Nose piercing: how the procedure is performed, possible complications, proper care

How to get rid of pain after the procedure

Most infections occur due to dirty hands

Therefore, it is important to wash your hands with soap and water before touching your piercing. The wound should be washed with soap and water

If swelling and pain are observed, you should take Ibuprofen. But if bleeding occurs, then this drug should not be taken, as it will increase the bleeding. It is better to take Paracetamol together.

Aspirin should not be used because NSAIDs prevent platelet aggregation and prevent blood clotting. Once the bleeding stage has passed, the best remedy is Ibuprofen. If necessary, as soon as the swelling goes down, replace the earring with a smaller one.

Decoration selection

It is better to choose titanium as the first metal for jewelry and only as a last resort look at surgical steel, but remember that all this does not make any sense if the jewelry is not of high quality or is completely fake. This is why buy jewelry only in trusted places.

There are two main septum decorations that greatly influence your style.

1. Microbanana
2. Circular

Remember that after complete healing, subcutaneous fat may be released and absorbed into poor-quality jewelry, which will cause an unpleasant odor in the nose, which can only be gotten rid of by replacing the jewelry with a new one and sterilizing the old one if you still like it.

Microbanana

It is well suited for everyone, but especially for those who do not know how friends, colleagues and family will react to piercing. Not only will this decoration be almost invisible, but it can also be easily hidden by simply wrapping it inside

There is one minus and it is that if the puncture is not made exactly, then we will not be able to notice it and therefore we will not be able to use other jewelry in the future

Circular

You can wind different balls on a circular, just like on a micro banana. It can also be hidden in the nose, and the only difference is that it is not recommended to hide it immediately after the piercing. Since the wound has not healed and it is easy to injure yourself.

Question answer

All sensations are tolerable.
There is practically no pain if you inject with a special pistol. Experts do not recommend carrying out such a procedure even with specialists who do it at home. It’s better to refuse to do it yourself. The fact is that due to lack of experience, you can harm yourself.

Initially, you should put the earring in peroxide and let it stay there for about 5 minutes. You need to wash your hands yourself. The puncture site is treated with a disinfectant (the old earring does not need to be removed yet). Next, the old accessory is removed and the new one is put on. For ease of gliding, Levomekol is used.

Steps

Part 1

Imagine what you want your piercing to look like.

There are different types of nose piercings. Choose which one you want to make. If you are doing your first piercing yourself, it is better to choose the option with a ring or a regular stud. Imagine what you will look like with this piercing so you don't have any regrets later.

Buy some jewelry. You can choose a stud, ring or barbell. Look for something suitable in jewelry stores, tattoo parlors or gift shops. If you know exactly what you want, then look on the Internet

It is important to choose the correct size, length and thickness of the product. To begin with, it is better to choose a ring or earring of a small size.

The decoration must be new and sterile. It is not permissible to insert previously used decorations.

The skin on your nose should be clean.

If you get a piercing near an inflammation, you may get an infection at the piercing site. So if you have a rash of one kind or another on your nose, wait a few days or weeks until it goes away. During this time, wash your face using a special pore cleanser or scrub.

Prepare your needle.

The needle must be new and in complete packaging. You must be sure that no one has used it before you. It is most effective to use a small diameter hollow needle: 20G (0.9 mm) or 18G (1.0 mm). The diameter of the hole in the nose should correspond to the diameter of the jewelry you choose. After making all the preparations, remove the needle from the package. Make sure it is sterile before you pierce your skin.

• In principle, the piercing can be done with a safety pin, pushpin, earring or sewing needle. But keep in mind that you yourself may not sterilize the selected instrument well enough. Accordingly, the risk of infection is much higher. If the tool is not sharp enough, you can damage the tissue, and the process itself will be much more difficult and painful.
• Once you take the needle out of the package, do not put it anywhere. If you must put it down, use a clean cloth or sterilized container.

Pierce your nose.

While looking in the mirror, place the needle against the mark you drew. Take a deep breath and quickly pierce your nose. You will feel pain for a moment, but it will not last long. The needle must be inserted perpendicular to the surface of the skin so that it slips through the tissue of the nose.

