Alright so a few months ago I saw my first picture of a smiley piercing and fell in LOVE. I thought it had to be the cutest and most bad ass piercing on this earth. I love it because it's so personal, not too many people can see it, but you know it's there ;) I was also drawn to it because I loved seeing a little hint of metal when people with the piercing smiled. I love to smile, and I've been told I have a fab smile so some decoration wouldn't hurt. Even thought my parents were outraged when they found out what I wanted to do to my mouth after all those years of braces and whitening to get them perfect. Sorry parentals.
At A Glance Author anonymous Contact anonymous@bme.anon When A week ago Artist Kolo Studio Kolo Tattoo Location Miami, FL Anyhow, every time the weekend would roll around I'd swear to go and get it done, but something stupid was always holding me back. Like the fact that my mom found out I wanted it and threatened to take away my car, or not having money, or having an upcoming visit to the dentist... just plain stupid excuses. Then on July 25th, after ending a 3 year relationship with a guy who didn't particularly like the idea of a smiley piercing, I went with my friend to get it done. It was kind of like a celebration piercing; celebrating being single after so long, and having the opportunity to find my own self. We headed to the place where all our friends get their piercings and tats and I told Kolo, the piercer, what I wanted done. he told me I was nuts, and then sat me down in the chair. He prepped as slowly as humanly possible, he loves laying the suspense on thick because he knows that drives me crazy. My stomach started doing flip flops and I got all giddy when he pulled out the long, curved, 16 gauge needle. I picked out the little barbell that I wanted and he set it aside. He lubed up the needle, had me hold up my lip and pushed it through. The needle went through easily, and it was fairly painless. When most people see the piercing they assume it must have hurt a lot, but I usually give them this comparison: it hurt less than piercing my ears. The part that was a bitch was screwing the tiny little balls onto the barbell, because a lot of tugging on the new hole had to be done. Once the ball was screwed on I rinsed with Listerine and checked it out in the mirror. Complete satisfaction. I fucking loved it, for the rest of the day I couldn't stop staring at it, it made me so happy. For the next few days is didn't give me any pain of discomfort, and within about 8 or 9 days it was completely healed and I could easily change the jewelry.
So after about 2 weeks, I thought about getting my frowny pierced. I had previously pierced it on my own at home with a sewing needle. Not such a bright idea, I know. But I just wanted to know what the pain level was, and how it would heal. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I did it, because I didn't even have proper jewelry to put in the hole. So this time I went to a pro, the same man who had done my smiley. He looked at the inside of my lip and said he might not be able to do it since my little pierce of skin was so thin, but if he went really really deep it might turn out OK. I decided to go for it. Again, the pain was very minimal, and once again there was no blood. Getting the balls on the barbell was a mission though, took about 5 long minutes. Now, 5 days after getting my frowny professionally pierced, it's still rediculously swollen and sore. It also causes more gum irritation than my smiley. I figure it it doesn't heal soon, I will take it out and not risk infection.
these are great piercings, I love them so much! I get such a kick out of the stunned look on peoples' faces when they catch sight of them ;) If anyone is thinking about getting a smiley or frowny piercing, i say "go for it". It's great because my parents have no idea I have it, nor do a lot of other people and I kind of get a kick out of that. I've only put a CBR in it once, and I thought it looked kind of bulky. I guess if I could get my hands on a very small CBR I would wear it more, but until then, I really like the barbell. Plus it's fun to play with. it's nice having a little secret. And on that thought, I'm thinking about getting a nipple or hood piercing.