When getting your lip pierced your piercer will pick the correct size based on your anatomy and the overall size of your lip. A captive bead ring will usually come in three sizes, 18 gauge, 16 gauge and 14 gauge. The gauge refers to the overall thickness of the ring and a 16 gauge is smaller than a 14 gauge.

How do I know what size my lip ring is?

To measure a labret you simply have to measure the barbell length excluding the platform base and screw head if there is one. For labret piercing, ring size vary between 8mm(0,31in) and 11mm(0,43in). 8mm(0,31in) and 9mm (0,35in) tend to be the most common sizes for this piercing.

How do I measure my piercing size?

The length of your piercing jewelry refers to the wearable length of the barbell that goes through your piercing. It is measured from the top to the bottom of the straight barbell and does not include the balls or charms.

What size is my labret piercing?

Lip Piercing Sizes

A labret, Monroe or philtrum piercing is often done with a 16 gauge or 14 gauge. Standard length for a labret piercing is 5/16”, 3/8”, or 7/16”.

Which is bigger 16 or 18 gauge piercing?

"Here [in the U.S.] it's measured by gauge." Gauge sizes work in reverse, meaning that the higher the number, the thinner the width. So higher numbers (like 16 gauge) are thinner than smaller numbers (like a 6 gauge). When discussing gauges, references to a "larger gauge" means bigger around, not a bigger number.

Lip Piercing - What You Need To Know Beforehand

How long should lip piercing bars be?

“Most piercers use a 16 [gauge] or 14 [gauge] curved barbell for this piercing, and the length will be anywhere between 8mm and 12mm long depending on the size of the client's lip,” says St Peter.

Is it normal for a lip piercing to sink into your lip?

Lip piercings will go through a "nesting" stage, this means the disk on the inside of your lip may start to sink in slightly, this is normal, and helps protect your gum line and teeth.

What gauge is a vertical labret piercing?

This thick rod-shaped type of jewelry usually measures 14- to 16-gauge and bends around the lips with beads on each end facing forward. Vertical labret bars.

What gauge is a Medusa piercing?

FYI: A Medusa piercing is typically done with a labret stud made from implant-grade titanium with a 14 gauge or 16 gauge post. The jewelry should be longer to accommodate swelling during the healing phase.

Is 18G or 20g smaller?

20 Gauge is thinner than 18G and is the standard most popular size. If you are unsure this would be your best choice. 22 Gauge is the thinnest size post and perfect for those who normally wear silver nose jewelry, from jewelry stores such as Claires (the majority of their silver nose jewelry comes in thinner gauges).

How do I know if my lip piercing is rejecting?

Symptoms of piercing rejection

1. more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing.
2. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days.
3. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin.
4. the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.
5. the jewelry looking like it is hanging differently.

Can I change my lip ring after a week?

Although you may love the look of your new piercing, you will need to change it out two to four weeks after you get it as the initial studs used for lip piercings are larger to accommodate any initial swelling.

Can I use a straw after a Medusa piercing?

Avoid drinking through straws while your piercing is healing.

How should a lip stud fit?

Hoops should be snug enough to wrap the lip, but will have some gap to allow for movement while eating and talking. Hoops that are too tight can cause migration, so they do need some room.

Can I change my lip piercing after 3 weeks?

"You want to wait at least six weeks, but I would say eight to 10 weeks is even better." But if you're dying to change yours sooner and you had your original piercing done with a post, there is a tiny glimmer of hope. Thompson says as long as the post stays in, you can change the top whenever you want.

Which is bigger 14g or 18g?

Gauge sizes go up (or down, depending on how you look at it) in even numbers from there, so the next largest size from an 18g is 16g, then 14g, then 12g, and so on. When you get to 0g, the next size is 00g (pronounced “double zero gauge"). 00g is equal to about 3/8 of an inch.

What is the most common gauge size?

Gauge sizes typically range from 20 to 00. When the gauge size of a piece of jewelry extends beyond 00, its measurement is expressed in millimeters or inches. The most common gauge size for body piercings, in general, is between 18 and 16.

What is smaller 16 gauge or 18 gauge?

Gauge is the standard unit of measure for sheet steel and wire products. The lower the number, the thicker the steel. Therefore, 16 gauge is thicker than 18 gauge steel.

Can I put a 14g in a 12g piercing?

The soft tissue combined with excess movement, means these benefit greatly from a slightly thicker size to start. No worries though- 14 and 12g are interchangeable thread patterns- meaning you can wear all your pretty and fun 14g jewelry with your 12g posts!

Can I go from 14g to 16g?

Most piercers will have a preference between 14 and 16g for industrial piercings and while having a 14g means you can swap out for 16g jewelry you cannot do it the other way around without pain. This piercing does not stretch well so it's unusual to find industrial jewelry that is any bigger then 14g.

What piercings can you do with a 14 gauge needle?

This needle is great for piercing almost anything, I've done my lip, gauges, eyebrow, labrets with it. The needle claims single use but it can be multi use, after you've done your ears or lip or something soak the needle in alcohol for an hour, then rinse with warm water.

What piercings reject the most?

The most common body piercings that reject are navel piercings and eyebrow piercings. The surface piercings most likely to reject are those that reside more closely to the skin's surface such as the sternum or nape (back of the neck) and Madison piercings.

Can you Overclean a piercing?

FLIPPING a horseshoe ring up and down too much whilst trying to heal your new piercing will also cause swelling. NEVER knock the piercing or fiddle with it. Wash Hands before cleaning or touching the piercing. OVERCLEANING CAN CAUSE INFECTION.