Remember that the faster you pierce, the faster it will all be over. It is important not to push the needle too far into the nostril. If you are piercing the side of the nostril, then try not to insert the needle too deep - this is very unpleasant and painful. Immediately insert the ring or “stud” as quickly as possible. The hole you made will begin to close as soon as you remove the needle, as the wound will already be healing.

In order for the jewelry to fit perfectly in the hole, the wound must heal around it. If you delay with this, the piercing will be ruined!

Immediately insert the ring or stud as quickly as possible.

The hole you make will begin to close as soon as you remove the needle, as the wound will already be healing. In order for the jewelry to fit perfectly in the hole, the wound must heal around it. If you delay with this, the piercing will be ruined!

Piercing Care

Treat your piercing twice a day.

You can use sterile saline, hydrogen peroxide, or mix water and soap in a 1:1 ratio. Treat the puncture site twice a day. To do this, soak a cotton swab or cotton swab in the solution and apply it to the piercing for a few minutes. The puncture needs to be treated outside and inside the nose. If you inserted a ring into your nose, then twist it slightly when doing the treatment.

Be careful not to get infected!

Clean your piercing regularly. Be sure to wash your hands before piercing and do this before each treatment. If you sterilize all the tools you use before getting the piercing and carefully clean the piercing site, you have nothing to worry about. However, if after a week the puncture site is still red and painful, then you may still have an infection. In this case, consult a doctor immediately.

It may be worth treating the wound with antibacterial soap and ointment like Neomycin to prevent infection. This will help avoid inflammation. Do not forget that if you do not regularly treat your piercing, you will likely have to take strong antibiotics that are expensive and of little benefit to the body.

How is piercing done (3 steps)?

At first glance, piercing your nose is not difficult at home. However, holding an event within your own walls is fraught with troubles due to unprofessionalism, lack of necessary sterility and tools for the procedure. Therefore, it is better to go to professionals.

In a clinic or salon, the instructions and sequence of manipulation are strictly followed.

The step-by-step piercing procedure is as follows:

1. Preliminary preparation.
2. Actually piercing.
3. Postoperative care and puncture regeneration.

The result of the piercing depends on the preparation for the event. Therefore, the day before the patient should stop taking hormonal medications (and contraceptives too), medications that reduce blood clotting, reduce coffee drinking, and eliminate alcohol.

Before piercing the nose of a person seeking manipulation, the doctor is obliged to make sure that the patient’s blood clots normally and that he does not have chronic heart disease, colds or fever.

The manipulation itself is performed with a special gun or a special needle. The doctor first disinfects the working area with an alcohol-containing antiseptic and marks the puncture site with a dot.

Then the specialist inserts the selected stud into the gun, places the instrument at a strictly 90° angle to the skin surface and makes a puncture with a single movement.

With this method, a nose piercing is accompanied by a slight tingling sensation. If a special needle is used for piercing, the sensations during the manipulation process are significantly more painful.

As a rule, patients want to get a piercing on one or both sides of the nose, or on the cartilage that demarcates the nostrils.

Both women and men can have their nose pierced. The procedures are no different.

#10 tips for post-operative care

Since it is impossible to pierce the nose without damaging the cartilage tissue, healing after the piercing takes time (the photo shows what the piercing may look like).

The maximum period reaches 12 weeks. But if after the operation the nose is bruised or the owner of the earring wants to remove/insert the jewelry before the hole heals, the healing of the wound with tissue will take longer.

If a granuloma nodule appears near the puncture point, apply a hot compress to the damaged area 2 times a day.

It is made from a napkin (paper) soaked in hot water and held until it cools.

When caring for a puncture, you should adhere to 5 rules:

• in rare cases, touch the piercing with clean hands;
• 3 times a day, wash the area of ​​the hole with an aerosol for rhinitis Salin (USA);
• when applying cosmetics, avoid getting it into the injured area;
• do not replace the jewelry placed by a specialist until the piercing wound has healed;
• Do not sit on the sofa or bed face down.

