Medusa piercing
The Medusa sits centred in the philtrum dip above the upper lip and takes a micro labret — a straight post with a flat disc inside the lip.
Which shape fits for Medusa
Each name opens exactly those.
Titanium or steel for Medusa
The material decides how the piercing heals.
Other lip piercings
Jewellery
A 1.2 mm labret, 6–8 mm long. Never a ring: the philtrum is flat and a ring has nothing to hold on to. Flat disc inside, never a ball.
Medusa versus Monroe
Placement only — Medusa is centred, Monroe is off to one side. Medusa heals slower because the tissue moves with every smile.
Healing
2–3 months. The real long-term risk is gum recession, so switch to a shorter post as soon as the swelling drops.
Size and material
| Material | Titanium — 12 models. Contains no nickel, so it causes no reaction even in a fresh piercing. Lighter than steel — less load on the tissue. The material of first choice. 316L steel — 8 models. Cheaper, corrosion-resistant, suitable for a healed piercing. For the first jewellery titanium is the better choice. |
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| Thickness | 1.2 mm — 16 models, 1 mm — 1 model. The thickness must match the one the piercing was made with. |
| Bar length | 6 mm — 15 models, 8 mm — 9 models, 10 mm — 4 models, 12 mm — 3 models. A longer bar is needed while the swelling lasts, a shorter one — for a healed piercing. |
| Thread | Internal — 17 models, External — 3 models. An internal thread is hidden inside the bar — it does not scratch the channel when changing. |
| Insert | Cubic zirconia — 10 models, None — 4 models, Glass crystals — 1 model. |
FAQ
Which size should I choose?
The typical size for this zone is 1.2 mm thick, 8–10 mm long. Jewellery smaller than needed presses on the channel, bigger — catches on clothes and hair. The exact size of each model is given on its page.
How long does a Medusa piercing take to heal?
6–12 weeks. The area is soft and heals well, but it is in contact with food every day — rinsing the mouth after every meal in the first weeks is a must.
Why is titanium better than steel?
Titanium is about half the weight and contains no nickel. 316L steel is also fit for wearing, but there is nickel in it, and people sensitive to nickel feel it. For a fresh piercing titanium is the safer choice.
Can titanium be worn all the time?
Yes. Titanium does not oxidise in contact with lymph and does not change colour, so it is not taken off at night or in the shower. The jewellery is worth removing only for cleaning — and only from a healed piercing: a fresh channel is not left empty.
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