Have we piqued your interest yet?

If so, a vertical labret lip piercing may be for you.

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Vertical Labret Piercing

Placement:Located on the bottom lip.

Close up of someone with multiple nose piercings and a labret piercing

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Pricing:$30-$100.

Healing time:While healing times may vary, expect a period of 6 to 8 weeks.

What Is a Vertical Labret Piercing?

A vertical labret piercing is a bar pierced vertically through the center of the bottom lip.

The specific technique may vary from piercer to piercer with what they find comfortable to execute a straight piercing.

Is Getting a Vertical Labret Piercing Painful?

Never put off a piercing you want out of fear of it hurting!

They are always super fast and never as bad as we make ourselves believe.

How Long Does It Take For a Vertical Labret Piercing to Heal?

In response to injury or trauma, lips heal quite well given the vasculature of the tissue.

Be conscious of any lip biting or pulling to avoid the jewelry getting tugged.

What key in of Jewelry Is Used for a Vertical Labret Piercing?

Essentially,a barbellis a metal bar that has a small bead on each endone fixed and one adjustable.

What Jewelry Material Is Used for a Vertical Labret Piercing?

Association of Professional Piercers.Body Piercing Troubleshooting for You and Your Healthcare Professional.

Association of Professional Piercers.Jewelry for Initial Piercings.

Updated May 3, 2020.