Getting A Nose Piercing
Have you been thinking about getting a nose piercing? These are quite harder to do than in the ear. There is more cartilage and more chance for infection as well. They are usually placed in the curve at the back of the nose. A small stud is used to pierce the nose, but some people complain about a hard bump forming around the piercing that can become infected. If this happen, please see a doctor and make sure everything is healing like it is supposed to be. Some people get a ring for these types of piercings and some people get a straight post. It depends on what you really want.
When first getting a nose piercing, it is suggested that you get a ring to start out. These are said to be the easiest to keep clean. Also you should wear something made of gold or stainless steel as silver can irritate the skin or cause allergies. These types of piercings usually heal within three to six months. Always talk with the piercer before having the procedure done to make sure you can do the after care. Remember that an accidental tug is all it takes to put your healing process way behind. If the piercing is too tight or too big for the hole in your nose, this could cause added problems. Ask around and see who the best piercer is and go to them. Some plastic surgeons will do it now for a flat fee.
After your nose piercing has healed, you can start to switch out your jewelry. There are several kinds of jewelry available for nose wearers and they are quite interesting to wear. The first is called a bull ring. This ring goes through the bottom portions of both nostrils. It is a ring like a bull wears. People thought they brought the wearer good luck and also wouldn’t allow bad spirits to enter through the nose.
The second type is a nose pin. These are L-shaped and kind of twist down into the nose. They have a round ball on one end. These can be very painful to place in the nose. Also, they do not have anything to hold them in place. They will either stick there or come out all day.
Some people have the bridge of their nose pierced. This is the place right between the eyes. A barbell is the jewelry of choice and it takes a long time for this one to heal because of the movements of the face. Others say that the balls get into their vision field and become quite bothersome.
The normal type piercing you see in most people’s nose originated in India. It supposedly made childbirth easier. It is also popular in Bangladesh and Pakistan. The United States caught onto it in the 1960’s. Today, people have taken it further than it should have went. People have these incredibly big holes in their noses and ears as well.
Healing time for any of these usually is over the course of three to six months unless some type of infection gets in. These must be cleaned and moved around every day. After complete healing, you can start to trade out the jewelry for more classy and suitable type rings that you like. There are several different types out there that could be used for a nose ring or a hoop type of ring for the nose itself. See what your favorite jeweler has and go from there.