Does it hurt? Yes. But everyone's pain tolerance is different, so just how much is hard to say. The area around your philtrum is packed with nerve endings, so it's bound to hurt more than, say, your earlobes.

How painful is the Medusa piercing?

Medusa piercing is considered to be a not painful procedure, in comparison to some elaborated ear piercings. Medusa piercing pain can be measured as 4 out of 10 on the pain scale. ... Keep in mind that medusa lip piercing can hurt more after the procedure. The piercing place may become even swollen for the first few days.

How does a Medusa Piercing feel?

Even though a pro did it the second time, I still found this jewelry really painful. They explained to me that your upper lip is really sensitive with lots of nerve endings. I'm not going to lie, the piercing was pretty uncomfortable, but only for a few seconds. It no longer hurt after like 30 seconds.