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Diagram of oral piercing locations on a person's face with labels.
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Diagram of oral piercing locations on a person's face with labels.
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Labret Piercing

A labret piercing sits just below the lower lip, centered above the chin. It is one of the cleaner, more architectural placements in facial piercing — structured enough to feel intentional, subtle enough to wear into almost any setting. But getting there requires more thought than the minimalist result suggests.

Labret placement is shaped by the anatomy of your lip and surrounding tissue. The curve of your lower lip, the thickness of your tissue, and the visibility of underlying blood vessels all affect where the piercing should sit and what jewelry will actually work on your face. Some placements that look standard on paper do not translate cleanly to a specific anatomy — and that is worth knowing before anything is marked.

At Stacked, we assess your anatomy before we commit to anything. We look closely at tissue depth, blood vessel location, and how jewelry will sit against your skin before placement is confirmed. If a traditional labret is the right call, we will guide you there. If something needs to be adjusted for your anatomy, we will tell you why and what that means for the result. The goal is always a piercing that heals well and wears comfortably — not just one that looks right in the chair.

Why Stacked Piercing?

Why a labret piercing at Stacked?

Because placement and fit matter more here than most people expect going in.

A labret piercing lives on your face. The difference between a placement that is carefully considered and one that is not shows up in how it heals, how it wears, and how it looks over time. We assess your anatomy before anything is marked, guide you through jewelry that is hypoallergenic and designed for healing, and stay with you through the process so the result actually lasts. That is what The Stacked Method™ is built around.

Why Placement Matters Here

The labret sits in a highly visible location, which means both the aesthetic and the anatomical have to be right. Blood vessel location, tissue depth, and lip curvature all affect where the piercing should sit and whether a given placement will heal cleanly. A few millimeters in the wrong direction can create long-term irritation or a result that never quite looks intentional.

Precision here is what separates a labret that becomes a permanent, comfortable part of your face from one that causes problems from the start.

Cost + Age Requirements

Labret Piercing Fees: $70

Age Requirement: 15+

Appointment Length: 30 Minutes

Upon booking your appointment, the piercing fee is due in full.

The piercing fee does not include the cost of jewelry.

We have options across a range, from just getting started to more elevated pieces. You can browse a few options in our Lookbook.

We pierce labrets with 16g ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium. Initial jewelry is a flat back post with a threadless push-pin top, with post length typically falling around 7/16” (11mm) or 1/2” (13mm) depending on your tissue and anatomy.

Flat back posts are the standard for labret piercings because the flat internal disc sits comfortably against the inner lip tissue, reducing pressure and movement during healing. Threadless push-pin tops are secure, low-profile, and easy to change once the piercing is fully healed.

Initial sizing leaves room for swelling without excess length that would create unnecessary movement. We size based on your anatomy, not a default.

Hoops are an option once the piercing is fully healed — typically at 12 months or more.

Labret Piercing Process

Labret piercing process

We begin by examining your lower lip — tissue thickness, the curve of your lip line, and whether any blood vessels are visible in the area. Labret piercings can be anatomically specific, and this assessment shapes everything that follows.

Once placement is marked and approved together, the piercing is done with a needle. Some piercers work freehand; others use forceps depending on anatomy and what gives the most accurate result. A taper guides the jewelry into place. Calm, considered, and unhurried from start to finish.

What Makes a Labret Different

The labret is a flat surface piercing in the sense that it sits in soft tissue below the lip rather than passing through a defined cartilage structure. That means the jewelry type matters significantly — flat back posts are the standard because they sit flush against the inside of the lip, reducing irritation and movement during healing. The visible end sits outside; the flat disc sits inside, resting against the inner lip tissue.

This placement also means healing is affected by daily habits in ways other piercings are not. Eating, talking, and anything involving contact with the lower face all interact with the piercing during the healing period. That is not a reason to avoid it — it is a reason to place it carefully and give it the time it needs.

Spa-like environment

Expert, state-licensed piercing professionals

Support for proper healing

14k solid gold + implant grade titanium

Need to cancel?

We get it, life happens. If you cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment, your piercing fee will be refunded in full.

Questions? Give us a call or email us at 815-782-2533 support@stackedpiercing.com.

Labret Piercing

$70.00

Labret Piercing Information

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Pain Level 3-7/10

Lip tissue is softer than cartilage, which tends to make the sensation more manageable than ear or nose cartilage piercings. Most clients describe a sharp, brief moment followed by some tenderness in the days after. Individual experience varies based on anatomy and personal threshold.

 
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Labret Piercing Healing Timeline

Healing Time: 3-4+ months

Labret piercings heal more quickly than cartilage but require consistent care throughout. The tissue is in near-constant motion — eating, talking, and daily expression all affect the healing environment. Even when things feel settled on the surface, the tissue underneath may still be working. We will walk you through realistic expectations so nothing feels surprising.

 
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Downsizing

A piercing starts in the studio, but the healing process is each client's responsibility and can’t happen here. At Stacked, we require our clients to come back in for a six-week checkup. This way, we can help troubleshoot any concerns you may have, take a peek at the healing piercing, and give advice as needed.

Once swelling has resolved, initial jewelry that is too long creates unnecessary movement against the tissue. Downsizing at the right moment is one of the most important things you can do for a labret piercing during healing. We will guide the timing based on how your piercing is responding, not a fixed schedule.

 

Piercing Aftercare

What to do, what to look out for, and when to contact us.

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Keep It Simple

  • Wash your hands before touching it
  • Clean with sterile saline while healing
  • Dry gently with clean disposable products
  • Do not twist, spin, or rotate the jewelry
  • Avoid sleeping on that side
  • Avoid pressure from headphones, helmets, hats, or phones when possible
  • Don’t change the jewelry early
  • Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, ointments, or harsh cleansers
  • Our bodies heal the piercings; saline just keeps it clean. Anything else can be irritating since it’s an open wound

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Normal Healing Signs

During healing, it’s normal to have:

  • Mild swelling
  • Tenderness
  • Some crusting
  • Occasional redness after being bumped or cleaned
  • A piercing that feels fine one day and slightly irritated the next

APP guidance notes that some bleeding, swelling, tenderness, bruising, itching, and whitish-yellow discharge that dries into crust can all be part of normal healing.

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When to check in

Reach out if you have:

  • Increasing pain instead of gradual improvement
  • Significant swelling that doesn’t settle
  • Jewelry that feels too tight
  • Embedding concerns
  • Heat, spreading redness, or discharge that seems unusual
  • A bump that keeps getting worse

Cancellations

If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment, your deposit will be kept and treated as the cancellation fee. If you cancel before the 24 hour window, your piercing fee will be refunded in full.

Rescheduling

Need to move your appointment? You can reschedule without a fee as long as it’s more than 24 hours in advance. There will be a link to reschedule in your appointment confirmation email.

Late Arrivals + Documentation

Arriving more than 5 minutes late or not having the required documentation will be treated as a cancellation, and your deposit will be retained. If you’re running late, call us 815-782-2533 — if availability allows, we may be able to move you to a later time.