When caring for a piercing, the following recommendations are also mandatory:

1. Remove crusts with a cotton swab soaked in salt water and applied to the wound for a while. Do not pick off scabs to avoid infection.
2. Carefully pat the cleaned piercing dry without rubbing.
3. When drying your face every day, do not use a towel - germs accumulate on it. Sterile gauze wipes will help you out with which you need to blot your face.
4. For faster healing, include taking B vitamins with zinc.
5. Do not remove the jewelry for more than 24 hours in the first 6 months to prevent the hole from closing. It will prevent the hole from quickly healing in the first month and wearing a backup earring if the previous one suddenly comes out.

Following simple rules for caring for your piercing will prevent any problems from occurring.

Dermatologist Christian Halvorson

What is a piercing procedure?

Nose piercing most often means piercing the sides of the wings of the nose, and this can be either the creation of one channel or several at once. Less commonly, the puncture is performed in the nasal septum, at its tip, or in the area of ​​the bridge of the nose between the eyebrows.

If the procedure is performed by a professional, it usually takes only a few minutes. Piercing the soft tissues of the nose is not painful and can therefore be done even at home. But if an effect on cartilage or bone structures is implied, then you cannot do without the help of a specialist.

Nose piercing is mainly done by young people and the motives for such body modification are completely different among different categories of people. Some people just want to decorate their face and make it more memorable.

For others, punctures in different parts of the body are a tribute to some religious culture or a challenge to society, a desire to impress ordinary people with their appearance. But whatever the true reasons leading to piercing, you always need to know the disadvantages of this procedure.

Star piercing

Among the celebrities, model Christy Turlington was one of the first to appear in public with piercings. In the late 80s, when a bare midriff was already in fashion, the girl walked at London Fashion Week. Her navel was decorated with a small ring. Just a few days later, Naomi Campbell showed the world her piercing, also on her navel. Today it is difficult to shock with such jewelry, but stars continue to get piercings for themselves. Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johannson, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna and many other Hollywood beauties can boast of piercings.

Of the Russian celebrities, the public was first amazed by TV presenter Tutta Larsen, who pierced her nose back in 1992. At first this was wildness for our compatriots, so the girl was not surprised by the glances and pointed fingers at her. But soon it became fashionable. Sergei Amoralov (leader of the group “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”) pierced his eyebrow, singer Alexa used to wear a stud in her nose, Zhanna Friske, who will forever remain in the memory of her fans, had a piercing in her navel.

The feasibility of a piercing: what does a piercing in a girl’s nose mean and how to prepare for it

Always emphasize your own beauty, stand out from the gray mass, express yourself the way you want, these are the main reasons for getting a nose piercing called by modern girls and women, and guys are also not lagging behind them in the pursuit of originality and uniqueness. Today, nose piercing is at the peak of popularity, but it is not a recent invention, but has been known and successfully practiced for many centuries, for example, among Indian women, where everything, no matter what is done, matters. But even before that, on the hot shores of Africa, members of tribes and communities used such punctures to prove their masculinity.

Initially, the tradition of piercing the nose and inserting an earring into it came to America, and then to other parts of the world from India, where it was brought by hippies. Imbued with culture, they wanted in everything to be like those whose lives, views and ideals they liked so much. In fact, piercings were done by Indian girls and boys, they inserted a ring-earring into the hole to demonstrate that they were busy or married. Today, no one puts such meaning into a puncture, however, it is worth knowing such information for general education.

Interesting

Modern young people are not even interested in what a nose piercing is called before getting it done, however, there are several types of similar punctures, and each of them has its own name, which would not hurt to find out if you are planning to take such a step. In addition, you need to know that the first nose earring cannot be platinum, gold, or, especially, silver. Exclusively medical steel and nothing more.

Restrictions and contraindications

It is worth understanding that despite the apparent simplicity and accessibility of such a puncture, nose piercing can cause quite unpleasant consequences, which we will talk about a little later. In the meantime, it is worth discussing what steps need to be taken to avoid such consequences. In fact, everything is quite simple, it is worth spending time on the issue so as not to regret later, because if the puncture or subsequent care is incorrect, it is quite possible that surgical medical care will be required.

