To wipe your nose with a new piercing, gently blot with a clean tissue instead of rubbing, and when cleaning crust, use a saline-moistened Q-tip or gauze, carefully working around the jewelry without twisting it, to avoid irritation and infection. For a fresh piercing, avoid cotton balls and don't touch the jewelry unnecessarily to prevent complications.
She recommends cleaning around the piercing with a sterile saline wound wash twice a day, and avoiding any other forms of cleanser or moisturizer until the piercing is fully healed. “It's very easy to overclean a piercing, and that can usually do more harm than good,” she explains.
Clean the Area Often
Extra mucus means more buildup. That stuff can get all over your jewelry and cause irritation or even infections if left too long. Use a saline spray to rinse the area regularly. Spray a cotton swab with saline and gently clean around the piercing and inside your nostril.
There is no right or wrong side of the nose to get a piercing, it is up to you.
Typically, the area around the piercing would be sore, inflamed, red, and may even be swollen for up to 3 weeks. Pierced nostrils take around 3 to 4 months to heal completely. In the case of a pierced septum, the healing process may take a little longer and may take around 4 to 5 months.
A good healing process is distinguished by visible signs: swelling decreases, the pain disappears, and the skin is gradually closing it uniform around the jewelry. When these signs appear, you can be assured that the healing of your nose piercing is progressing normally.
We recommend cleaning any internal areas twice a day, as instructed in this nose piercing aftercare guide, for 6 weeks and externally for 8 weeks. The jewellery can usually be changed a few weeks after you have completed the cleaning regime.
1. Sleep on your back. Perhaps the most obvious solution to avoid sleeping on your new piercing - sleep on your back! But, if you're a tried and true side sleeper, use a piercing pillow to protect the new piercing.
Without proper care, the hole can easily become infected, causing pain, disfigurement and bleeding. When first wearing a new nose ring or stud, simple actions such as blowing your nose and sneezing with a nose ring can be a new experience.
To do that:
The "2:3 piercing rule" is a curated ear guideline suggesting that for every two piercings, you should have three units of space between them, aiming for a balanced look, often by placing two piercings on the lobe and three on the upper cartilage, or by using larger jewelry at the bottom (lobes) and smaller pieces (studs/huggies) as you go up the ear for a cascading, uncluttered aesthetic. It's a styling tip, not a strict rule, for creating harmonious ear stacks.
A professional body piercer will recommend the following aftercare guidelines:
What piercings reject the most? Surface piercings have the highest rejection rate. Surface piercings such as microdermals as well as eyebrow piercings and navel piercings reject the most because they are closest to the surface of the skin.
In many South Asian cultures, it's a symbol of beauty, marriage, and womanhood. You'll also see nose piercings in the Middle East and some African tribes—often with ties to social status, spirituality, or even protection from evil spirits.
If a stud is a subtle whisper, a nose ring is a confident shout. Choosing a hoop is all about making a more distinct style statement. It's a classic look that can feel edgy, chic, or bohemian, all depending on the specific style you pick. A ring frames your nostril, drawing attention in a way a small stud just can't.
Piercings near the top of your nose might not hurt as much during the initial puncture. But the healing process can be a slow burn. So, it's not as much the process as the aftermath that makes these the most painful piercings of the nasal range.
Allergic Reactions: Some individuals may experience an allergic reaction to certain metals used in nose jewelry, leading to inflammation and infection. Trauma or Injury: Accidental trauma or injury to the nose piercing can disrupt the healing process and make the piercing susceptible to infections.
Tips to Keep Nose Piercings Healthy
Take extra care when you are putting on/pulling off clothing over your head, in order to prevent the nose jewellery from getting caught. The same applies for face washing and nose blowing. You can secure the new piercing with a band-aid when you go to bed.