How is a uvula piercing done?
In most cases the piercing is done with a hollow needle (a normal piercing needle) in a standard clamp and pierce fashion, with slight modifications to tools and procedure for safety. In other cases the piercing has been done using a solid (suture) needle. The most difficult part about the piercing procedure tends to be the follow-through, as the uvula grips anything passing through it. Also, it is important that the piercing be placed as high up as possible on the uvula since migration can be a serious problem. Finally, the piercee may wish to rinse and gargle with an oral xylocaine to numb the inside of the mouth and hopefully eliminate all gag reflex.
