Let your uniqueness sparkle with a Monroe piercing

January 4, 2005
By:  Bob Whitehead

One of the reasons people get piercings is to achieve a more unique look. Over the past few years, body piercing has become more popular and in response, people have become more experimental with piercings. One great example is the Monroe piercing. Done above the lip like a beauty mark, it is such an interesting and unique way to express yourself.

Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford, and Madonna are just some examples of attractive women who have that famous beauty mark above their lip. Monroe piercings – also known as Madonna piercings – take these beauty marks to a new level by making the term literal with twinkling jewels and other great jewelry.

Labret jewelry, commonly used for the labret piercing centered above the chin, is used for the Madonna. Labret retainers can keep your piercing from closing, if you only want to let your inner movie star shine after work.

The estimated healing time for this type of lip piercing is between eight and twelve weeks. The piercing requires internal and external care. A high gauge of jewelry, around sixteen or fourteen, is recommended for the initial piercing.

Monroe or Madonna piercings can be done on either the left or right side of the lip, whichever you prefer. Expect some swelling around the area at first, and feel free to ice the area.

Labrets are available in gold, silver, and as gems. Darker jewelry can recreate the exact look of a beauty mark while gem labret jewelry can give you all the sheen of a Hollywood starlet. It will certainly be a head turner!

About the Author:
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and publisher of http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com.  Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.

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