Nose Piercing Healing Tips
January 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nose Piercing Information
Nose piercing is considered to be very attractive and is popular with men and women alike. It is fun to get a nose piercing because of the variety of jewelry that can be worn in it!
There are several types of nose piercing that you could go for and nose piercing healing time is roughly around two or three months, depending upon the individual and the piercing type.
It is very important to ensure that the piercing heals properly so that you do not have to face the risk of developing an infection!
Let us look at the different kinds of nose piercing and what to expect.
You can get a nostril piercing, septum piercing or a bridge piercing. While the healing time is similar for the nostril and septum piercings, bridge piercing healing can take longer. This is simply because bridge piercing is a surface piercing. In addition, there is also a higher chance of rejection.
Nostrils usually take up to 3 months to heal. The surprising thing is that this is also the quickest piercing to close after healing, so make sure that you keep the jewelry on for at least six months. Do not leave the piercing empty even for a few days. Also, do not attempt to change the jewelry before it heals totally as it can cause unnecessary pain and possible infections.
To help with the healing process, follow the aftercare tips from your piercer. These tips might include cleaning it with an antibacterial soap. Keep it clean from stale makeup. In fact, take special care not to handle it with dirty hands. Do not apply any lotions. It is a good idea to minimize smoking during the nose piercing healing process since tar, resin and smoke residue can build up and slow down the healing process.
Generally, if the piercing happens to get infected, it would generally look like a yellowish boil or pimple. For those with oily skin, an antibacterial soap is the best option. Washing it with warm salt water soaks also helps in clearing up the infection. Do not make the mistake of removing the jewelry as you wouldn’t want the infection to be sealed inside. This is a common mistake made by those with new piercings. If you have an infection and remove your jewelry, the wound will close with the infection trapped inside. This can develop into an abscess and will need medical treatment. If you leave your jewelry in, it will leave a channel open to allow the fluid to drain from the infection.
Do not keep touching the piercing during the healing process as it can result in a scar tissue. If you have opted for a nostril screw at the time of piercing, take care not to get your towel or clothes caught in it. Do remember that nose piercing healing will go faster if you do not sleep on your face! 
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Vaggy McVagvag on Sun, 26th Feb 2012 5:55 am
HERP DERP. MY VAG IS SWEATING LIKE A BALLSAC. HERP DERP.
rose on Thu, 23rd Feb 2012 11:16 pm
hi, i need some advice on my nose piercing because i can’t stop touching it and its getting really sore
marshiyaa on Wed, 15th Feb 2012 7:42 am
so , i got mii nose piercecd last weekend & its healing ok to me BUT i’m not suree , how much lonqer i can take this pain
- don’t qet me wrong i love mii nose piercing !
amanda on Fri, 27th Jan 2012 1:17 am
plus im 11 and dont have any money so dont ask me to buy anything please!!!!!
amanda on Fri, 27th Jan 2012 1:12 am
ive had my nose peircing in for a few weeks and i cant stop touching it.
i don’t have any tape to put over it (coz people say to put non allergenic tape on) and plus i have a ring (if that matters)
and i have had a few lumps and bumps on it :/ witch has set the healing process back.
and now i have puss coming out if it >:(
and i need some good tips to get it back on track
HELP PLEASE!!
Dixie Belle on Wed, 11th Jan 2012 2:52 pm
I just got my nose pierced almost a week ago, and I love it. I’m glad that I have read this because I do touch it alot, sometimes I do it and not even know I’m doing it. I haven’t gotten a bump thingy, and hope I don’t… I’m going to try to stop playing with it so that it will heal properly. And I think I will try the bioplast nose rings when it heals
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Colleen on Tue, 18th Oct 2011 6:56 pm
I’ve had my nose pierced for several months now. Origionally I struggled with it healing. I got a small bump on the side and one of my friends who also had a nose piercing told me to stop touching it. Funny thing is I read about bioplast nose rings. I got some of those in clear, for work purposes, and my nose ring healed faster than I expected. Bioplast rings can go through an autoclave. If you’re getting a new ring I highly suggest bioplast ones. I have several. Some of mine have studs and some are clear for work. You can get some really nice ones too. I have a pink sapphire, emerald and a regular crystal one on top of others that I have.
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Hannah Kim on Sun, 2nd Jan 2011 2:29 am
My mom owns a piercing/tatoo shop in LA. I asked my mom if I can get a nose pierce for my 11th Birthday and she said wait until Christmas, so I said OK. Now last year’s Christmas, 2010, I finally got it. My friends in school thinks i’m crazy…but you know i’m only 11 years old… I like sparkley things!… Well i’m hoping i’ll get a tatoo when i’m 18… I hope both of my parents will let me.
I also LOVE Justin Bieber, everyone calls me Mrs.Bieber at my school. So if you, Justin Bieber, are reading this for some reasons… I LOVE U!
Christin on Sat, 28th Aug 2010 5:10 pm
I got my nosed pierced about a month ago and i clean it with soap and water but a small bump/pimple looking thing formed off the side of it. I think its because i might of touch it too much. should i use a salt solution or can i just use soap and water to heal it??
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rania on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 10:05 am
hi i pirced my nose from 2months but i used to take off the stud so there was always a pumb untill i wake up one day to find it infected dark red hearts swealing and yellow thing came out so i took it off and called my dr he gave oral antibiotic and i kept on cleaning it all the time with anti bacterial stuff and cream garamicine it’s 9 days now there is no pain no pump and it looks like it’s healing how will it take to heal
i was so scarred because the nose is clse to the mind