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Lip

A decorative and visible facial piercing, usually done at the corner of the mouth. 

Suggested jewelry: Captive bead ring, captive genuine stone ring, captive coil or charm ring, nostril ring

Jewelry size: 20, 18, and 16 gauge, 3/8" to 1/2"

Healing time: 8-10 weeks

Hand Web

The usual location is the flesh between the thumb and index finger. Everyday manual labor makes hand web piercings difficult to heal. Usage restrictions and a rigorous cleaning routine is a must for a successful piercing.

Suggested jewelry: Barbell Stud, curved barbell

Jewelry size: 14 gauge, 5/8" to 3/4"

Healing time: 6-12 months

After healing: Captive bead, coil, charm, and genuine stone rings 1/2" to 5/8" can also be warn

Navel

An extremely popular piercing that is slow to heal. A redness, which is not a sign of infection, can persist for months. Only suitable for pronounced "innies." The placement is located 3/8" above the upper edge of the navel. The ring should hang vertically and seem to disappear into the navel opening.

Suggested jewelry: Barbell stud or curved barbell

Jewelry size: 14 and 12 gauge, 3/8" to 1/2"

Healing time: 9-12 months

After healing: Captive bead rings, captive coil or charm rings, captive genuine stone rings, teardrop rings, circular, curved, or straight barbells can be worn in gauges ranging from 16 to 10

Nipple

A sensual piercing, it encourages the nipple to become larger and more pronounced. The piercing is located at the base of the nipple where it joins the plane of the breast. Piercing holes should be a minimum of 3/8" apart and should not go into the aureole (the pigmented area around the nipple).  Piercing into the aureole is possible in some cases, usually with males.

Suggested jewelry: Captive bead ring, captive coil or charm ring, captive genuine stone ring, circular barbell

Jewelry size: 14 and 12 gauge, 5/8" to 3/4"

Healing time: 6-8 weeks, sometimes longer

After healing: Most types of rings as well as circular and straight barbells may be worn in gauges from 14 to 8, 5/8" or larger

Cartilage

Ear cartilage piercing is popular due to the endless variety of placement options. Placement can be at the top of the ear, at the bottom of the ear, or any place in between.

Suggested jewelry: Same as earlobes, except the piercing hole must be made a gauge larger than the jewelry to allow for healing

Jewelry size: 20, 18, 16, and 14 gauge, 5/16" to 5/8"

Healing time: 3-6 months

After healing: Any size or type of ring or barbell may be used

Tragus

The tragus is the prominence in front of the opening of the ear canal. Piercing placement should be in the natural fold where the tragus attaches to the side of the face.

Suggested jewelry: Nostril ring, bead ring, captive bead, coil, charm, or genuine stone ring, circular barbell, barbell stud

Jewelry size: 20, 18, 16, and 14 gauge, 5/16" to 5/8"

Healing time: 3-6 months

Nostril

Nostril piercings are common in many cultures. Placement is largely the personal taste of each individual. The best location is usually in the crease formed where the lower edge of the nostril curves upward and forward around the base of the nose.

Suggested jewelry: Captive bead ring, captive coil or charm ring, captive genuine stone ring, nostril ring

Jewelry size: 20 and 18 gauge, 5/16" to 1/2"

Healing time: 6-8 weeks

After healing: Nostril screws can also be used

Septum

The septum is the central cartilage wall between the two nostrils. Piercing should be done through the skin at the bottom of the cartilage, near the opening of the nostrils.

Suggested jewelry: Short plastic or stainless steel stud, septum retainer

Jewelry size: 20 to 10 gauge

Healing time: 4-8 weeks

After healing: Captive ball or genuine stone rings and circular barbells in 3/8" to 1/2", and tusks can be worn

Eyebrow

The piercing is almost exclusively done on the outer arc of the eyebrow. This is an attractive and highly visible piercing. Removal of the jewelry is not recommended.

Suggested jewelry: Captive bead and genuine stone rings

Jewelry size: 20, 18, or 16 gauge, 5/16" to 7/16"

Healing time: 6-8 weeks

After healing: Captive bead and genuine stone rings, captive coil and charm rings, curved and straight barbells can be worn

Cheek

Cheek piercings are becoming increasingly popular around the world. The piercing can be located anywhere on the cheek, opposite the mouth cavity. This includes the labret piercing, which is located in the crease between the lower lip and the chin. Placement is mainly a matter of personal preference.

Suggested jewelry: Labret stud

Jewelry size: 14 gauge, 5/16" to 1/2"

Healing time: 6-8 weeks

After healing: A metal labret stud in 12-16 gauge can be worn.