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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMost places use either 16ga or 14ga. I have heard of some piercers who only pierce at 14ga and up though. And its "labret" :3
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What is a lebret piercing?
Well it's actually a Labret piercing taken from the latin word for lip. A Labret piercing is a piercing in the lip done with a Labret stud, captive bead ring or barbell.
How do you get a 16 gauge earring in a 18 gauge piercing?
Use a taper or have a shop taper it out.
How do you stretch an 18 gauge piercing to a 14 gauge one?
You should use a taper. You can probably find these at a piercing studio. It is important to first stretch it to a 16 gauge, and then to a 14 gauge about a month later to prevent tearing.
Would going from a 6 Gauge piercing to a 4 Gauge piercing be noticeable?
Yes
What size bar do they use when piercing the tragus. 10mm by what gauge?
Generally it's 10mm by 18g and the piercing is done with a 16g needle.
What is the gauge size of dimple piercing?
16g is the most used you can also use 14g
What has the author P Lebret written?
P. Lebret has written: 'Fundamentos de Economia Humana'
What gauge is a 6mm piercing?
6mm is equal to a 2 gauge.
What is needle with the smallest gauge?
For piercing, 18 gauge. that's the same gauge as a standard earring. There is also a 20 gauge which is a little smaller than an 18 gauge and rarely used for body piercing. There are smaller guage needles for medical use. 25 gauge is the smallest typically used in outpatient health care settings.
If you have an 18 gauge for a lip piercing when you switch it out can you use a 16 gauge instead?
Yes, but you would be streching the hole, like people stretch their ears.
What gauge or mm is an average nose piercing?
18 or 20 gauge
Are 16 gauge needles the same size as 16 gauge piercing?
yes
