Labret Piercing
The classic labret piercing is centred on the lower lip, just below where the lip meets the skin. Clean, balanced and endlessly versatile, it's one of our most requested lip piercings. We pierce with a 16 gauge flatback post, and our SK Certified piercing specialists will confirm the exact placement with you first.
- Pain level
- 3 to 4 / 10
- Method
- Needle
- Minimum age:
- 13 years*
- Jewellery type:
- Flatback Post View jewellery options
- Downsizing:
- 2-4 weeks
- Fully healed:
- minimum 4 months
Two Piercings From $80
Get two of your favourite standard piercings for just $80 when pierced with selected surgical steel jewellery. Read more
Pain is subjective, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee of what you'll feel. Everyone's pain tolerance is different.
* Available: From 13 years with parental consent or 16 years without parental consent. Check our ID & consent requirements here.
What Is A Labret Piercing?
A labret piercing sits centred on the lower lip, just below where the lip meets the skin. It's a clean, balanced placement that suits almost any face and works well with a wide range of jewellery.
Because it sits close to the teeth on the inside of the mouth, jewellery choice matters for comfort. Our SK Certified piercing specialists will talk you through the options. Read more on our piercing info page.
What To Expect
Here's how your experience at SkinKandy unfolds from the moment you arrive.
How We Pierce
We pierce every labret with a single-use hollow needle, never a piercing gun. Our SK Certified piercing specialists are nurse-trained and certified in infection prevention, so you're looked after from consultation through to aftercare advice. Read more about our approach on our piercing info page.
Choosing Your Jewellery
Every labret is typically pierced with a 16 gauge flatback post, though 14 gauge may be used depending on your anatomy. Browse our labret jewellery collection to see what's available.
Step By Step: Your Labret Piercing Experience
- Your piercing specialist will mark the centre of your lower lip with you.
- We pierce with a single-use sterile needle for a clean, precise channel.
- A 16 gauge flatback post is fitted with a flat disc on the inside to protect your teeth and gums.
- You'll get full aftercare guidance before you leave, plus advice on when to come back for downsizing.
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
Find Your Nearest Studio
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Aftercare
Healing takes time, and oral care matters just as much as skin care for a labret piercing.
Your Daily Routine
Stick to a simple daily routine and stock up on the right products from our aftercare collection. For the full step by step, read our aftercare guide.
- Clean with sterile saline twice daily, especially after eating.
- Avoid swimming for 6 to 8 weeks.
- Be mindful of smoking, alcohol, oral hygiene, makeup and skincare.
When Can I Change My Jewellery?
We recommend downsizing between 2 to 4 weeks once the initial swelling has settled, with full healing taking a minimum of 4 months.
- Pierced
- Day one
- Downsizing:
- 2-4 weeks
- Fully healed:
- minimum 4 months
Jewellery For Your Labret Piercing
The right jewellery makes all the difference to comfort while your labret heals, and to how it looks once it's settled.
Starter Jewellery
We pierce every labret with a 16 gauge flatback post in 316L surgical steel, chosen to support healing from day one.
Building Your Stack
Once you're healed, explore our full labret jewellery collection for more top styles.
Not Sure What Metal Suits You?
If you're torn between finishes, our guide on silver, rose gold or gold can help, or browse everything by material to compare options.
FAQs
What is a labret piercing?
A labret piercing sits centred on the lower lip, just below where the lip meets the skin.
Does a labret piercing hurt?
Most people rate it a 3 to 4 out of 10. You'll feel a quick pinch through the lip tissue. Pain is subjective, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee of what you'll feel. Everyone's pain tolerance is different.
How long does a labret piercing take to heal?
Full healing takes a minimum of 4 months. See the average healing time by piercing type for how it compares.
What jewellery is used for a labret piercing?
We typically pierce with a 16 gauge flatback post. 14 gauge may be used depending on your anatomy.
When can I downsize my labret piercing?
We recommend downsizing between 2 to 4 weeks once the initial swelling has settled. Read why downsize your piercing for more on timing.
Will a labret piercing affect my teeth or gums?
A flatback post with a flat disc on the inside helps protect your teeth and gums, but oral hygiene matters throughout healing. See our lip piercing guide for more.
Can I eat and drink normally after getting a labret piercing?
Yes, but rinse with sterile saline after eating and avoid very hot or spicy food while it heals.
Can I get a labret piercing as part of the two piercings from $80 deal?
Yes, this piercing qualifies for our two piercings from $80 deal when paired with another standard piercing and selected surgical steel jewellery.
Explore More Lip Piercings
A labret pairs well with other lip placements. Check our lip piercing guide for more on choosing your placement, or explore some of our most popular lip piercings below.
