How long should a labret stud be?

There are a few different lengths that the labret can be pierced at; 7/16″ or 3/8″. It is not uncommon for women to be pierced with a 3/8″ and men to be pierced with a 7/16″. This is dependent on your anatomy and that is something that your piercer will determine before the piercing.

Can you use labret studs for lobe?

Labret studs make excellent jewellery for a variety of ear piercings, from ear lobes to conch and upper ear piercings. They function in the same way as a butterfly-back earring but are more comfortable. This is because the back plate is flat and cannot poke into your skin.

What size stud is used for lip piercing?

What size are lip piercings? There is two main barbell gauge sizes for lip piercings : 1,2mm(16G) and 1,6mm(14G) (barbell diameter). As for madonna/monroe and labret piercings, 1,2mm(16G) is the standard and most common gauge size. It’s also the size that is generally used as first piercing jewel during healing.

Is a 16g bigger than a 14g?

As the numbers go up the size gets smaller. 14 IS thicker than 16. The lower the number, the thicker the gauge so 16g is thinner than a 14g.

Are labret piercings safe?

The most common risks associated with labret piercings are tooth wear, tooth drift, and gum damage. All three of these are caused by the jewelry or disk rubbing against the teeth and gums, although your piercer will measure you and place your piercing correctly as to avoid the tooth/gum line.

Can you wear a labret in your tongue?

Tongue Piercing Labret Studs Jewellery If you keep biting your tongue bar by accident, try the flat tongue studs or soft piercing retainers to give your teeth a break. Labret studs are a clever variation on the barbell and feature a flat back-plate that sits against the skin.

Can labret studs be used in nose?

Yes, you can! In fact, some people find labret-style piercing jewelry more comfortable to wear than the typical nostril screw because the flat backing sits flush against the inside of the nose.

What is the longest labret length?

Standard Piercing Sizes