{"id":8795,"date":"2026-02-24T10:16:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=8795"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:16:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:16:59","slug":"warning-issued-to-anyone-attempting-team-usa-star-alysa-lius-viral-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=8795","title":{"rendered":"Warning issued to anyone attempting Team USA star Alysa Liu\u2019s \u201cviral trend\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you were even slightly aware of the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may have noticed the remarkable presence of Team USA\u2019s Alysa Liu.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old figure skater truly shone during this year\u2019s Games, clinching gold in the women\u2019s singles event on February 19, adding to the team gold she secured on February 8.<\/p>\n

With this achievement, Liu made history as the first American to earn an individual Olympic figure skating gold medal in nearly 25 years (24 years, to be precise), and she became the first medalist for Team USA in this event since 2006.<\/p>\n

What makes her accomplishments even more remarkable is that Liu made a comeback to the sport in 2023 after nearly two years away, having stepped back in 2022 due to burnout following the Beijing Winter Olympics.<\/p>\n

While her incredible talent on the ice certainly deserved the spotlight, it was a unique feature of her appearance that quickly captured the internet\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n

After scoring 150.20 in the free skate, bringing her total score to 226.79, Liu was undoubtedly a deserving gold medalist. As she celebrated her victory, cameras focused on an unusual ornament adorning her upper lip, which appeared to be two silver spikes positioned above her teeth.<\/p>\n

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MILAN, ITALY \u2013 FEBRUARY 19: Gold medalist Alysa Liu of Team United States poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women\u2019s Single Skating on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Stockman\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The jewelry, often referred to as a \u201csmiley\u201d piercing, involves placing a ring or bar through the tissue that links the upper gum to the lip \u2013 this piercing is only noticeable when someone smiles or makes a broad facial expression.<\/p>\n

In an interview back in January, Liu shared with NBC\u2019s TMJ4 News that she performed the piercing herself with assistance from her sister.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did the piercing a little over two years ago,\u201d she recounted.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI had my sister lift my lip, and while I was looking up, I used my piercing needle\u2026 and then, yes, I just pushed it through.\u201d<\/p>\n

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MILAN, ITALY \u2013 FEBRUARY 19: Gold medalist Alysa Liu of Team United States poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women\u2019s Single Skating on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Stockman\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

It\u2019s no surprise that the piercing has attracted a lot of attention online. In fact, it\u2019s gotten to the point where dentists are now advising fans against trying to replicate the piercing, particularly if they intend to do it at home.<\/p>\n

The American Dental Association (ADA) cautions that oral piercings come with increased risks due to the high levels of bacteria found in the mouth.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour mouth is home to millions of bacteria, and infections and swelling are common with mouth piercings,\u201d states a guide released by MouthHealthy in collaboration with the ADA.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example, your mouth and tongue might swell to the point where your airway is blocked, or you could risk choking if a piece of the jewelry breaks off in your mouth,\u201d it adds.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn some instances, biting down too hard on the piercing could lead to a cracked tooth, and the repeated clicking of the jewelry against your teeth can also result in damage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNaturally, the best course of action is to think about removing mouth jewelry before it leads to any issues,\u201d it further advises.<\/p>\n

\u201cAvoid impulsive piercings. This type of piercing will add another responsibility to your life, demanding ongoing care and attention. Consult your dentist for further details.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ADA also highlights other potential side effects associated with mouth piercings, such as infections, swelling, bleeding, scarring, unusual discharge from the piercing area, damage to your teeth and gums, and jewelry that may become embedded and require surgical removal later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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