Thinking about getting your lip pierced with a labret or lip ring? Having pierced lips will make you stand out in a crowd, and can help you create your own personal style. If facial jewelry is your thing, then read on. This page will show you how to pierce your lip as safely and flawlessly as possible.

• Before you run out to purchase a piercing needle, you should be aware that this procedure is best left to a professional. There are many things that can go wrong with self piercings, such as infection, diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis, or permanent scarring. <ref>http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/piercings/SN00049Also, keep in mind that because the skin in this area is thick, a lot of pressure will be required to puncture.

• Your lips are one of your most prominent features, and any time you alter an area of your face you should make sure that you know what you are doing. It will be quite obvious if the piercing goes wrong!

• Ice cubes
• A plastic sandwich bag
• A labret or a lip ring
• Rubbing alcohol
• A marker
• A piercing needle
• Latex gloves
• Antibacterial soap

1. Wash hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap
2. Put on latex gloves
3. Place a few ice cubes into a plastic sandwich bag
4. Clean your lip with rubbing alcohol
5. Clean the needle and lip ring or labret with alcohol
6. Use the marker to place a dot on the spot you want to pierce
7. Push the needle through, starting at the outside of the lip (it is thick, so it will take pressure)
8. Push the lip jewelry through and secure into place

1. Carefully swab away any crusting with warm water
2. Clean only with medicated soap
3. Loosen the jewelry gently as you wash
4. Do not clean with alcohol or peroxide
5. Keep bare hands away from the pierced area

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1. Do not eat or drink for 3 hours after piercing your lip
2. Do not smoke or drink alcohol during the healing process
3. Brush twice daily with a soft toothbrush
4. Suck on ice to numb pain and help with inflammation
5. Do not go swimming until healed http://bodypiercing.ygoy.com/aftercare-of-lip-piercing/

• Keep in mind that all piercings are best done by professionals

• Always use a sterile needle and lip jewelry

• Practice proper aftercare to avoid infection