• Before deciding to undergo such a puncture, make sure that you do not have heart or cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory processes in the body, or fever.
• You should not get a nose piercing if any chronic disease is in the acute stage.
• Before the puncture, you should not take oral contraceptives or other hormonal medications for a week.
• You should consult your doctor about taking pills before and after piercing, especially those that affect blood clotting. For example, aspirin is strictly contraindicated in such cases.
• The day before the puncture, you should not drink coffee or strong tea, limit smoking, and completely give up alcohol, be it a sip of wine or a glass of beer.

How to pierce your nose at home?

Many young people do not consider it necessary to contact piercers, preferring to experiment with their appearance on their own. Household or medical needles are used for this purpose. But often what appears in the reflection of the mirror is not a pretty nose with an elegant decoration, but a swollen “potato”. This occurs due to non-compliance with sanitary and hygienic preparation for the procedure and poor quality materials. In addition, if the puncture is performed in the wrong place, infection or other complications may develop.

It should be noted that this approach is not safe and entails bad consequences. Does it hurt to pierce your nose with a household needle? Of course, this is a very painful procedure. Therefore, forget about piercing your nose yourself forever.

When a nose piercing should not be done: possible complications

A nose piercing will highlight this part of your face even more. Therefore, jewelry should be worn in the nose if this organ is not large in size and looks neat. Although this warning does not apply to those who not only want to decorate themselves, but want to stand out from the crowd.

But besides the aesthetic component of facial piercing, there are many more points that are worth focusing on before deciding to pierce your body.

Any piercing is a violation of the integrity of the skin, in which all layers of the skin, nerve endings and blood vessels are affected. That is, the procedure will be painful, the bleeding will vary in severity, and most importantly, it will increase the risk of infection.

After the manipulation itself, several weeks must pass for the canal under the jewelry in the nose to completely heal; during this time, special care for the injured area is required.

Common complications of nose piercing include:

• Possibility of infection. In mild cases, inflammation is limited to only the affected area, but abscesses may form in some people. The use of non-sterile instruments is dangerous in terms of introducing hepatitis viruses and HIV infection.
• Prolonged bleeding. The risk of prolonged bleeding increases with problems with the circulatory system and with certain diseases.
• The formation of keloids, that is, rough scars. Such a complication is considered an individual reaction of the body; it is quite difficult to predict it. You can assume the appearance of rough scars if they already exist in other parts of the body after injury.
• Entry of a foreign body, that is, jewelry, into the respiratory tract.

In specialized salons, where there is a license, and the procedure itself is carried out by specially trained specialists, they always find out whether there are contraindications for piercing. Nose piercing is not performed if:

• There are blood diseases that interfere with blood clotting.
• There are severe diseases of the heart, liver, and kidneys.
• An acute infectious or inflammatory disease occurs.
• Allergic reactions to metals have been identified.
• There are dermatological diseases.

It is not recommended to do piercing during pregnancy, people with cancer, or during menstruation. If you have an increased threshold for pain sensitivity, you need to take into account that piercing the nose in some places can be very painful.

It should also be taken into account that cartilage and bones grow up to 18-20 years of age, and manipulation before this period can lead to unnecessary external changes in the shape of the nose in the future.

When should you go to the doctor (5 reasons)?

What signs should alert you in the postoperative period? You should think about going to the doctor if the following troubles occur:

1. An increase and darkening of redness in the puncture area after 2-3 days, which is possible if the puncture gets infected.
2. The formation of a painful lump if staphylococcus bacteria penetrate the wound. This threatens the accumulation of fluid and pus inside.
3. Discharge from the hole of white, yellow, green secretions - this indicates an infection in the puncture. The feeling of an unpleasant odor is a sign of infection of the wound.
4. Pain that persists or gets worse several days after the procedure is often caused by an infection in the puncture area. The pulsation in it is caused by serious inflammation and suppuration.
5. Fever/chills are a reason to immediately consult a doctor. Most likely, such complications are caused by severe infection in the puncture.

