Lip And Tongue Flashcards
How far from the tip of the Tonge do you mark?
3/4inch or 19mm from tip to center
What jewelry do you use for Tongue?
Straight barbell
What gage for a tongue piercing?
14 or 12
Standard barbell length for tongue
18mm but can vary for anatomy
Healing time for tongue
4 - 8 weeks
How many mm do you need on each side of barbell for tongue?
1 - 2 mm
What is tongue after care?
Rinse with a non alcoholic mouthwash and brush teeth after eating anything. Clean with saline solution morning and night.
What position is the tongue piercing done in?
Sitting upright.
What jewelry do you use for lip?
Flat back stud or curved barbell.
Lip piercing gage?
14
What is standard lip piercing post length?
8-9 mm
Lip piercing healing time
4-8 weeks
How far away from the vermilion border do you need to be? (Unless piercing through lip itself)
3mm
How much post wiggle room on each side for lip?
1mm
What is the center of the lip called?
Vermilion red.