Well, I had a labret a few weeks ago. SHOCKING? Yes, to my parents. -.- They thought I joined some My Chemical Romance cult.
The Experience
Basically I signed up for a free piercing at 'OYT'. As new piercers needed a model to do their piercing on, I was chosen for the labret. If I paid for it, it will cost me around AUS 70 bucks. O.o Shocking, considering you could get it done in K.K. for I dunno 20 to 30 ringgit?
Before I signed up, I did loads of research on labret. What did I search for?
1. Sakit kah? I can't tolerate pain [you can confirm it with my sis or mum]
Well, the truth is. There is pain. But the pain is more like a hard pinch on the lower lip area. But the adrenaline would most likely cover up the pain. =)
2. Any bad effects towards my gums and teeth
Surprisingly, some people do experience gum and teeth damage after having a labret. Most of the related cases, the gauge [length of the stud] wasn't long enough so a layer of skin will grow over the base of the stud. When this happens you have to tear through the skin which will definitely hurt. The best way to avoid any damage is to use ceramic plated studs which would just slide around the teeth and gum area rather than scratching it.
3. Any conflict with my religion [being a Christian etc..]
Apparently there is a greyline here. Tattoos and piercing during the Old Testament days were done in pagan tradition and to mark slaves. Under the law in the Old Testament people were instructed in Leviticus 19:28, "You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD." (See Deuteronomy 14:1 as well). Though we no longer live under the law of the Old Testament, many question if this now justifies various piercing in the flesh if not done out of pagan tradition.
In Exodus 21:6 the Bible tells us if a servant wanted to remain servant to his master he would have his ear pierced as recognition that he will be so forever. In Genesis chapter 35 Jacob was told to "put away the foreign gods" among the people and to cleanse themselves. In verse 4 this included taking out their earrings from their ears.
The choice to permanently pierce or mark my body is my own. The Bible states in 1 Corinthians 10:31, "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." I've known Christians friends who've gotten tattoos representing their Christian faith. I don't have a solid opinion on this matter-not that I'm any authority anyway.
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Back to the experience. I went into this little white room with medical supplies on the left and a bed on the right. The piercer called Grace asked me a few questions regarding my health just to make sure no further complications would happen after it is done.
She gave me an alcohol swab and later on marked my lower lips where the labret would be. I was certainly nervous cause I DON'T LIKE NEEDLES. I was lying on the bed looking up at the ceiling. She used a tong to hold my lower lip and told me to take a deep breath. After a few seconds...
JAB
It wasn't THAT painful like the 'useful' videos you get on youtube, more like a pinch on the chin. From what I could recall, my lips just felt warm. By the time I realised I was pierced, everything was over. Quick and easy. It was hard to talk, eat and to drink the 1st week. But after that I got used to it, my mum went $^&T@&!^. My dad went &^(&^^$*%. My sis went 'Oh, did you tell mum and dad?' My grandparents went 'Eh, mat yeh hai Labret? LOL
P/S: I know my boundaries. I have my own limits. If anything comes in conflict with the Bible, I WILL NOT DO IT. In this I promise God.
Q&A
Why did I get one?
Well, to be honest I was just curious and wanted a piercing.
Why not on the ear?
I find ear piercing gay.
Are you gonna get another one?
Yeah. Probably the next 30 years of my life I would have tons of it done on my arms. (Blood test) XD Haha, got ya! Of course not. This is my one and only one. I'll be taking it off when it fully heals though which is another 2-3 months.
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Back to the experience. I went into this little white room with medical supplies on the left and a bed on the right. The piercer called Grace asked me a few questions regarding my health just to make sure no further complications would happen after it is done.
She gave me an alcohol swab and later on marked my lower lips where the labret would be. I was certainly nervous cause I DON'T LIKE NEEDLES. I was lying on the bed looking up at the ceiling. She used a tong to hold my lower lip and told me to take a deep breath. After a few seconds...
JAB
It wasn't THAT painful like the 'useful' videos you get on youtube, more like a pinch on the chin. From what I could recall, my lips just felt warm. By the time I realised I was pierced, everything was over. Quick and easy. It was hard to talk, eat and to drink the 1st week. But after that I got used to it, my mum went $^&T@&!^. My dad went &^(&^^$*%. My sis went 'Oh, did you tell mum and dad?' My grandparents went 'Eh, mat yeh hai Labret? LOL
P/S: I know my boundaries. I have my own limits. If anything comes in conflict with the Bible, I WILL NOT DO IT. In this I promise God.
Q&A
Why did I get one?
Well, to be honest I was just curious and wanted a piercing.
Why not on the ear?
I find ear piercing gay.
Are you gonna get another one?
Yeah. Probably the next 30 years of my life I would have tons of it done on my arms. (Blood test) XD Haha, got ya! Of course not. This is my one and only one. I'll be taking it off when it fully heals though which is another 2-3 months.
3 comments:
WOW Ming..cant believe u got a labret! hahahaha :b
it's so not u la! lols.
but didn't it felt great after getting it done? hehe.
have fun with ur labret! ;)
ugh....for the last time.. it's an INJECTION!!!
Becca: Hahaha, not me? =P It's getting better now so yeah cool. How are you? Where abouts are you studying now?
Peta: Woot, I said just kidding at the last part woh. -.- YOUR LAME!
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