After checking this area of the skin, the thickening and the condition of the lips, the professional starts the procedure by firstly holding the lip a bit away from the teeth. They have to mark the pierced point before hand. From here the actual process takes place; when the piercer pierces the skin by some metallic rod towards the point already decide. This spot depends on the choice of the person on whom the process has been taken place. Afterwards the jewelry is passed through the pierced area. Piercing can be done both from inwards or outwards of the lip.

The type of labret piercing includes; the vertical kind of labret piercing that is based on the procedure mentioned above; piercing is done just through the lower lip towards its exterior. Another type is the lower labret- this type involves the process of piercing starting from the lower lip to the maximum bottom of the chin. More than one piercing can also be done on the skin, the spider bites are the three pierced spots on the lower lip area. The similar to this design is the snake bite labret-that is mainly the two pierced spots on the lip. The reason to why it is given this name is primarily the design of this technique of piercing the lips from the next to the lower lip resembling the features of a snake. Piercing is also done on the upper lip, in the center of the upper lip- the medusa piercing technique. On the upper lip there are also many designs of piercing. Another beautiful piercing that is known s a smiley is called the frenulum piercing techniques, that is only visible when a smile is given.

Apart from all the designs introduced for the labret piercing, it must be noted that the process must not be done by an un-professional person, special care and supervision is required. The procedure, the healings, jewelry to be worn and even the aftercare can only be done rightfully if done under the proper supervision. The easy it sounds, the difficult it is to apply. The pierced surface needs almost a year to get stiff. Special care must be taken, regarding the jewelry and the precautions.

General lip piercing and labret piercing does not differ by a little too much. The process is more or less the same along with the use of saline solution to avoid any major issue that might persist after the piercing is being made. The process is perhaps a precise one where the one doing the piercing needs to make all the necessary measurements to ensure that the piercing happens on the right position. The labret and the jaws are adjusted in a way as to avoid the collision of the needle with the jaw avoiding all possible damages that might occur with them. The needles are even attached to the jewelry that one needs to wear in the labret as to do the complete job in just one go ensuring no errors that might come up with after the whole process is done.

The piercing type is further divided into three different types that might attract people from different backgrounds. These include spider bites, viper bites and snakebites namely. The spider bite is two piercing on the same side of the lip at a minute distance from each other. The snake bite is also two piercing but at two different sides of the lips giving the snake type orientations. The viper bite is similar to the spider bite yet only the distance between the two pierce differ. The gaps are wider as compared.

The labret piercing is similar to the other types of piercing trends that have a detailed history with relations to different civilizations of the past. Labret piercing is basically from the Mayan and Aztec civilizations back in history where status was symbolized by this piercing. This was the only piercing in the history that was exclusively for men and no women were allowed to practice this. Different tribes had different ways of wearing the labret ornaments according to their cultures and norms. These different orientations symbolized different types of backgrounds that the tribesmen belonged to.

This piercing needs extra care beyond just the normal trends that have been shown by people around the world. The healing takes around 2-3 months being accompanied with the use of an antiseptic solution. The use of saline solution as the best antiseptic is highly appreciated and experts suggest that one should wash the pierce with saline water once a day at least so that no germs can get room in the region making the pierce a safe one.

 Labret piercing is a type of body piercing usually performed somewhere between the chin and the lower lip. Barbells are often used for this kind of piercing, but there are different styles of labret jewelry that you can find in many jewelry stores today. To broaden your options, you can always see a labret jeweler. He or she can very well help you find a design that suits your personal style and personality.

 Although labret piercing is not difficult to do, pain is a common experience of most. Usually dull and aching, the pain can be relieved by ordinary pain relievers. The healing process can take many months, though, and during this period it is important that you take really good care not to get the wound infected so never touch the affected wound with dirty hands. In the event that you witness yellowish to greenish discharges, report it at once to your doctor.

 Labret piercing must be done by someone who is trained to do the job to ensure that appropriate safety measures are taken to prevent any possibility of complications.