How Much Does a Labret Piercing Hurt? Labret piercing pain gets a 4 out of 10 on the pain scale. However, this rating can vary depending on the piercing type performed or the amount of punctures. Punctures on the actual lip rank higher because lip tissue is more sensitive and thicker than normal skin.
In this regard, why does my labret piercing hurt?
It may hurt more than ear, nose, or other piercings because the tissue around your mouth is sensitive and dense with nerve endings. The vertical lip piercing can also hurt more than regular lip piercings because it pierces through thin, delicate lip tissues rather than just skin and interior mouth tissue.
Secondly, how long does a labret piercing stay swollen?
Lip Piercings
Lip & Labret piercing usually take between 6-8 weeks to fully heal; it is very rare to develop an infection because the mouth contains an enzyme “Ptyalin” which inhibits bacteria. You might experience swelling (usually 2-3 days after the piercing) this swelling can last 7-10 days.