Manifestations that alarm your attention cannot be ignored. Especially if at least 1 additional alarming symptom is added to the main ones.

Meaning - which side is the piercing on?

Sometimes on women's forums you can find arguments that piercings on different sides of the face have a hidden sacred meaning. In fact, these are all stereotypes. The choice of which side of the nose to pierce is purely individual and depends only on the beauty of the chosen half of the face.

Some girls prefer a parting on the left side, others - on the right. Same with punctures. To finally decide, you can try on a fake or magnetic piercing. Due to the fact that such a false piercing looks very natural, it will be an excellent experiment for your appearance if you want to pierce your skin, but are afraid.

Piercing on both sides of the nose

The photo of the nose piercing clearly shows that it looks great on both the right and left sides of the face. Moreover, it does not vulgarize the image one bit, but only emphasizes the sophistication of the appearance.

Will there be a hole in the nose after piercing?

When wearing jewelry for a long time, a channel is formed and after removing the earring, it can last for many years.

If your living conditions require you to abandon the piercing, but you have had it for more than a year, you can safely remove the jewelry for the required period of time and then install it back. These actions will not cause tissue trauma and will not lead to undesirable consequences.

If the piercing is fresh and there is a need to constantly remove the jewelry, then it is better to refuse the piercing and allow the wound to heal. Since by constantly removing jewelry you will injure yourself and increase the likelihood of infection.

Earrings and jewelry for nose piercing

Earrings are divided not only by shape, but also by purpose and the material from which they are made. The following materials are used to make piercing earrings:

Medical steel. Previously, all salons that provided ear, eyebrow and nose piercing services worked only with such jewelry

But it is important to know one thing - the term “medical steel” does not exist at all. This is the name for the combination of steel and titanium

It does not in any way affect the healing rate of the puncture, but is not susceptible to corrosion; Plastic. It looks very unusual and is almost invisible in holes due to its light weight. Enjoys special love among informal girls. It is easy to care for and resistant to external negative factors. In addition, it does not freeze in cold weather; Gold nose piercing is the most expensive, but the safest. The main advantages of this noble metal are that it promotes regeneration and is extremely rarely rejected by the body; Silver. Cheaper than gold, but no less popular precious metal. Suitable for almost everyone. May cause allergies only in exceptional cases.

Nose earrings and other jewelry that are installed at the piercing site must meet certain requirements

This is important because they interact with the wound on the skin and are designed to remain permanently in the soft tissue or nasal cartilage

Among them:

1. possibility of sterilization;
2. hypoallergenic material;
3. simple removal mechanism;
4. ease of care;
5. comfortable to wear;
6. aesthetic appearance.

Types of decorations

Piercing jewelry varies in shape and material. We can highlight:

1. classic rings, often used for the wings of the nose or septum - nose piercing like a bull;
2. nostrillas for the wings of the nose;
3. half rings for septum;
4. tunnels for the wings of the nose (circular piercing) and combined piercing of the wings and septum;
5. labret and microlabret for the wing of the nose, reminiscent of carnations;
6. bananas and barbells, circulars for all types of piercings.

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For installation for the first time, it is recommended to purchase jewelry made of titanium, medical steel or bioplastic.

types of nose earrings

After the piercing channel has healed and formed, you can use a gold piercing, as well as:

1. silver;
2. tree;
3. platinum;
4. bone.

Jewelry piercings can be decorated with precious or semi-precious stones (for example, diamond piercings).

ring and earrings with stones

Imitation of piercing

If you don’t like punctures of soft tissue or cartilage of the nose, but still want to add some zest to your look, then you can use a fake piercing. To attach this decoration:

1. on the clamp;
2. on a magnet;
3. on a suction cup;
4. on glue;

the silver earring must have a hallmark

Piercing earrings

Such jewelry is not so traumatic compared to rings or barbells. There are 3 types of earrings for piercing: magnetic, studs and nostrils.

