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What Is an Ashley Piercing?
Why Is It Called An Ashley Piercing?
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Ashley piercings, or a single piercing on the bottom lip, have a strange name origin: nowhere.
The actual name for this piercing is an inverted vertical labret.
Average heal timefor an Ashley piercing can be anywhere from 12-16 weeks, says Gamble.
During that healing time, youll have to get your jewelry changed out.
How is an Ashley Piercing Different than a Regular Lip Piercing?
An Ashley piercing is a bit more involved, as theyre pierced according to your anatomy.
Consult with a piercer before getting it done to ensure it looks the best it can.
Some piercers may use forceps to hold the lip in place, though others may choose to freehand it.
I would say a range is anywhere from $40-80 around my area, says Gamble.
But be careful going to places with very cheap pricingyou get what you pay for!
Because part of the jewelry is in the mouth, its important to keep the area clean.
To best rinse your piercing, Gamble recommends alcohol-free mouthwash diluted half-and-half with water.
These could mess with the piercing site but ultimately arent harmful.
Keloids can also form if irritation goes unnoticed or untreated.
These are build-ups of scar tissue around the piercing site that arent painful but can get quite large.
Once youve downsized, though, youre more than welcome to change it out yourself.
What bang out of Jewelry Is Used for an Ashley Piercing?
Labret studs are typically used for lip piercings but may also be seen on-ear or nose piercings.
Theyre pierced by marking the area, then passing a needle through the skin before installing the jewelry.
What Jewelry Material Is Used for Ashley Piercings?
If not, the metal could be a bit too soft and may harbor bacteria.
Titanium:If youre worried about an allergic reaction or irritation, opt for the safest option: titanium.
