2021 Beauty Mark, Madonna, Monroe, Crawford Piercing Pros & Cons by a Piercer - S02 EP18
In Season 2, Episode 18, DaVo, a Professional Piercer since 1994, covers the Pros and Cons of Beauty Mark Piercings, also known as Madonna, Monroe, and Crawford piercings. In season 2, he also covers: What You Should Know Before Getting the Piercing, The Piercing Experience, Healing, Jewelry, Living with the Piercing, and Abandoning the Piercing.
I, also known as DaVo, have been a professional body piercer and the owner of Axiom Body Piercing Studio in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1994. My focus on education and helping clients make informed decisions about getting pierced has always been a significant part of my business practices and services. With my website and increasingly on YouTube, I hope to expand and inform others outside of my small part of the world. I always welcome questions and comments, so if you have one, please don't hesitate to share.
Show Notes:
S 02 EP 18 Septum Pros & Cons
Pierced with a labret stud above the lip on either side
Know as a Beauty Mark, Madonna(right), Monroe(left), Crawford(left)
History:
Lip piercings have a long history among the tribal people of Africa and South America
It was developed in the late 1980s as a modern piercing. The names for each side came about later.
Pros:
Long History of Healing
Draws attention to the area
can be done in groupings(bites)
Jewelry Variety
Less of a risk to damage than lower lip piercings
Cons
Risk to Damage to teeth, gums, and bones
can affect employment
swelling
can close quickly
ends can fall off
Things to look for:
Piercer is experienced, professional, informative, and makes you feel comfortable. They offer a consultation that includes aftercare, risks, and other relevant information. The piercer should evaluate your anatomy
More susceptible to STDs during oral sex even after the piercing is healed.
The risk to damaging teeth, gums, and bones
Should suggest a flatback labret that is oversized.
Jewelry will need to be downsized.
Does the piercer provide aftercare products and offer both written and verbal instructions on aftercare?
The Piercing Experience:
Consultation & Jewelry Selection
Waiver, Set Up, and Disinfection
During and after marking, the piercer should have the client make different expressions to check how much the person moves their upper lip.
Should be placed to limit contact with the structure of the mouth, usually above the gum line.
Best done with forceps
The piercing is done from the outside in.
Then, it was pushed out with a taper pin.
The jewelry is then inserted from the inside. It may take a little time to get it done on
There may be some slight to moderate bleeding. The taper pin method can produce more bleeding.
Usually, you will have throbbing, aching, and warmth in the area for a few minutes afterward.
Piercing is sensitive to the touch.
Some bruising can occur.
Healing:
The average healing time is 12-16 weeks or longer
Saline twice daily
The first two weeks, rinse twice daily with a non-alcohol-based antiseptic mouthwash.
Reduce swelling
Must practice cross-contamination prevention and isolate the piercing, avoiding any contact with it.
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Clean hands
no oral contact
Keep your bedding, clothing, towels, etc, clean
No Swimming
Keep Pets Away
Avoid contact or trauma to the area. Elevate the piercing off the bed and avoid sleeping on it.
Swelling typically occurs a few days after the piercing.
During the first 3-5 days, you may experience slight bleeding off and on, redness/discoloration, heat, and tenderness to the touch.
With oral piercing, white ring of tissue, discharge, and nesting
If the jewelry comes into contact with the structure of the mouth, it can be downsized as soon as the swelling subsides.
Check the tightness of the balls
Jewelry:
The jewelry should be downsized asap
should Leave jewelry in at all times
Jewelry should be a flat back labret stud. Do not wear rings or barbells.
Living with the piercing:
The jewelry should be left in at all times.
Monitor teeth, gums, and bones in the piercing area. If there is soreness, pain, or damage, remove the jewelry and abandon the piercing.
Avoid pressure or trauma to the piercing, including sleep
Check the tightness of the ball regularly
Abandoning the piercing:
Will close but may appear open for an extended time.
There will be a small indented circular scar on each side. This may fade in time.
The holes may produce a cream cheese-like discharge; this is sebum.
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Suggested Aftercare Products:
- For Premixed Salin,e DaVo suggests. NeilMed Neil Cleanse Wound Wash First-Aid Sterile Saline Solution 6 fl oz Each - https://amzn.to/2lgrfL7
- For Oral Piercings -
Biotene Fresh Mint Moisturizing Oral Rinse Mouthwash, Alcohol-Free, for Dry Mouth - https://amzn.to/2NbIYza
All footage was filmed using a Canon EOS 80D Camera with the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens - https://amzn.to/3bb5PV4 and Canon EOS R - https://amzn.to/386Y1BZ with Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens - https://amzn.to/3jkvptO
Audio - Recorded with Shure MV7 - https://amzn.to/39fKKbS with a Tascam DR-40x - https://amzn.to/2Lw67O8
For more information on DaVo and the Axiom Body Piercing Studio, go to https://axiompiercing.com
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Contact DaVo at davo@axiompiercing.com or by phone at 515-966-4814
To schedule a Piercing Appointment, please visit https://axiompiercing.com/booking.
Skin Kitchen Tattoo and The Axiom Body Piercing Studio are located at 3800 Douglas Ave./Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Tattoo hours are Thursday - Monday 1-8pm
Piercing hours are Thursday - Monday 2-8pm
