I'm sixteen/f and ever since I was in 7th grade(now in 11th) I've wanted to get my lip pierced. I dont really look like the typical people who get them done. Like I dont have that whole scene thing going on. I'm blonde and blue eyed and rarely wear any type of make up. My friends aren't really open to it, so when I ask them what they think it will look like, they say its gross or that I just shouldn't do it cause I'll look like a freak.
ALSO, i dont have any type of piercings. I dont have ears or belly button or anything. I am extremely afraid of needles. They are my definitely my biggest fear, with the second being blood. This is definitely the biggest problem with piercngs for me.
So i have a couple questions. Does it hurt a lot? Is there a lot of blood? Are there any techniques to doing it without needles? If not is there anyway to do it really quickly? Does it hurt to change them? Do you think I should get it done?
I don't normally answer these practical type questions but since I have my lip pieced I thought I would answer yours!
I didn't find it to hurt a lot, there is a bit of pain for a few seconds but nothing too bad and its all done very quickly...and their was no blood at all. It can be slightly uncomfortable the first few times you change the bar/ring but again nothing really to be worried about. As for if you should have it done - that's up to you!! [ REALIFEADVICE's advice column | Ask REALIFEADVICE A Question ]
Lalagurl answered Thursday May 8 2008, 11:25 pm: i personally think they look really good/cool
maybe this will give u a better idea:
Hitoast answered Thursday May 8 2008, 11:22 pm: It feels like you biting your tongue/cheek. Except on your lip of course :] There will be blood, but i'm not quite sure how much, considering there are many possibilities that could change this factor. There are no techniques, none that I've ever heard of anyway, that will work without needles. Swelling usually occurs 2-3 days after the piercing, and this swelling can last 7-10 days. Also, after the procedure, DO NOT USE ASPIRIN!!!It promotes bleeding. Use Tylenol instead. It should take 2-3 months to heal, in which you can not take out the piercing or else it might grow back. After it heals, it shouldn't hurt to take it out and put other ones in. Only get it done if you honostly want to. If you're scared, or just aren't ready, it's ok to wait. :] Goodluck! [ Hitoast's advice column | Ask Hitoast A Question ]
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