An infected lip piercing is a common complication after piercing and jewelry placement. Typical symptoms include mild discomfort, itching, redness, and mild discharge from the wound. However ...

"Inappropriately placed vertical lip piercings can migrate and reject ... as the latter increases the risk of infection. And when in doubt, always consult with a professional.

Many Asian artifacts display stretched earlobes (Davis, 2001). Ivory and wood labrets, made for stretched lip piercings, are common in Alaskan and African cultures (University of Pennsylvania ...