In addition to having two perforations, the vertical labret is a quite painful piercing thanks to the one-motion process. A needle enters your mouth through one perforation and exits through the other, under your lip. Most people experience pain when piercing through this area because it is larger than usual.

An 8-week period is typically sufficient for the vertical labret piercing to heal. In addition to being clean, the piercing does not go through the mouth, making infection prevention easier, as well as preventing snagging on teeth or gums. You should however take care not to chomp on it accidentally, especially if you are prone to biting your lips.

Shark Bites Piercing

There are two double piercings on the bottom lip that are located on either side of the lip. A total of four holes are on the bottom lip, two of them symmetrical. There are quite a few new styles of piercings that are designed to draw attention to the smile and give the wearer a trendy, stylish appearance. The piercing can also be combined with another type of piercing, such as an inner nasal septum piercing.

After a piercing has healed, you have plenty of options when it comes to choosing jewelry to wear in the piercing. Various types of rings can be added to your lips in order to make them appear attractive and varied. Examples include circular barbells, captive bead rings, spikes, labret rings, and loop rings.

It needs four separate perforations instead of one in order to pierce someone’s shark bites, so it can be a very painful procedure for most people. It may be easier to reduce the pain if you do one set of piercings first and then wait a few days before getting your second set done.

An 8 to 12 week healing time is usually expected for this piercing. It may be uncomfortable and even painful, depending on your pain tolerance, for your shark bite studs to rub against your teeth and gums. Make sure you avoid excessive movement during the healing process and allow the perforations to heal completely.