Facial piercings · Temple Bar
Medusa Piercing in Dublin
A medusa piercing, also called a philtrum piercing, places a decorative accent in the centre above the upper lip. Impulse Piercing lists this service at €40. Discover how the placement works with your features and plan your appointment at our Temple Bar, Dublin studio using the website's booking page today.
Impulse BioWorks & Piercing · Dublin city centre
About medusa piercing
The philtrum is the central groove between the nose and upper lip. A medusa piercing passes through this area into the mouth, leaving its decorative end visible above the lip. The position needs to look balanced on the face while allowing appropriate jewellery alignment internally. It differs from an off-centre lip piercing and from a vertical labret, which runs through the lower lip. If you already have a septum or nostril piercing, think about how the spacing between pieces will work together when choosing the overall arrangement.
Is this placement right for you?
This placement combines a highly visible central feature with the practical responsibilities of an oral piercing. Discuss the height of the placement, your lip shape and any braces or retainers before deciding. Make-up and lip products need to stay away from the healing opening, and eating and oral hygiene may require extra care at first. Follow-up for jewellery fit matters because the inner backing sits inside the mouth. The listed medusa piercing price is €40; ask the team to clarify the jewellery options and total cost for your chosen piece.
Jewellery and what is included
Medusa piercings commonly use labret-style jewellery with an outer decorative end and an internal backing. The size of the visible end changes the look, but the post length and fit are equally important. Discuss suitable starting jewellery and when a professional review or downsize may be needed.
Looking after your piercing
Keep the area above the lip free from cosmetics while following the studio's external cleaning instructions. Inside the mouth, maintain oral hygiene and avoid fiddling with the backing using your tongue. Ask for a jewellery review if the fit changes, rather than attempting a post change yourself during healing.
Follow the instructions given for your individual piercing. Ask the studio about any fit checks or jewellery changes during healing.
Further reading: Association of Professional Piercers aftercare guidance.
Medusa Piercing: your questions
Are medusa and philtrum piercing different services?
They are two names for the same central placement above the upper lip. Impulse Piercing lists medusa piercing at €40.
Does medusa jewellery sit inside the mouth?
Yes. A conventional medusa piercing has an outer decorative end and an internal backing. Placement, appropriate fit and ongoing oral hygiene are therefore important considerations.
How do I book and what should I bring?
Use our website booking page to select your piercing and an available appointment. Contact the studio to confirm age, ID and consent requirements for your chosen service before booking. You can also complete our consent form before your visit. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability.
Visit Impulse Piercing in Temple Bar
Our Crown Alley studio is at 14A Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 RX36. Our second studio is at Ground Floor, 47 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 RC56. Check your booking details for the location of your appointment.
Find our studios and opening hours or call 083 130 0866 to discuss your piercing.
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