Skin has three layers: 1  The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. 2  The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. 3  The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.
1 Your guide may recommend the application of butter or ghee to draw out and lengthen your tongue. At this point, your tongue should be long enough to reach the center of your eyebrows.  Even with a guide, Kechari Mudra may take months or years to master.
How to Reduce the Healing Time of a Tongue Piercing. 1  Keep the swelling down. Drink ice cold drinks, preferably water. 2  Keep it clean. This includes cleaning not only the piercing site, but your whole mouth. 3  Wear the right jewelry. Make sure that the barbells are tight: hold the bottom ball still while you twist the top ball clockwise.