Scarring is minimal to none if properly taken care of.Amy Winehouse famously wore a monroe piercing which covered a mole.

[2] The Monroe can be a very painful piercing process, as this area of the body contains a large system of nerves.

There is a small risk of piercing the superior labial artery, which lies just above the upper lip.

Men may experience slightly more pain than women, as repeated shaving can make the skin of the upper lip tougher and harder to pierce.

The back-disk of metal jewellery worn in this piercing rubs against them, potentially resulting in gum recession or damage to tooth enamel.