Jestrum piercing

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Jestrum piercing
Nicknames Vertical medusa
Location Philtrum

A jestrum piercing, also known as a vertical medusa, is an upper lip piercing that is very similar to a labret piercing,[1] or more specifically a vertical labret piercing. It is placed in the philtrum of the upper lip, directly under the nasal septum. Unlike the similar medusa piercing, a jestrum piercing uses a curved bar-bell, and both ends of the piercing are visible externally with the lower part of the bar-bell curving around the underside of the upper lip.[2] Sometimes it is combined with a lower labret piercing to form a symmetrical look.

Incorrect jewelry and improper placement can lead to gum and tooth erosion, and other problems associated with oral piercings.

References

  1. DeMello, Margo (2007). Encyclopedia of body adornment. Greenwood Press. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-313-33695-9. 
  2. "What is a Jestrum Piercing?". ygoy. Retrieved 10 April 2011. 

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