• Carnations are similar to earrings of the same name. They are available with or without a clasp and can be inserted/removed without any problems.
• Nostrils look like earrings of a special arched shape without a clasp - they are held in place by bending. The earring is inserted/extracted by screwing it into the hole.
• Magnetic jewelry does not require a piercing of the nostril. Any product has a magnetic fastener, due to which it is held in the intended area. The disadvantage of this type of jewelry is that it does not hold very securely, so it is recommended to be worn on special occasions.

When choosing jewelry, you should take into account the properties of the material used to prevent allergic reactions in the owner of the earring. In addition, the material affects the appearance and durability of the piercing jewelry.

1. Stainless steel is hypoallergenic and the best material for studs, making jewelry like this ideal for newly pierced piercings.
2. Titanium and gold are expensive and non-allergenic materials. But alloys containing them can provoke an allergic reaction.
3. Silver, although relatively cheap, is a high-quality metal that is not very suitable for nose jewelry after a piercing. This is due to the fact that when there is excessive humidity, it becomes gray in color.
4. Metalloid materials (nylon, Teflon, bone) do not contain any metal. Therefore, it is permissible to buy jewelry made from them for those who are allergic to metal.

In order not to be disappointed with your piercing, you need to carefully select your nose jewelry.

Dermatologist Karin Grossman

Place of puncture

Today, there are mainly three types of punctures. Nose wing piercing is the most popular type, especially among young people. It has been known for a long time, coming from South Asia. In India and Nepal, the wings of a woman's nose have reproductive symbolism, so it is very common to have her nose pierced before marriage. The second type of piercing is a puncture of the cartilaginous internostril septum (septum), and the third, most painful type, is a piercing of the bridge of the nose. In each case, the puncture is made with a needle, and the pain sensation depends on your pain threshold. That is, for one person it will be a completely ordinary procedure, but for another it will be really painful.

In addition, do not forget about the healing period of the puncture, during which many people feel discomfort. This also depends on the characteristics of each person, but usually the bridge of the nose takes the longest to heal - 6-10 weeks, the nasal septum - 6-8 weeks, the wings of the nose - 4-6 weeks. With proper care, particularly painful sensations can be avoided, but you should strictly follow the instructions of professionals, and the puncture itself should only be done by specialists.

Since professional nose piercing is expensive, you may decide to do it yourself at home. To do this, it is enough to find out how the piercing is done and follow the rules of hygiene. If you are not afraid of pain and are willing to take risks, then try piercing your nose yourself. However, keep in mind that a professional will most likely do it faster, better and without unwanted consequences.

Expert opinion

• Cosmetologist
• Surgeon

Irina Dorofeeva

practicing cosmetologist

Pay attention to contraindications. It is important to take into account all the nuances. If you are taking any pills, you should definitely tell your doctor about it. For example, aspirin is prohibited because it affects blood clotting. Prepare for the procedure: do not drink alcohol (even a glass of beer).

Michelle Place

plastic surgeon

It is important to follow some rules after the procedure.
Don't touch your nose again. The puncture should be treated with Salin or Chlorhexidine. This needs to be done 2 times a day, not forgetting about the inside. Cotton swabs will help for this. Give up your usual skin care products for a while. Change the earring only after complete healing. Getting your nose pierced and wearing an earring is a way to create a look that expresses your individuality. This allows you to create original and spectacular decorations, and they are not difficult to change every day. But it is necessary to maintain hygiene.

Caring for a puncture and possible consequences

The recovery period for a perforation site depends on its type and complexity. The fastest way to restore a wound is on the wing of the nose, which takes about 4 weeks. Other types need a longer time - from 6 to 8 months

But it is important to know how to properly care for a puncture and what to treat

The rules for caring for perforation are as follows:

1. Do not touch the puncture site with dirty hands to avoid infection.
2. Treat the wound with a cotton pad soaked in saline solution. Apply compresses until the crust disappears.
3. Doctors advise putting drops containing sea water into your nose. Great options are Aqualor or Otrivin.
4. Carefully blot the perforation area with napkins, as the towel may catch on the earring.
5. To speed up healing, lubricate the punctured area with lavender oil.
6. It is forbidden to peel off the crust, otherwise you may get an infection. This will cause complications.
7. The earring can be removed only after the wound has completely healed.
8. Cosmetics should not be applied to the piercing site.

