Lip Piercing
 

Okay, so I really want a lip piercing, but my parents are always like "If you get a piercing you'll have it for the rest of your life!!!" And stuff. But I know this isn't true, right? Lip Piercings grow in pretty easily, don't they? Well I was wondering if yall had anything to say about it, cause I still really want a lip piercing

I don't like any piercings so I'm biased. My ex had like 3 lip piercings and he said they were annoying sometimes. Whether they heal up depends on how long you've had them, how wide it is and all that jazz.

I'm sure, like ear piercings, it'll heal up if you don't have a ring in it for a while.

I don't have any piercings myself lol but I know this sort of stuff from my friends :p

Have you tired to look something like this up on google?

Yes lol I don't know why everyone assumes I don't look anything up for myself. But yes I have been alot lately. Most people have been saying their lip piercings starting growing in like a few days after they stopped wearing whatever jewelry they had. But I just came across another page where everyone is all like "no, you'll regret it forever" and all that, which is exactly what my parents say.

i already have gauges in both ears and when i get enough money i will get them bigger and get me a lip piercing

It may close, but will likely never fully heal if you have it in for any length of time, so I would consider it "permanent".

What do you mean? Like it would close but would leave a scar?

Why don't you buy a fake clip on one and wear it home one day, see what parents say? if they go too nuts, take it out. if they dont give a crap now you've "had it done" go get it done for real.

Tip: try living with the fake one for a few days. it gets a while to get used to. Drinking from cans is a B!TCH!

Yes, like it would close inside, but on the outside there will always be a hole, which can be non-hygienic.

I will never understand why people like piercings.

ohhh I see. I may do the fake ring for awhile and see what happens. Good idea shadow :vsign:

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But if it was real she wouldn't have tried to steal it? Right?

she didnt stop to check.. Didnt even say "hi" LOL

I had to wiegh up the options though: fake lip ring or toungues with a hot girl.

I was more than happy with the result :p

hahaha nice. So on a side note, my dad definately just said I'd be queer if I bleached my hair. So I'm probably not going to be able to pierce my lip at all lol

Since when did people start caring what their parents thought about their fashion sense?

IMO the more the parents hate it, the better it is. My parents hate my hair style but all I ever get is compliments from anyone else.. do what you wanna do!!!!!!

get your hair bleached and "lip pierced" in the same day, then see what happens.

Umm well if I get my hair bleached, I'm going to get it done professionally...which costs a good bit...and there's no way in hell I can afford it hahaha and my parents will kick my ass. And yeah~I agree everyone that I've talked to about bleaching my hair said it would be awesome, and then by dad is just like "umm, no" I don't know, I hate it when they do this -.-

Handicap match against parents. :mtongue:

Dude, how old are you?

16........

No offense, but you're acting like your 12. Man up.

Parents will respect you for going out and doing your own thing too ya know.

No offense, but you don't know my parents.

Respect and listen to your parents opinion.

Remember, and work on the presumption that; "They are always right"

You don't have to agree, just understand them.

I personally wouldn't agree with my son having his lip, ear, nipple or anything else pierced, but that's just me;)

Can I ask why though? I mean don't answer if you find it too personal or anything but why?

Do you have any piercings?

No.. Would not get one either;)

Will you answer my question now :vsign: I meant if it was too personal say so not ignore me lol...(just in case)

I agree, but I also want to live young while I can, you know?? Before long, I'll be old and won't be able to do the things I can do now. I mean yeah some of those things may be ridiculous and absolutely stupid, but you can't say you didn't enjoy that, even if you do regret it, right?

Question: Cant piercings in your mouth get infected quicky, being that you mouth is one of the dirtiest places on your body???

I've found through long experience that most people who have lots of piercings tend to be insecure, or simply not very smart.

Since when did getting piercings (or tattoos) become a part of "living young"? "Living young" has to do with enjoying life relatively care free, and not worrying so much about one's appearance, or other's opinions of the same.

Well, I believe you just have to be sure to take care of it. And yes, I think it is very likely

Just to toss in some random info...

I had my ears pierced when I was 8 or 9 (I forget). Totally normal, totally boring procedure... etc.
They became infected, and we later found out that I have an allergic reaction to pretty much any metal and a whole other slew of things. So I stopped wearing earrings pretty soon after.

Anyway, even after professional care, antibiotic treatments, etc - one side is perpetually infected and flares up without warning on a regular basis. It`s gotten so bad that I`ve had to go to the doctor to have it pierced and drained (TMI, I know). They`ve NEVER healed up, and if I feel the desire I can still put on earrings despite having not worn any for years and years at a time.

If I had that problem with my lip, wow, life would completely suck. I do not even want to imagine a part of my face swelling up and needing medical attention every few months. And I am a very cleanly person, it isn`t as if I let my ears get dirty.
At least I can hide my ear with my hair if there is a problem....

Things can and do go wrong. You may very well regret it later in your life, take it out, but have persistent issues. While piercings are better than tattoos when it come to being able to get rid of them there is still the opportunity for problems.

I'd say wait a bit like (almost) everyone else in this thread. my friend pierced hers and she let it close up within a few weeks because it started annoying her and she didn't like having to hide it from teachers (we're not allowed any visible piercings except ears)
But if you asked one of my other friends, he'd prolly say go for it (he loves piercings)
But try the fake ring haha. Then you'd know how it feels and if you'd be comfortable with it

@nyo::ouch, that sounds painful. I would hate it if that happened to me >.<

I can hear you but that's actually the problem.

"You tend to look back and say "God I was stupid, why didn't I listen to my parents"

For me having such a young sibling, having been in the bad world, been their done that, you just know and understand all the correct and good ways and it just comes naturally.

It's a real natural feeling and your parents are really the only real people in our world that give us their true and totally honest reasons and opinions.

Forget what other people think or say look "good", friends come and go home, Image is not real, but your parents are with you fully so you can believe in them forever. They are forever on your side and want and hope everything best for you.

Do what you like, and let noone stop you! Lip-piercings are cool. :) :rheart:

I have had both my tongue and eyebrow pieced. Now I do regret doing those mainly because I have scars in both places. Another thing to look out for in mouth piercings is how it will affect your inside of your mouth. Metal will undoubtedly erode anything that it will rub up against, so plastic is the safest to go with. Food and drinks will also become an problem as they might get caught up in said piercing. It cannot be said of how bad infections can be, so you do take an risk with that.

Last point of advice (already been said, but repetition hits home) is to respect your parents wishes (you DO NOT want an hostile home). In most cases the parent is only looking out for the well being of there child, and they are usually much wiser then there children.

Ok, what makes you think you can't do things once you are older!?! I had my first tattoo at 40 ..... about the same time I was lecturing about piercings.

As for any facial piercing - the odds are you will live to regret it. Sorry, but except for a few "freaks" I know that still wear theirs (in their late 30s, along with full body tattooing) everyone ends up regratting the scar (or worse) later.

Lip piercings are easy to do, easy to clean, but a real job to take care of till they heal. Its too near that germ factory known as your mouth to ignore a serious hygiene regime. Get lazy and you will have a bigger problem. At least its easier than your tongue. And be ready to face constant criticism from all but your devoted peers. You can't hide it from anyone, so you will look like just another teenager that couldn't resist the fad.

BTW, not everyone likes kissing a metal ring.

Sorry to be harsh, but you need to be ready for it if you are going to pierce any part of your face.

But don't get me started on belly button rings.:rolleyes: