Facial piercings: what you really need to learn on the course

With nostril, medusa, labret or snake bites, it is not enough to master the movement of the needle. You need to assess the anatomy and symmetry, take into account the conditions in the oral cavity, select jewelry and discuss the real effect with the client. These elements are worth expecting from practical training.

Nostril and the nose area

With nostril, what matters is the point visible from the front, but also the piercing path and the arrangement of the jewelry from the inside. Teaching should include assessment of nose shape, proper lighting, stable marking and inspection of decoration.

Labret, medusa and variants around the mouth

Piercings around the mouth require the assessment of tissues from the outside and inside the mouth. You need to take into account the movement of the lips, the initial swelling, the contact of the jewelry with the teeth and gums, and the subsequent control of its length.

If the anatomy or health condition raises doubts, the right decision is to refuse the procedure or consult an appropriate specialist.

Snake bites, madonna and monroe - symmetry and planning

With even piercings, even a small difference is easily visible. The trainee should assess the face at rest and in motion, explain possible asymmetry, and confirm markings with the client before the procedure.

What should practice look like?

Just observing the instructor is not enough. During the internship, the trainee should prepare a station, conduct an interview, mark the location, perform the procedure under direct supervision and discuss the result.

The range of facial piercings is described module 02 of the training program.

The client's expectations must be translated into real anatomy

The inspiration photo may be perfectly symmetrical, but the real face has natural variations. You need to determine whether the priority is the positioning in relation to the mouth, nose, other piercings or the overall composition.

The marking is assessed at rest and in motion, and then the client is asked for conscious approval. This approval does not absolve the piercer from refusing if the plan is unsafe or impossible to execute.