In the first six months, it is not recommended to remove the earring for more than a day to prevent the puncture from tightening. The hole is tightened depending on the characteristics of the body. Hook piercings should be worn as late as possible to allow the wound time to fully heal and form.

If you do not follow simple rules, a nose piercing can cause complications. They can also occur if the puncture technique is not followed. The most common are:

• nerve damage;
• the appearance of permanent otitis media;
• severe bleeding;
• acute inflammatory process in cartilage;
• damage to the nasal septum;
• inflammation of soft tissues;
• damage to the mucous membrane by direct nostrilla.

If we consider the question of whether it is painful to pierce the nose, then it all depends on the human body. Much depends on the pain threshold, the skill of the nose piercer, instruments, pain relief and, of course, psychological attitude. Many people claim that a nose piercing is no more painful than an ear piercing.

But to avoid complications and suppuration, it is important to follow the rules of hygiene.

Today, no one is surprised by a nose piercing.

- The second most popular piercing after ear piercing. Piercing is one of the ways of self-expression. There are several options for nose piercing:

Nasal septum piercing. Does it hurt to get your nose pierced? In this case, definitely yes. The pain does not last long, only at the moment of piercing, but the pain is quite strong. The reason for this is the location of many receptors in a given area.

• Nostril piercing
  involves wearing an earring that resembles a barbell, with a pebble at one end and a hook at the other. Piercing your nose in this case is not as painful as in the previous one. Narrowing of the nasal passages is a contraindication to this type of piercing.
• Piercing the bridge of the nose
  is the most difficult and even dangerous, which is why it is not particularly popular among young people.

Reviews

NATALIA, 34 YEARS OLD:

“My daughter wanted to pierce her nose, and I “gave” her a piercing for excellent studies before the summer holidays.
Therefore, I know the entire course of the procedure. We bought a larger earring made of surgical steel in a certified salon; it holds well after the puncture on initially slightly swollen tissue. And a small piercing earring can pop out.

Before the procedure, the earring was kept in alcohol for a day and brought to the doctor in a bottle. No incidents happened, my daughter now walks around happy.”

OKSANA, 20 YEARS OLD:

“My friend and I have had nose piercings for years.
Among the nuances of the procedure, I know from experience that inserting an earring into a puncture closer to a thicker place is very painful. This was done in the salon at my request. The pain was difficult to bear, but as soon as the earring was inserted, the pain immediately went away. I bought it from copper steel in the salon so that it would heal faster, wiped it with Septidine antiseptic, and removed the putrefaction with iodine.

It heals completely after about 3 months. I do not recommend injecting yourself or with the help of friends, there is a high probability that infection will occur. This means that you will have to remove the earring and wait for healing.”

ELLA, 28 YEARS OLD:

“I did it 3 times, and sometimes I lost the carnations.
Surprisingly, the hole healed quickly and did not leave a scar. For the first time I pierced my nose without preparation by soaking a purchased earring. I was walking around the shopping center with my little daughter, noticed an advertisement, entered, picked up an earring made of special material (later exchanged it for another one).

The professionals disinfected it in my presence, inserted it into the gun, and made a dot on the wing of the nose with a marker. A moment - and it was done, there was no fear.

I slept the night wearing an earring from a salon, and a day later I changed it to a silver stud with small stones. In the morning and evening for the 2nd day I applied peroxide and ointment to my nose. So there is no need to be afraid."

Price

What is the pricing for nose piercing services in the capital and cities of the Russian Federation? The cost of nasal piercing in Moscow varies between 1000-2200 rubles.

The operation is performed either with or without the simultaneous purchase of jewelry suggested by a specialist. The price also depends on the technique of the event, which is why it increases.

