Nose piercing - is it worth doing? (The whole point of the procedure)

Tools for nose piercing: Nose tube, needle stupor, needle catheter for piercing #18.

Nose jewelry: Nose hook, ring, barbell, circular.

Treatment before nose piercing: We treat the puncture site with a special antiseptic tissue or chlorhexidine bigluconate. It is also necessary to clean the nose of mucus, and the earring to put in a solution of antiseptic for 15-20 minutes (95% alcohol, disinfectants).

Nose piercing site: you should ask the client to wrinkle his nose (an expression of disgust). In the depth of the outlined crease to put a point - this will be the place of the piercing.

#7 ways to pierce the nose

Initially, I wanted to clarify the name of the procedure during which the nose is pierced. Its name, which many people know, is piercing. Common options for nose piercing include:

• Bridge, when the tissue of the bridge is pierced;
• Piercing the side of the nostril (side), which is carried out in either one or 2 wings at once;
• Nasallang, a way of piercing the nose in the septum and wings;
• "Austin Bar" is a piercing of the tip of the nose horizontally;
• nasal tip piercing is done from the nostril upward without injuring the nasal septum;
• Septum is performed by piercing the septum without involving the wings;
• septum looks like a piercing on the lower wall of the nasal tip with the ornament being taken out of the septum with the wings pointing downward.

These options are the safest for the skin. It is possible to do both 1 and several piercings at once, it all depends on the desire of the patient.

Choose a good handyman, as it is easy to get an infection during this procedure.

Dermatologist Margaret Weiss

What is a septum?

"Septum" is Latin for "wall," "screen," or more accurately, "partition." A septum piercing is an artificial hole in the skin of the nasal septum that separates the nostrils. The piercing is done between the 2 cartilages, the inner and outer cartilages. If you touch the nasal septum with your fingers, you can feel that there is a small area of thin skin between the cartilages. It is there that the masters pierce the nose and insert an ornament that will be visible from the outside.

First such piercings were made by tribal peoples. The pierced septum in men was a symbol of bravery. A warrior with such an ornament was considered invincible, he was feared by enemies and respected by his tribesmen. The female form of similar piercings came later. In Asia, young girls had their noses pierced before marriage. They believed that a nose ring would make them more beautiful and feminine, as well as let their future spouse know that the wife would be faithful only to him.

In China, a woman's pierced septum was considered a talisman that would help her get pregnant quickly and easily give birth to a healthy child. In modern times, few people attach special importance to the earring in the nose. The septum piercing is done for beauty, because the jewelry comes in different colors and shapes. They emphasize the individuality of creative and informal personalities.

How is the piercing performed (3 steps)?

At first glance, to pierce the nose is not difficult at home. However, carrying out the event within the native walls is fraught with trouble because of unprofessionalism, lack of the necessary sterility and tools for the procedure. Therefore, it is better to go to the professionals.

The clinic or salon strictly follow the instructions and the sequence of manipulation.

The step by step procedure for piercing is as follows:

1. Preliminary preparation.
2. Piercing proper.
3. Postoperative care and regeneration of the piercing.

The result of the piercing depends on the preparation for the event. Therefore, the patient must refuse to take hormonal drugs (and contraceptives - also), drugs that reduce blood clotting, reduce coffee drinking, exclude alcohol.

Before giving the patient a nose piercing, the doctor must make sure that the patient's blood clotting is normal, he has no chronic heart diseases, has no colds and no fever.

The manipulation itself is performed with a special pistol or speculum. The doctor first disinfects the work area with an alcoholic antiseptic and the point marks the place of puncture.

Then the specialist inserts the selected nail into the gun, places the tool strictly at an angle of 90° to the skin surface and makes the piercing with a single movement.

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

As a rule, patients want to pierce on one or 2 sides of the nose, or on the cartilage that delimits the nostrils.

Nose piercing can be done by either a woman or a man. The procedures are no different.

#10 tips for postoperative care

Since you can't pierce your nose without traumatizing the cartilage, it takes time to heal after the piercing (you can see what the piercing may look like in the photo).

The maximum time is up to 12 weeks. But if you have a bruised nose after surgery or the owner of the earring wants to take out/insert the jewelry before the hole heals, it will take longer for the tissue to tighten the wound.

If there is a node - granuloma near the puncture point, a hot compress should be applied to the damaged area twice a day.

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

When caring for a piercing, there are five rules to follow:

• On rare occasions, touch the piercing with clean hands;
• 3 times a day to do the washing in the place of the hole obtained by Salin (USA) anti rhinitis spray;
• When using cosmetics, avoid getting it on the injured area;
• Do not change the jewelry, which was placed by the specialist, until the piercing wound has healed
• not to place on a couch, bed face down.

