Facial piercings come in all different shapes, sizes, and styles. We’re here to draw attention to the popular piercing, providing you with everything you need to know. In this guide to facial piercings, we’ll touch on several types of body piercing jewelry, the different types of face piercings, the healing process, and so much more. From surface piercings (such as bridge piercings and third eye piercings) to cheek piercings, eye piercings, anti-eyebrow piercings, and more, we’ve got you covered. Before committing to any body piercings, always be sure to properly research what you are interested in and speak to a piercing professional about the best decision for your body going forward.
Types of Face Piercings:
Eye Piercing
Eye Piercing Location:
Eye piercings or eyelid piercings are located on your eyelids. Though typically worn with a captive bead ring, some eyelid piercings can be performed on the top of the lid and can require a curved barbell.
Eye Piercing Process:
These piercings are usually performed with a pair of sterile forceps to pull the lid away from the eye to prevent damage before pushing the piercing needle through the inside to the outside of the eyelid.
Healing time:
About 8 weeks.
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Anti-Eyebrow Piercing
Anti-Eyebrow Piercing Location:
An anti-eyebrow piercing, also known as a teardrop or butterfly piercing, is a surface piercing placed just above the cheekbone, typically lining up with the edge of the eyebrow.
Anti-Eyebrow Piercing Process:
The classic process for an anti-eyebrow piercing is to use the clamp and pierce method. The other more modern way to do this piercing is with the dermal punch and taper method.
Healing time:
About 6-8 weeks.
Recommended Jewelry:
Bridge Piercing
Bridge Piercing Location:
This horizontal piercing goes through the bridge of your nose and is another type of surface piercing.
Bridge Piercing Process:
This piercing is typically performed with a hollow piercing needle.
Healing time:
About 8-12 weeks.
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Cheek Piercing
Cheek Piercing Location:
Cheek piercings are located where dimples would show, which is why this piercing is also called a dimple piercing. Normally, both sides of the cheeks are pierced for symmetry.
Cheek Piercing Process:
These piercings are usually done with a 14G or 16G sterilized needle instead of a piercing gun.
Healing time:
About 8-12 weeks.
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Eyebrow Piercing
Eyebrow Piercing Location:
An eyebrow piercing is another surface piercing that typically pierces toward the outer edge of your eyebrow, but can technically be pierced anywhere on the eyebrow. If you’re feeling bold, you can modify this piercing by using two pieces of body jewelry to create a double eyebrow piercing.
Eyebrow Piercing Process:
These popular piercings are typically performed with a 14-16 gauge hollow piercing needle.
Healing time:
About 6 weeks.
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Third Eye Piercing
Third Eye Piercing Location:
Also known as a forehead piercing, this surface piercing is located at the center of your forehead where your third eye would be.
Third Eye Piercing Process:
Your piercer will pinch the skin in the middle of your forehead and make the piercing with a sterilized piercing needle.
Healing time:
About 4-6 months.
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Horizontal Eyebrow Piercing
Horizontal Eyebrow Piercing Location:
Instead of piercing vertically like a typical eyebrow piercing, a horizontal eyebrow piercing is located just above your eyebrow and sits horizontally on your face.
Horizontal Eyebrow Piercing Process:
This horizontal piercing is typically performed with a hollow piercing needle.
Healing Time:
About 6-8 weeks.
Recommended Jewelry:
Curved barbells and other barbell jewelry.
Nose Piercings
Nose piercings are some of the most popular face piercings out there. They come in a variety of styles from big and bold septum rings to small and subtle nose studs. If it is your first time getting a facial piercing, then getting pierced with a nose piercing is a great choice to start you off on your body modification journey.
To learn more about all the different types of nose piercings, be sure to check out our official Nose Piercings Complete Guide. Check out our septum piercing guide or nose bridge piercing guide while you’re at it! Make sure to check out our site for all your nose jewelry needs.
Recommended Nose Piercing Jewelry:
Lip Piercings
Lip piercings are another cool piercing type. From Monroe lip piercings to labret lip piercings, there are so many options to customize your look.
To learn more about all the different kinds of oral piercings out there, check out our Lip Piercing Complete Guide. We also have guides on labret piercings, bites piercings (snake bite piercings, angle bites, etc.), medusa piercings, tongue piercings, upper lip piercings, lower lip piercings, labret jewelry, and so much more!
Recommended Lip Piercing Jewelry:
Standard labret lip rings and other labret jewelry.
Face Piercing Healing Times, Piercing Aftercare Tips, and More
How long do face piercings take to heal?
