Philtrum piercing
| Philtrum piercing | |
|---|---|
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| Nicknames | Medusa |
| Location | Philtrum |
A philtrum piercing, nicknamed a medusa piercing, is an upper lip piercing placed in the philtrum, directly under the septum of the nose.[1] It is typically pierced using a labret stud as jewelry, with the ball sitting outside the mouth in the dip of the top lip.
A variation of the philtrum piercing is a jestrum, where the piercing is placed vertically through the lip using curved barbell so both beads are visible.
References
External links
- Encyclopedia entry on the medusa: Body Modification E-Zine
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