Piercing medusa of the upper or lower lip, jestrum features of a puncture, photos, consequences

For the first time, jellyfish piercing appeared in the city of Toronto in the 90s of the XX century. He quickly fell in love not only with young people who want to stand out from the crowd, but also with well-established citizens. The piercing got its name due to its unusual location - the masters make it in the hollows above and below the lip. There are tons of decorations for this. kind body modification.

One of the popular variations of the jellyfish is the jestrum (estrum) piercing - two punctures of the upper lip with a needle in a vertical position, so both ends of the jewelry are outside.

Soreness of the procedure

Any puncture is accompanied by unpleasant sensations and the jellyfish piercing on the upper and lower lip is no exception.

The level of pain depends on the following factors:

• pain threshold;
• the presence or absence of anesthesia;
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• master level;
• conditions at the time of the puncture (it is undesirable to do piercing during illness).

It is not recommended to come to the session after a sleepless night, hungry and with signs of illness. These symptoms will increase the likelihood of pain during the process.

In the photo - a variant of the jellyfish piercing - jestrum (estrum) piercing:

Preparation and implementation

The client himself does not need special preparation before going to the master. It is important to ensure that in the chosen salon the master works in sterile conditions (all items must be disposable or disinfected in a special solution).

The session lasts no more than 15 minutes, including all the preparation, and the moment of the prick itself - no longer than 5 seconds.

How the procedure for piercing the upper lip itself should take place:

1. The client and the foreman choose the puncture site.
2. Piercer marks it with a marker.
3. Disinfection takes place.
4. At the request of the client, anesthesia is performed.
5. With a special tool, the lip is clamped for blood waste and accurate puncture.
6. A hole is made with a disposable needle, into which the jewelry is immediately inserted.
7. A ball is wound onto the barbell through the catheter.
8. Processing is carried out again, the remnants of blood are removed.

With a puncture of the lower lip, the procedure is carried out in the same way, but in this case, anesthesia is required, since there are many nerve endings in this place. Compared to the upper lip, this procedure is more complicated and requires good skills and a lot of experience. Not every salon provides this service.

Puncture care and possible complications

It is worth remembering that piercing is not only a cosmetic procedure, but also an operation and you need to approach the issue of safety as responsibly as possible.

If bacteria enter the wound or when the needle is reused, there is a risk of suppuration of the puncture, inflammation of the gums or getting HIV or hepatitis. Also, the wound can take a very long time to heal or the appearance of stomatitis, which is also unpleasant.

The specificity of the jellyfish puncture and its variations is the abrasion of the enamel of the teeth. The foreign object constantly rubs against the enamel, thereby causing its destruction.

Medusa (jestrum) heals for a short time, about 1-2 weeks.

To avoid possible negative consequences, you must follow simple rules:

• do piercings only in specialized salons;
• watch carefully that the piercer opens the needle right during the session;
• do not drink alcohol and cigarettes for the first 3 days;
• a diet is needed with the rejection of fatty, spicy, salty and sour;
• give up kissing;
• refrain from going to the sauna or gym (sweat can get into a fresh wound);
• do not touch the jewelry with your hands until it is completely healed;
• do not rotate the earring;
• Treat the wound regularly with whatever remedy is prescribed for you.

Care instructions, video:

Contraindications

As with other types of body modifications, jellyfish have contraindications.

You should not come to the session if there is any of the following:

• high temperature;
• oncological diseases;
• anemia, blood clotting disorders;
• HIV, hepatitis C and B.

What kind of jewelry is preferable?

All jellyfish earrings are divided into two types:

1. Labret - has a flat surface on the inner side (between the lip and gums) and spherical on the outside, more comfortable to wear.
2. Microbanan - a curved decoration that has two balls on each side.

There are a lot of forms and types of jewelry, and there will definitely be something in the salon that you might like. The most important thing in choosing an earring is not its design, but its compatibility with the skin. Without this factor, the decoration will simply be rejected by the body.

The following substances and alloys are biocompatible:

1. Surgical steel Is the most popular material used in most jewelry.
2. Titanium - the most preferable option, which does not give an allergic reaction.
3. Gold, but only above 750. Having bought jewelry of 585 assay value, there is a risk of getting allergies or inflammation - the compounds included in gold can poorly contact the skin.
4. PTFE - plastic, which does not cause negative reactions in contact with the skin. It has no contraindications and is suitable for absolutely everyone.

Medusa is a versatile piercing and is suitable for both sexes. The main thing is to remember about safety and then wearing the jewelry will only bring pleasure.