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.
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.