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Nose Piercing
The oldest and the long standing modification or piercing is
the nose piercing. Studs and rings, worn both in the curve
of the nostril or through the septum, between the two
nostrils at the base of the nose, are found in cultures
around the world. Brides in India can be seen with ornate
gold rings connected to heavy matching earrings with ornate
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Tribesmen in the deepest Amazon wear bones or bird feathers
through enlarged septum piercing. Tribesmen in the
deepest Amazon wear bones or bird feathers through enlarged
septum piercing.
The most common place for piercing the nose is through the
curve of one of the nostrils. Placement can be anywhere
along the nostril, depending on the preference of the
wearer. Usually a cork is inserted into the nostril to catch
the needle end, and a straight needle is simply pushed
thorough. It is important for people to find reputable
piercing professional and not allow tools like ear piercing
guns to be used. The reason that piercing guns should not be
used for ANY form of piercing is that these tools are not
sterilized and this leaves them capable of transmission of
body fluid-borne diseases and infections, including
communicable diseases like hepatitis and HIV.
Nostril piercing are healed with either a stud-style piece
of jewelry or a ring. Studs are kept in place either with
small backings like stud earrings or a style of stud from
India called a nostril screws. The short post ends in a half
circle turn, so the jewelry screws in then pops down,
staying in place. This old style has become very popular
again due to its comfort and security.
The next most common placement for a nose piercing is
through the septum, the piece of tissue that separates the
two sides of the nose. It is important to avoid the main
piece of cartilage in the end of the nose and to go thorough
the softer tissue. Placement should also be considered when
selecting ring-style jewelry so that the initial piercing is
not placed too low. Most often a small ring is worn in this
piercing. A U-shaped septum retainer can be worn by those
who are healing new piercing, or who have to hide their
septum piercing for work or familial-business. The ends are
flipped up into the nose and the tiny wire becomes unseen,
but keeps the piercing open. Barbells, tusks and spike-style
jewelry are crafted for this piercing, but it is better to
reserve these jewelry styles for established piercing or
occasional wear.
Nostril and septum piercing can take between six and twelve
weeks to heal. Maintaining general health and well-being
during this time can both support and speed healing. Fresh
piercing should have stainless surgical steel or 14k or 18k
gold jewelry in them, with sterling silver being better for
an established piercing. Changing pillow cases more often
during the healing period and trying to avoid sleeping on
the piercing are also advised.
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