Liu’s jewelry is technically a frenulum piercing, a modification that passes through the thin tissue connecting the upper lip to the gums. It’s called a “smiley” because the jewelry stays hidden ...

What is a smiley piercing? Alysa Liu’s viral teeth jewelry has fans curious, but the ADA says the trendy look comes with ...

There’s a story behind American figure skater Alysa Liu’s gold-medal smile. The 20-year-old Olympian, who claimed gold Thursday following a dazzling performance in the women’s free skate at the 2026 ...

It may be the coolest piercing in figure skating.

While she may have inspired a nation with her performance on the ice for Team USA, Alysa Liu's unique upper lip piercing has ...

The athlete did the piercings herself. But dentists say doing so could leave people vulnerable to serious infections ...

Liu features a "smiley" piercing, also known as a frenulum piercing, which is a piece of jewelry inserted through the thin ...

Alysa Liu pierced her own smiley - and now dental experts are urging fans not to follow her lead.

The Winter Olympics gold medalist, 20, is now a superstar - but a strong warning has been sent to anyone thinking of copying ...

Olympic skater Alyssa Liu’s ‘smiley’ piercing may look cool - but the trend poses serious health risks - The athlete did the ...

Curious how to get Alysa's iconic 'smiley'? Here's what her piercing is and how she did it herself.

Cool ear piercings are having a moment. Find the one for you with our guide to the trendiest types of ear piercings, complete ...