Lip piercing and lip stretching were historically found in African and American tribal cultures. Body Jewelry of the lip, or labrets, were sported by the Tlingit as well as peoples of Papua New Guinea and Amazonia. Aztecs and Mayans also wore labrets, while the Dogon people of Mali and the Nuba of E...

A lip piercing is a type of body jewelry piercing that penetrates the lips or the area surrounding the lips, which can be pierced in a variety of ways. Lip piercings are sometimes worn in pairs or sets.

Approximate healing times for most lip piercings are between 3 to 10 weeks. After this time, some ...