Nose Piercing

Nose piercing is the longest standing type of piercing carried out using specific equipment. In most of the cultures around the world, nose piercing is followed as a part of tradition. According to the choice of the wearer, the piercing can be done at the curve of the rim of nostril and most commonly selected part is the curve of one of the nostrils. Piercing can be done anywhere along the nostril or through the septum. Some people also select the base of nose between the two nostrils to pierce. Nose piercing is done with the help of cartilages that are less flexible with lower blood supply.

A needle or a gun can be used for the process and ensure that the piercing is done by an expert pierce. When a needle is used, a cork is inserted first into the nostril and the needle is simply pushed through. Try to avoid the use of guns for nose piercing as it have higher chances of transmitting body fluid borne diseases. The guns used for body piercing are not sterilized and thus increases the risk. The equipment used to pierce as well as the jewelry should be sterilized. Most of the jewelry comes in a sterilized pack and should not handle it when using the needle or gun to insert the needle. The sterile jewelry should be handled only with sterile gloves. Avoid the jewelry that has been on display as it carries the chances of infection. There are mainly three types of piercing and the healing time for each type is also different. The nostril piercing, septum piercing and bridge piercing are the common types of nose piercing.

After nose piercing, the ring of the nose demands extra care. You need to care for your nose piercing with special attention on a regular basis. To avoid infection, you have to keep the piercing site clean which will help to fast healing of the piercing. Especially when the piercing is new, wash your hands well before you touch your piercing or the jewelry. If there is any sign of infection, you could feel the area tender and in such a case, dermatologist help is highly recommended.

Once or twice a day, a hot compress can be applied to the pierced area which will help in fast healing of the wound. Without burning the skin, a soft and hot damp towel can be kept over the surface. For frequent healing, certain medicines are recommended. Always use gentle soap to clean the pierced part and avoid the use of highly perfumed soaps.

The first few days after piercing, needs special care and thus stay away from foundation make up. It would introduce bacteria to the wound thereby increasing the chances of infection. First aid liquid like Bactine is the perfect choice to keep your piercing extra clean.

Nose piercing gained its own popularity as a fashion symbol with the use of elegant jewels. The jewelry used is light in weight and comes in variety of designs and colors.