Monroe (piercing)

Monroe / Madonna Piercings - A type of oral piercing. A puncture is performed away from the center above the upper lip and imitates a mole. Monroe piercing is also called “Madonna” and “Crawford” in honor of the famous women who have a birthmark in the mouth - Marilyn Monroe , Madonna and Cindy Crawford .

The Monroe Puncture became widespread in the 90s thanks to Reina, the bassist of the Coal Chamber band, Monroe piercing was also worn by such famous women as Ashley Massaro, Matia Buena , and Amy Winehouse also wore it. This type of puncture is more common among women, however, it has a certain popularity among men, of the famous men it is Cyrus Trace .

As a decoration, as a rule, labrets are used with a long barbell , which is shortened and adjusted to the thickness of the lip after complete healing of the puncture. ^{[1] [2]} An additional variation of this type of piercing is the Monroe pair piercing, in which two symmetrical punctures are created from different sides above the upper lip. In most cases, a metal ball or stone nozzle is used as a fastener on the outside. Puncture swelling is possible during the healing period; processing is required both from the outside and from the inside so that the decoration remains clean. During the healing period, it is necessary to regularly process the piercing to avoid infection. With proper care, the likelihood of scar formation is extremely low and practically reduced to zero.

The average healing time for a puncture, in cases when it is made by a professional piercer, is from 8 to 12 weeks ^[2] , in some cases healing takes place within 3-6 weeks. ^[1] Compared to other piercings, Monroe's puncture is relatively painless due to the thinness of the tissue and the small number of nerves located on this part of the body. There is little risk of hitting the upper labial artery located directly above the upper lip.

The presence or absence of pain depends on the individual characteristics of the anatomy and the exact location of the piercing. In people with full lips or developed facial muscles, a Monroe puncture can cause more uncomfortable sensations due to the higher density of tissues. ^[2] For women, this type of piercing is more comfortable, as in men, due to regular shaving, the skin may become rough, which makes piercing more difficult. Musicians who play wind instruments can also experience some discomfort when piercing, as their musical practices have a particularly developed circular muscle of the mouth.

As with other types of oral piercings, Monro piercings can lead to problems with teeth and gums with prolonged wear. The metal disc at the end of the bar is located in the oral cavity and adheres to the teeth and gums, which can damage the gums or tooth enamel. The use of plastic jewelry can partially reduce the risk. Microdermal can become an alternative decoration in this part of the face, which removes the risk of problems with teeth and gums.