How thick does your frenulum have to be for a smiley piercing?

Upper Lip Frenulum (a.k.a. smiley, scrumper) Piercing The jewelry that is typically worn in this piercing initially will be 18 gauge (1mm) to 16 gauge (1.2mm) in thickness and includes small diameter circular barbells, such as horseshoe rings, segment rings, or captive rings.

How do you tell if you can get a smiley piercing?

The frenulum is naturally thin, and many people can’t get this area pierced. If your frenulum isn’t the right size for piercing, your piercer can give you other options. You should wait to get a smiley piercing if you currently have braces.

How do I know if my frenulum is too small?

Symptoms of short frenulum The main symptom is difficulty pulling back the foreskin, as well as pain and tension in the penis. This pain increases during sexual intercourse and can tear and cause bleeding because of the concentration of blood in the area.

What does a rejected smiley piercing look like?

Symptoms of piercing rejection more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing. the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days. the jewelry becoming visible under the skin. the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger.

Is my frenulum thick enough for a piercing?

Generally speaking, the fleshier the area, the less the piercing will hurt. Your frenulum has to be thick enough to support the jewelry, but the piece of tissue is still rather small.

Does your frenulum grow back?

If the frenulum is completely cut, then it cannot regrow . Hard patches of skin can form in the area as scar tissue. If the frenulum tear is not a complete cut, it will heal.

Does everyone have a lip frenulum?

We all have a labial frenulum. Inside your mouth, it’s the thin tissue connecting your upper lip to your upper gums just above your front teeth.

Why do people get their frenulum pierced?

The tongue web, which is what the frenulum linguae is more commonly referred to, is the part of our oral anatomy that allows us to speak, so some people believe that this piercing may influence or encourage those who have it to think more before speaking.