbells): Horseshoe-shaped rings in various sizes and designs, with balls or points.
• Clicker / Click segment rings: Round rings with decorations such as cubic zirconia, Swarovski, patterns, snakes, etc.
• InternalInternally threaded jewelry with decoration, shapes, patterns etc.

Healing time:

As with most labret piercings, the healing time for Shark Bites piercings is 8 weeks. In the first two weeks, swelling of the tissue is to be expected, which then subsides over the further healing period. The skin and muscle tissue in the upper lip heal relatively quickly, but it is still recommended to follow the care instructions to follow.

Dangers and complications:

As with any piercing, there are certain risks associated with shark bites piercings, such as infections, allergic reactions, inflammation, scarring and tooth and gum problems. To minimize these risks, it is essential to be pierced by a professional piercer and to use high-quality jewelry.

Recommendations for care:

• Disinfect the outside of the piercing 3-5 times a day with a suitable piercing spray. We recommend the use of our Piercing Care. We have achieved the best results with this piercing spray over the years.
• Avoid touching or pulling on the piercing. Please do not use Q-tips (cotton buds) for cleaning and use a clean handkerchief for crusts.
• Avoid animal dairy products, fruit or fruit juices, spicy or acidic food/drinks for the first 2 weeks.
• If possible, do not wear lipstick, lip balm, cream or make-up directly on or next to the piercing.
• No wet kissing or oral sex during healing.
• Make sure that your hair does not touch the piercing if possible.
• If you are unsure about swelling, redness or pain, come and see us.

Additional information:

• Pain: In most cases, there are short stabs followed by a burning sensation. However, the individual sensation of pain can vary.
• Costs: The cost of shark bite piercings varies depending on the jewelry. Our prices start at CHF 260.- (4x 65.-) incl. 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 Shark Bite piercings, you can drop by one of our branches at any time. We always pierce spontaneously and are happy to advise you without an appointment.