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Team USA’s Alysa Liu reveals her ‘teeth gems’ are DIY piercings

Team USA figure skater Alysa Liu has clarified that the 'gems' on her front teeth are actually a DIY frenulum piercing, commonly known as the 'smiley' piercing.

The 20-year-old Olympic competitor revealed she performed the procedure herself using a needle and her sister's help, calling it a hobby to save money. Liu is currently competing in the Women’s Single Skating Short Program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, sitting in third place.