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| [[File:Upper_Lip_Frenulum_Piercing-1.jpg|thumb|right|Upper Lip Frenulum Piercing]]
| | Rubbing alcohol, sometimes called "surgical spirit", is an effective disinfectant and counter-septic. Commonly consisting of methylated spirits (95% methanol), rubbing alcohol should not be applied to broken skin but is useful for the cleaning of skin around wounds to prevent the spread of pathogens found on the skin. |
| [[File:Upper_Lip_Frenulum_Piercing-2.jpg|thumb|right|Upper Lip Frenulum Piercing]]
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| [[File:Upper_Lip_Frenulum_Piercing-3.jpg|thumb|right|Upper Lip Frenulum Piercing]]
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| [[File:Upper_Lip_Frenulum_Piercing-4.jpg|thumb|right|Upper Lip Frenulum Piercing]]
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| [[File:Upper_Lip_Frenulum_Piercing-5.jpg|thumb|right|Upper Lip Frenulum Piercing]]
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| The '''upper lip frenulum piercing''' passes through the webbing underneath the centre of the upper lip. The piercing heals very quickly and is relatively painless. It looks best on someone whose lips retract when they smile — showing off the piercing as well as teeth and drawing attention to the smile.
| | For areas of broken skin, an antiseptic cream would be advisable. These assist in the healing of skin, acting as a blood/air barrier in much the same way as a scab. This speeds platelet aggregation and the formation of scar tissue. Commercially available brands include "Savlon". |
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| This piercing is prone to [[Rejection|rejection]] and many people find that they just "fall out" after about a year. This process is relatively harmless.
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| This piercing is usually performed using an 18[[Gauge|ga]] to 14ga [[Captive Bead Ring|captive bead ring]] (or sometimes a [[Circular Barbell|circular barbell]]), sized so that the bead rests just below the gumline, between the front teeth. It can of course be performed using other jewelry or sizes that don't show.
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| This piercing can cause [[Gum Recession|gum erosion]] and lead to [[Tooth Decay|tooth decay]] due to abrading the enamel.
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| As a point of trivia, the first known documented one was done by [[Steve Haworth|Steve Haworth]] in the mid-1990s, being published in a German tattoo magazine — although this was certainly not the first instance of the piercing being done.
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| == Alternative Names ==
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| ; Smiley
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| by Sarai Bismuth, a piercer at Psycho Tattoo in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The name was of course chosen because it only shows on people who have a nice smile that shows off their teeth.
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| ; Scrumper
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| created by Caitlin Theobald in Toronto who received the piercing by [[Tom Brazda|Tom Brazda]] after seeing it on Steve Haworth in a German tattoo magazine. The name was chosen as a term that roughly means "cute little thing."
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| ; Scrumpter
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| a very common mispronunciation that has become a [[Local term|local term]]
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| ; Glicker
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| used in parts of British Columbia, Canada.
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| ; Rooster Piercing
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| used in parts of New Jersey.
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| ; Scrumpy Piercing
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| == See Also ==
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| * [[Frowney|Frowney]]
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| * [[Tongue Web|Tongue Web]]
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| More pictures of upper lip frenulum piercing can be found on BME in the [http://www.bmezine.com/pierce/05-lips/scrump001.html Smiley Piercings gallery].
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| == Related Risks ==
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| * [[Airbag|Airbag]]
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| * [[Cigarettes|Cigarettes]]
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| * [[Embedded Labret|Embedded Labret]]
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| * [[Gum Recession|Gum Recession]]
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| * [[Jaw Bone Erosion|Jaw Bone Erosion]]
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| * [[Swollen Lip|Swollen Lip]]
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| * [[Tooth Abrasion|Tooth Abrasion]]
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| * [[Tooth Drift|Tooth Drift]]
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Rubbing alcohol, sometimes called "surgical spirit", is an effective disinfectant and counter-septic. Commonly consisting of methylated spirits (95% methanol), rubbing alcohol should not be applied to broken skin but is useful for the cleaning of skin around wounds to prevent the spread of pathogens found on the skin.
For areas of broken skin, an antiseptic cream would be advisable. These assist in the healing of skin, acting as a blood/air barrier in much the same way as a scab. This speeds platelet aggregation and the formation of scar tissue. Commercially available brands include "Savlon".