• In Voronezh, a nose piercing with a needle and earring will cost the patient 1,200 rubles.
• In Novosibirsk, it is possible to pierce your nose at an average price of 800 rubles.
• In Petrozavodsk it is offered to get a nose piercing for 700-1000 rubles.
• In Yekaterinburg, the most inexpensive nose piercing service costs 600-800 rubles.

The question of whether it hurts to pierce your nose is asked by every person who wants to decorate their body. The disadvantage of piercing is pain not only during the puncture, but also during the healing of the wound. But different areas on the human body and face have different degrees of innervation. An equally important role is played by the method of puncture - manually or with a pistol, as well as the use of an anesthetic.

Is it worth getting your nose pierced?

The classic nostril piercing has been popular for a long time; septril has become fashionable in the last 3-5 years. In this regard, many people ask whether it is dangerous to pierce their nose in a salon. Piercing done by professionals is safe, and complications rarely arise after it.

Whether it is worth getting your nose pierced is up to you to decide for yourself. If in this way you want to express yourself and your ideas about beauty, then, of course, yes. If thoughts about facial modification arose as a tribute to fashion, then you should abandon this idea. If such decoration of yourself is not congenial to you, you will not feel comfortable with it.

Popular areas of the body for piercings

From an anatomical point of view, piercing can be done in any soft place. But to minimize risks, people usually choose common places.

Navel

Popular among young girls who want to highlight their flat tummy or toned abs. Having your navel pierced is very painful, and after the procedure, you must follow strict rules for 2-3 weeks: do not strain your stomach, do not bend over, do not sunbathe, do not take a hot shower. When a girl becomes pregnant, the jewelry must be removed.

Nose

Nose studs are loved by older women who really want to express themselves, but understand that a barbell in the eyebrows or a bead in the chin is too extreme. Young people belonging to informal trends often decorate the wings of the nose or the septum with a ring.

Lips

The earring is usually inserted into the lower lip - in the center or on the side. This is one of the most difficult types of piercing because you need to make sure that the jewelry does not touch the teeth.

Ears

We are not talking about the earlobe, but about the entire shell. Cartilage can also be decorated with studs, rings and custom earrings. Kate Moss, for example, has six earrings on her right ear.

Brows

Eyebrow piercing is very common among young people. The decoration for this area of ​​the face is a barbell: an earring with beads on both ends. These beads are the piercing fixatives.

Attention! There are many blood vessels approaching the eyebrow; a puncture can cause a lot of blood, so this type of piercing is contraindicated for people with poor clotting ability.

Nipples

A girl who decides to have such a piercing puts her full motherhood at risk. Feeding a child with a pierced breast is out of the question, and not every immune system is calm about this kind of experimentation on the body. But some women take such risks in order to surprise their partner.

Language

A tongue piercing may seem invisible, but when you talk to such a person, it becomes clear that he has something in his mouth. Young boys and girls especially like to amaze others in this way.

Genitals

Piercing of intimate places is not a sight for the faint of heart. Only very brave and, one might say, fearless people do this kind of “tuning”. After all, it is not only painful, but also extremely dangerous. The purpose of intimate piercing: obtaining new sensations during sexual intercourse.

The imagination of clients and artists when performing genital piercings is limitless. Girls can pierce their clitoris or the fold of skin above it, the labia minora and majora, or the pubis. Men usually get piercings on the head of their penis.

History of piercing

The first who began to decorate their faces with metal products by piercing the skin were ancient African tribes. Each element had a certain meaning: by piercing it was possible to determine what social class a person belonged to; if it is a woman, is she married or not, etc.

In Ancient Rome, it was considered honorable for men to pierce their nipples. This testified to the courage and bravery of the warrior. Moreover, the larger and heavier the decoration, the stronger the man was considered. The women of Ancient Egypt went even further (or rather, lower): they were the first to pierce the navel so that the decoration would scare away evil spirits and prevent them from entering the body.

The passion for piercing came to Russia from the USA and Europe. They say that even in the USSR there were underground masters who pierced the navel of clients. Today, in every city there is a studio where you can pierce any part of your body, and piercing is gradually becoming widespread not only among young people, but also gaining popularity among mature and even elderly people.