:: Facial Piercings ::

If you're considering a facial piercing, you've obviously decided to go public with your perforated identity. Because however small your jewelry, there's just no hiding a facial piercing during the first few months of healing. (After healing, you can check into clear acrylic retainers for most piercings.) So this section is for those who are ready to be visibly marked. And whose jobs and/or parents don't mind.

Before you take a stab at new facial decoration, you'll want to get educated. While most facial piercings heal very quickly and easily, an infection or scarring in the middle of your face can be rather unsightly. So get the information ahead of time, and think before you act. And don't underestimate how much one piece of jewelry can change others' perceptions of you. Having facial piercings puts you on the frontlines of the public's reaction to body piercing. Whether it counts for or against you, your business is on the table. Just consider what doors you are opening or closing with that one little ring.

Facial piercings can highlight your eyes, accent your lips, give you that scary profile you always wanted, or add just a touch of mystique. They are often easy to get, and relatively easy to heal. But, like any other body modification, you'll want to consider how the piercing will affect your lifestyle, both physically and socially, before you hop in the chair.

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