The healing process for facial piercings will be different for everyone. The healing times will typically depend on your body and your chemical makeup, as well as the type of facial piercing that you plan on getting. It’s important that you talk to a professional piercer about healing times and proper piercing aftercare before getting pierced. To reduce pain, you’ll want to make sure you are taking all the proper precautions in order to prevent yourself from getting a facial piercing infection that could prolong the healing process. Your piercing professional will give you information on healing times and how to manage your new piercing.
Does getting a face piercing hurt?
There are plenty of variables that go into determining how much or how little a face piercing will hurt. It all depends on your pain tolerance. Different types of piercings will vary in pain, so it’s best to speak to a professional about their process and the piercing locations to get a better understanding of what your preferred piercing will feel like.
How much do face piercings cost?
The price of your face piercing will vary depending on where you get your piercing done. There are different types of piercings, such as labret double piercings or nose double piercings, that may cost more than a standard labret piercing or nostril piercing.
Why shouldn’t I get a facial piercing?
Face piercings can be an awesome way to accessorize your style and show off your true colors, but they are not for everyone. We highly recommend speaking to a professional piercer to learn as much as possible before making a final decision on your face piercing. Not ready for a face piercing quite yet? Consider getting fake jewelry or starting with an ear piercing and working your way up from there!
How should I clean my facial piercing?
To ensure your body does not reject your new piece of body jewelry and heals properly, it is essential that you practice good hygiene after you get your face piercing. We recommend using H2Ocean aftercare spray or saline solution and speaking to your piercing professional about the proper steps to take during the healing process.
How do you give yourself a facial piercing?
You don’t! Facial piercings should always be performed by a piercing professional in a professional piercing studio.
What if my facial piercing gets infected or I have an allergic reaction?
It’s important that you speak with your piercing professional about allergies and infections before committing to any type of body piercing. We also recommend speaking with a healthcare professional to make sure you don’t have an allergy to certain metals commonly used in facial jewelry types. If your facial piercing is red or inflamed, remove it immediately and be sure to contact a professional.
To avoid infection, make sure to follow your piercing care guidelines throughout the healing process and be sure to not remove your jewelry until the allotted time has passed.
Face Piercing Jewelry
How much does face piercing jewelry cost?
The price of facial piercing jewelry depends on the piercing type, jewelry style, and material quality. Typically, body piercing jewelry made from a higher quality jewelry material will cost more than the standard piece of body jewelry. Most of the jewelry on our site is made of surgical steel or titanium. Check in with your local piercing shop and see what kind of prices they have to offer.
When can I change my facial jewelry?
It’s important to keep the original piece of jewelry in until your piercing is completely healed to prevent scarring or the risk of infection. Once the piercing is healed, you can experiment with different jewelry styles like captive bead rings, curved barbells, nose rings, and other barbell jewelry!
What if my facial piercing gets infected or I have an allergic reaction?
It’s important that you speak with your piercing professional about allergies and infections before committing to any type of body piercing. We also recommend speaking with a healthcare professional to make sure you don’t have an allergy to certain metals commonly used in facial jewelry types. If your facial piercing is red or inflamed, remove it immediately and be sure to contact a professional. As mentioned above, most of the jewelry on our site is made of surgical steel or titanium.
To avoid infection, make sure to follow your piercing care guidelines throughout the healing process and be sure to keep the same piece of jewelry in until the allotted time has passed.
More Piercing Info
Are there any other types of face piercings?
Yes! The face piercings above are standard, but there are several other face piercings that you could rock! Oral piercings like snake bites, angel bites, spider bites, lower lip piercings, and medusa piercings could all be considered types of face piercings. Popular piercings such as nostril piercings, septum piercings, and Monroe piercings could also be classified as facial piercings. If you want to learn more about all the different types of facial piercings, check out these jewelry guides:
- Nose Piercing Guide (Including nostril and septum)
- Ear Piercing Guide
- Lip Piercing Guide
- Eyebrow Piercing Guide
- Spider Bites Piercing Guide
- Angel Bites Piercing Guide
- Nose Bridge Piercing Guide
- Body Piercing – Complete Guide
- Tongue Piercing Guide
Thanks to our guide to facial piercings, you have all the basic information you need to make a decision. How will you spice up your look and show off your shine? Will you opt for a cool nose piercing or go with a huge septum ring? How about an edgy lower lip ring to finish off your look? We can’t wait to see what kind of awesome body jewelry you pick out to go along with your style!
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