Whether you have a labret or a Monroe piercing (or both!) the options are endless. These flat-back rings are perfect for so many facial piercings: snake bites, spider bites, angel bites, medusa piercings and more. Mix, match and switch up and swap out! We carry many types of labret and monroe studs:
Facial piercings have taken off in popularity and offers so many different options – it’s a great way to express your own unique individuality.
The labret is a piercing in the space between the chin and bottom lip. Its name comes from “labrum”- the Latin name for the facial lip. It can also be referred to as a “tongue pillar.” Several different variations of labret piercings are becoming more and more popular: snake bites (two piercings close together to resemble fang marks, spider bites (two piercings very close together) and lowbret (a piercing down as close to the chin as possible).
A Monroe piercing refers to a piercing above the lip to the left side of the nose, named for the famous Marilyn Monroe beauty mark. A Madonna piercing is in a similar location but on the right side of the face. Another variation combines both the Monroe and the Madonna piercings- with one on each side of the face. This piercing style is known as angel bites- the opposite of snake or spider bites.
The same style of ring can be worn in any of these piercings. It is typically 14 gauge or 16 gauge with a ball, bead, gem or spike on the outside and a flat metal circle in the inside.
These types of piercings receive the most flack from critics because there is a chance of damaging your gums and teeth. However, if you carefully clean your piercing as directed, they should be no more of a risk than a traditional tongue ring.
Because the mouth is full of veins and nerve endings, and exact placement is vital, it is important that you have a professional do this type of piercing.
The piercer will give you very specific instructions on how to clean and care for your new piercing. You will likely experience some swelling and redness for the first few days. You should avoid touching the area and do not smoke or chew tobacco until the wound is healed.
Because body jewelry with this type of piercing will have direct contact with your teeth and/or gums, it's important to have proper oral hygiene to avoid infection or discomfort. Plaque will collect on the jewelry; using an anti-plaque rinse can help to reduce plaque build-up.
Both the labret and Monroe piercings can take up to three to months to heal completely before you can change rings. However, because the area is a soft tissue area and comes in contact with food, treat the area with extra care; some professional piercers will suggest you wait a full year before changing your jewelry.
