What is a Madonna piercing?

Often confused with Monroe piercing, it is a lip piercing placed off-center, above the upper lip and usually on the right hand side meant presumably, to resemble Madonna's beauty spot. A Monroe piercing is similar save it is done on the left side of the upper lip. This piercing is typically fitted with a 14, 16, or 18 gauge labret, the bars of which are usually shortened after healing. A variation of this piercing is Angelbites - a double version of this piercing with both the Madonna and Monroe style piercings worn on either side of the upper lip. This fad is alternatively referred to as a Crayfish, Beezy piercing, Angel Bites, or Anti Bites - being the anti version of snake bites. When long barbells are worn in this piercing, they look similar to the antennae on a crayfish, hence the name. Most people with a Monroe piercing favor a metal ball or a jewel on the outer-end. The lip can often swell considerably after the piercing and will need both facial and oral aftercare to keep both sides of the jewelry clean at all times. It is therefore advisable to secure the service of a professional piercer to avoid serious injuries to the face or lip.