"In general, curved barbells are used for this type of piercing," Saunders says. "Exceptions are almost unheard of." Rejection is something that can occur with any piercing and that holds true ...

A circular barbell inserted through the nasal septum works to create structural balance because it introduces a mellow focal point. The curved piercing styles designed for lips like snake bites ...

This piercing can accommodate either a captive bead or curved barbell. Circular captive bead hardware extends beyond the body surface and receives more friction during normal wear, which can delay ...