Medusa piercing, Philtrum piercing

Medusa piercing (or upbret piercing too, as for this type of piercing most often labret studs piercing jewelry is used, though you may come across rings and huggers) is a piercing made on your upper lip just in the centre. When hearing this phrase, you may ask a question - why medusa?! Well, this name was invented by a hairdresser from Canada and a model, whose name was Kerrick in the middle of the 90s. Medusa piercing (also cleft piercing) is extremely painful, but it doesn't stop the involved ones, as the result is worth this pain. In the end you get a piercing, which lays special emphasis on the beauty of your lips. One should be very careful with this kind of lip piercing, as it must be placed really in the right place, as when it is misplaced, it causes such thing as asymmetry and it doesn't add magnificence and prettiness to your face. So, don't try to make it yourself, make use of piercers' services. One more thing about which you shouldn't forget is aftercare. Medusa piercing demands the highest level of hygiene. We are not talking about such evident things as sterility of all the piercer's instruments. You should realize that you'll have to take a pause with smoking and alcohol till your medusa piercing completely cures, as these two things makes your organism weak and the healing period of an injury grows. 1-2 a day you should clean the wound with salt solution. After every meal you will have to rinse your mouth. If you have an opportunity, it is greatly advisable to suck antibacterial throat lozenges during about 2 weeks after you have your medusa pierced. Usually it takes 2-4 months for medusa piercing to cure. If you keep to all the rules mentioned above, it will minimize this period. As it has already been mentioned earlier oftener than any other piercing jewelry, labret studs are used for medusa piercing. And at this site you have an amazing opportunity not to set bounds to your wishes, as both rich assortment of styles, metals, colours, shapes and affordable prizes are at your disposal. The prices vary in the range of 2$ to 350$, depending on the kind of beautifications you choose - it may be clear neat CZ or turquoise or luxurious deluxe diamonds. Your choice will of course depend on what style you are keeping to and the message you want to send to the others. Your medusa piercing will be always in the limelight, so find a proper 'cutting for your gem' - make your lips look spectacular!