Spider Bites Piercing

Not many can pull this one off and the very fact that you are even thinking about a spider bites piercing shows that you have what it takes (right?). That's always a good way to begin. Unique piercings there are many, and this particular piercing has got to be one of the better ones to get. But then there might be a few among you who just know that they want a piercing that is not the traditional kind and does not necessarily conform to the expected, but chooses to go beyond. Problem is, they don't know what exactly to get. This article is for you then, cause we will explore the option of a spider bites lip piercing and what it means to get one.

Details, Details

A spider bites piercing is more commonly known as a double lip piercing, and as the name suggests is characterized by two piercings. This is a specialized lip piercing that is drawn up after a design that would be formed when there is a spider bite on the surface of the skin. It is done on either the lower or upper lip with two consecutive rings or rings placed close together. People usually prefer the lower lip for this spider bites lip piercing and one will find rings rather than studs being used. Although there have been instances of people using two rings or studs on the opposite sides of their lips, people believe that an authentic piercing is done on the same side.

Earlier, one could see this piercing making a mark more with the guys, but lately it has gained popularity with both sexes, and it is seen that this piercing is turning out to be more and more popular with the girls. This facial piercing is seen to draw out whacky designs and assorted colors that girls use to make a fashion statement of their own.

Caring for One
Does this piercing hurt? It hurts like any normal piercing would because it is, after all, a wound in your body. But with proper care, we can deal with it. What is seen to help is if the piercings of the two lip rings is done with a gap in time between the two. In the sense that both piercings should not be done at the same time or else the healing process can take time. Of course, this will depend on each person's individual healing capacity and for some, the healing will be faster. But allowing one piercing to heal before getting the second one done is considered a safer option. Here are some things that you should take care of after getting a piercing.

• Do not smoke or drink alcohol. This will inflame the wound and cause pain.
• Eat frozen foods like ice and yogurt. This will help the wound heal faster.
• Do not keep touching the piercing when it is raw.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the piercing. You could cause an infection to happen otherwise.
• Eat mild foods and nothing that is too spicy.
• Do not use public pools and baths for sometime after the piercing.
• You can use a saline soak to relieve the pain.
• Start taking Vitamin B supplements before getting a piercing done.
• Do not change the piercing on your own without consulting your jeweler and doctor first.

Cost

The exact price for getting this piercing cannot be given because the cost is determined by a combination of varied factors like - the place from where you get it, the inclusion of taxes on the same, whether there is aftercare included in the piercing and several other. Yet an approximate range is seen to run between $25 - $45. It could fall anywhere in this range. Some places offer aftercare and you might be charged for that as well. While some might charge this price for one piercing, others might include it for both at once.

And that's all that there is to spider bites piercing. Consider all the options before you decide to go in for one and make sure that you consult your piercing artist before taking any step.Now you go work that piercing like no one ever has!