Should I Get A Nose Piercing Or Not?

Have you researched what type of nose piercing do you want?

Have you decided on the design of the nose piercing you want?

Have you decided on the position of the nose piercing you want?

Do you know what type of metal you want for the nose piercing?

Do you know the risks of getting your nose pierced?

Do you know about the aftercare of piercing your nose?

Are you prepared for people to potentially react poorly to it?

Have you researched about piercers in your area?

There are multiple types of nose rings. There are so many shapes and sizes to choose from, so you really need to make sure that you learn about the different types and sizes of nose jewelry before you talk to your piercer.

There are multiple designs some of which are nose stud, nose hoop, circular barbell, nostril screw, l-shaped nose pin a.k.a. fishtail ,captive bead ring. Therefore, make a decision on the design first.

There are several places in your nose that you can pierce. The most common nose piercings are the nostril piercing, septal piercing, bridge piercing, vertical tip or rhino piercing, septril piercing and nasallang piercing. Research about each position and choose the one you want.

Some nose piercing metals are safe and some cause allergies or sensitivity. The safest metals to use are titanium, surgical stainless Steel or gold. Metals that are not recommended are silver and nickel.

You risk getting an infection or something worse such as necrosis, perichondritis, septal hematoma, rejection or in a case of loosely fitted piercing, swallowing jewelry is possible.

You have to wash the area several times a day by filling up a little cup with a saline solution, and then put your nose in the cup and maybe even blow some bubbles into it. Hold it in there for about 60 seconds. You have to do this a few times a day to keep it nice and clean and to prevent it from getting infected.

Many people will ask about it and judge you as there is still a negative stigma around nose piercings. Some people will think it’s trendy or cool. Others will see it as a sign of civilization’s decay. Be ready for both.

Piercers can be awesome, baller people, but they can also not be specialists in what you want. Every piercer has their own particular style and training, and generally speaking you'll want one who has a waiting list, some very good testimonials, and a large portfolio of work similar to your design.

Getting a piercing and keeping it clean is a lot of work so make sure you are up for the pain as well as the after effects.