Piercing guide › Face piercings › Medusa
The medusa sits in the centre above the upper lip, in the small groove under the nose. It goes into the mouth, with a flat disc on the inside.
The centre has to be exact, otherwise the face looks crooked. I mark, you check in the mirror, then I pierce.
As initial jewellery I use a bar with a flat disc on the inside, made of Bioplast or titanium to ASTM F136. Once the swelling has gone down, I shorten it.
If the lip frenulum on the inside lies exactly on the spot, we rethink the position.
Tissue in the mouth heals quickly because it has a good blood supply. In return it swells noticeably in the first few days. Rinse after eating with clear water or an alcohol-free mouthwash. Smoking and alcohol slow down healing.
How to care for the piercing in each phase is explained in detail on the Care and aftercare page. The short version for the mouth: rinse after eating, don't play with the jewellery, have the initial bar shortened in time.
When to get help immediately
Pain and healing time are guide values, averaged from information given by piercing and tattoo studios. Where the figures come from. Everyone feels and heals differently.
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