Piercing Smiley: Does It Really Hurt As They Say?

If you have chosen to do a smiley piercing you probably know that your lips will be in the spotlight, sporting a jewel that pierces the frenulum of the upper lip and becomes visible every time you smile. It becomes very important at this point to show off white teeth and flawless, soft and supple lips. And now look at this homemade scrub to prepare in minutes with ingredients you certainly have at home!

Face to face with the piercing smiley

Some call it Smiley, while others use the name Scrumper to define it. We are talking about a very particular and refined piercing, the one in the upper labial frenulum. By continuing to read, you will discover everything there is to know about smiley piercings and you can decide whether to have one done in full awareness! The smiley piercing is in fashion, it is undeniable! For several years it has become one of the most popular and extreme piercings. Its name is due precisely to the moment it becomes visible, that is while you smile. When you are not smiling the piercing is hidden and not visible. Many people who wish to do a smiley piercing, forget it as they think it is very painful even in consideration of the delicacy of the affected area, that of the upper frenulum of the lip. We want to reassure you, the smiley piercing is painful but certainly not as painful as a piercing to the genitals, navel or nipple! The frenulum of the upper lip is an extremely thin fleshy portion. This means that it takes very little time to pierce it and you will also feel less pain than other more elaborate or complex piercings. There aren't many capillaries or nerve endings in the frenulum: you will feel discomfort like the one you feel when you pierce your earlobes! You are calmer already, right? However, remember that unlike the pierced earlobes, the smiley piercing heals over a period of time ranging from 2 to 8 weeks. And it needs much more care and attention to avoid infections and rejection!

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Three things to know before doing the smiley piercing!

The first thing you can't help but know if you want to go to a piercer to do it is the price. Normally the price ranges from 50 to 80 euros and it is better to be wary of too low prices, to risk you, your health and the hygiene standards of the studio. Too low a price means an inexperienced piercer, an unclean or unauthorized studio. Your health and well-being are at stake, is it worth the risk? Also because it is good to remember that the damage and consequences of an infection or rejection could be different and even serious! During the healing period, while waiting for the hole to heal, you must take maximum care of oral hygiene, always using mouthwash after meals. In the first week it is a good habit to avoid very pasty foods that could be difficult to eliminate, thus causing very painful infections! Finally, one thing not to be underestimated is the jewel to be applied: it must be chosen of excellent quality in gold, silver, surgical titanium or alternatively in surgical steel. One of the most used jewelry models for smiley piercings is a ring or a stick, or showy balls, which can't wait to show up as soon as you smile but the stars are also very popular.

The smiley piercing is however a choice from which there is hardly going back. Instead of risking to regret it, try some fake iron pieces that you find for sale on amazon, a quick shipment is enough to understand if it is a passing whim or if it will be love at first sight with your jewel. If the idea of ​​a lip piercing excites you but you believe that the smiley piercing is not suitable for you, also discover all the other types that affect the upper lip or the lower lip and the famous multiple piercings that imitate the bites of some dangerous animal. , such as the famous spider bite, snake bite or shark bite and which look great with ball, ball, barbell, small rings, large rings and all the other shapes that suggest your style and your fantasy!

After making a smiley piercing your mouth will be in all the spotlight: embellish it even with make-up for a really wow effect!

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Some important considerations about smiley piercing: why not for you?

If you want to have a piercing but are not convinced that you are afraid it will be too visible, the smiley piercing could be for you. It is much less visible than others, such as the one on the eyebrow, or on the lip or nose. Our advice is always to do a simulation by taking a fake jewel on amazon, a fake smiley piercing to see how it would look and do the necessary tests in front of the mirror. You order it, enjoy free shipping and then receive it directly at home! Wear it for a few days and get familiar with your new image. Only after a short while, if you really like it, contact your piercing to get a real one!

When choosing the piercer to make a piercing always opt for authorized and safe studios that operate in total safety and cleanliness even if you want to make a hole in the ear. Even paying attention to these aspects, the risk of some unexpected is always around the corner! The experienced piercer will first assess whether your mouth is suitable for this piercing. In some cases, many men or women have a little pronounced frenulum of the upper lip which therefore cannot be pierced or even particularly tight and this would make it very difficult to insert the jewel. In short, even the shape of your mouth and jaw is important to know if this piercing is right for you: if not, do not despair, there are so many, you will certainly find the right one for you by comparing yourself with expert body modification piercers! Before proceeding with your smiley piercing, one last consideration: remember that a jewel in this delicate area could be annoying. You may continually experience the sensation that the frenulum can break or be damaged ... and this precariousness is not very pleasant and it could also bother you to have pieces of iron between your teeth: better think about it! Even the careful choice of the jewel and the material (gold, titanium ... never iron) is a very important point to avoid unpleasant damage to teeth and gums. Think what a disaster if choosing a piece of jewelry that is too big for your mouth damages your teeth! In short, if you want to do this type of piercing ... put your head in it. If, on the other hand, in December, on the occasion of Christmas, you gave yourself a smiley piercing, smile, and above all take care of it for several weeks!

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