Rising Stars of Modern Piercing: the Dimple Piercing
ByLocation: In the natural dimple, or the area of the cheek just outside the smile crease, horizontally aligned with the outer corners of the mouth.
Alternate Names: Dimple piercing, cheek piercing, cheek bites
Piercing: As with most oral piercings, both the inside and outside of the area to be pierced will be cleansed, and then a mark will be made to determine placement. Although dimple piercings are primarily performed in pairs, the piercing of a single “dimple” is not uncommon. In order to lessen healing pain and guard against oral hygiene issues, this type of piercing is generally performed within approximately an inch of the lip corner, or no further back than the first molars.
Aftercare: Due to the constant movement and thickness of the tissue being pierced, dimple piercings may take slightly longer than average to heal, with initial healing closer to the twelve week mark, and total healing occurring after six months and sometimes up to a full year. To ensure proper healing and lessen the risk of migration, a combination of standard and oral aftercare is recommended, often including sea salt soaks or sprays, regular cleanings, and use of special mouthwash after meals. Refraining from smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, and touching jewelry with the hands is often suggested as well.
Jewelry: Labret/Monroe style studs are most commonly worn for both initial piercing and continued wear, as the flat backing rubs against the teeth and gums less than a standard ball, diminishing the risk of oral health issues. Since the “dimple” area experiences large volume swelling during the initial healing phases, an extra long post of between 3/4″ to 1″ is generally worn initially, then changed out afterwards for a shorter length.
Prevalence: Dimple piercing is one of the least common piercings performed around the mouth and cheek area, and is worn primarily by females. In fact in general, women in the United States are approximately three times as likely as men to get a facial piercing. Some who decide on a dimple piercing are never intending to keep the piercing permanently, and want only to use piercing of the cheek to create an artificial dimple where one is lacking. This may be possible through either scarring, or minor nerve damage causing the cheek to indent.
This is definitely interesting. To be honest, I have never seen anyone in actual life who had a dimple piercing. I have seen pictures of native and indigenous people from other parts of the world but never someone from the modern world. I am not too sure if I would like to get one myself as I am perfectly content being dimple-less.
I have witnessed several people with successful cheek/dimple piercings, but there are always the horror stories. Elayne Angel has a rough story to tell about this particular piercing and why she will no longer perform it.
When someone is not suitable for the actual dimple piercings, the Daliah piercing is a fun alternative.
I, personally, have both Dimples pierced..I actually have dimples in each cheek without the need of the piercing, but love both the piercings and think it looks kool none-the-less..Only problem I have is finding jewelery for the piercings..As stated above, it’s a rare form of piercing..Hopefully this site will prove to have what I am looking for in selection for a shorter bar jewelery.
I know a lot of people with dimple piercings use jewelry that would normally be worn in a labret piercing because the flat back helps prevent tooth damage and they come in such a variety of gauges and lengths. If you’d like, let us know what size you are and we can send you a list of recommendations.
I have both dimples pierced, n u totally answered my question on what type of jewlery I needed, I.had dimples b4 n just think they look even more adorable now