When taking care of piercings, the following recommendations are also mandatory:

1. Remove crusts with a cotton swab soaked in salt water and placed on the wound for a period of time. The scabs should not be peeled off to avoid infection.
2. The cleaned piercing should be gently blotted dry without friction.
3. When wiping the face every day, do not use a towel - germs accumulate on it. Sterile gauze cloths can help, which should be used to blot the 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, so that the hole does not tighten. Will prevent rapid overgrowth of a hole in the first month and to wear a reserve earring if the previous one suddenly pulled out.

Following simple rules of care for piercings will prevent trouble.

Dermatologist Christian Halvorson

Preparation for the piercing procedure

When you visit the salon, the client will not only make a piercing, but also give advice on where to perform it best, and how to take care of it. Nose piercings are usually made either on one or both wings of the nose, or on the cartilage that separates the nostrils. Specialist will be able to advise exactly where to make the piercing. To do this, the nose surgical marker will draw a point of anticipated piercing, so that the client could assess the future form of piercing. Such points can be drawn a few, and then choose one of the places or several at once. At the same time, the master will offer to choose the jewelry that will be inserted into the nose during the piercing.

After all controversial issues are resolved, the master will clean the place of the future piercing with herbicidal soap or antiseptic. This manipulation will remove all harmful germs on the desired area of the skin, so that no infection gets into the wound.

How do I get my nose pierced at home?

For those who are not afraid of the possible negative consequences of self-made piercings, tips on how to perform the procedure will help.

For it you will need accessories bought in a drugstore:

• Aseptic or alcohol-containing liquid;
• sterilized latex gloves;
• cotton pads;
• retainer;
• disposable needle with catheter.

Going through the steps will help to pierce your nose at home.

1. The upcoming piercing is marked with a dot placed with a ballpoint pen/marker.
2. Disinfect clean hands with aseptic/alcohol-containing liquid and wear gloves.
3. Disinfect the skin in the area to be pierced.
4. In the case of piercing on the side of the nose by septum or bridge, outside and inside the nose is placed a clamp.
5. The needle through a hole in the fixator is quickly introduced with a precise movement. Allow the nostril to be punctured from the left side to the right or vice versa, but always from top to bottom.
6. Without removing the needle from the hole, stick the edge of the earring clasp into the catheter, then slowly and carefully insert the jewelry into the pierced point and snap it closed.
7. Re-treat the area with an aseptic/alcohol-containing solution.

Only if you follow the instructions will the nose piercing be done without any trouble. But the vast majority of doctors advise to refrain from the procedure itself and trust it to a specialist.

Does it hurt to do it?

The piercing of the septum is considered an average level of pain. Much depends on the individual characteristics of the body. If a person poorly tolerates pain, he will need anesthesia. To anesthetize the piercing process, you can use special ointments and "freezing" sprays.

These products contain lidocaine or ultracaine, substances that affect nerve endings and temporarily dull the pain. The sensation of the effect is similar to that used by dentists to treat teeth. The treated skin area goes numb and sensitivity returns after a few hours. Such remedies can be purchased at a drugstore.

Those who tolerate pain more easily do not need anesthesia. For them, the puncture will be unpleasant rather than painful. You can drink 1 anesthetic tablet 15 min before the procedure.

Piercing earrings

This kind of jewelry compared to rings or bars is not as traumatic. There are 3 types of piercing earrings: magnetic, carnation, and nostril.

• Nostrils are similar to the earrings of the same name. They are available with and without a clasp, with no problems to insert/remove.
• Nostrils have the appearance of earrings of a special arc-shaped shape without a clasp - they are held by a bend. The earring is inserted/removed by screwing it into the hole.
• Magnetic costume jewellery does not require a nostril piercing. Any product has a magnetic clasp, due to which it is held in the intended area. The disadvantage of such jewelry is that it does not hold too reliably, so it is recommended to wear it in special cases.

When selecting jewelry, it is worth considering the properties of the material of manufacture to exclude allergic manifestations in the owner of the earrings. In addition, the material affects the exterior and the resource strength of the piercing jewelry.

1. Stainless steel - Hypoallergenic and the best material for piercings, so such jewelry is ideal for recent piercing.
2. Titanium and gold - Expensive and non-allergenic materials. But alloys with their inclusion can provoke an allergic reaction.
3. Silver Though relatively cheap, but quality metal is not suitable for nose jewelry after piercing. This is due to the fact that it acquires a gray color in excessive moisture.
4. Metalloid materials (nylon, Teflon, bone) do not contain any metal in their composition. Therefore, jewelry made of them is acceptable to buy those who are allergic to metal.

In order not to be disappointed in piercings, it is necessary to choose the nose jewelry carefully.

Dermatologist Karin Grossman

Nose piercing jewelry

What you definitely shouldn't do is buy cheap jewelry. The first earring should be as simple as possible and made of quality material. Other requirements should include:

• The possibility of sterilization of the jewelry (the first month, if not more, the earring will be in contact with an open wound, so it should be possible to treat it with disinfectant solutions).
• A qualitative material of manufacture (nothing has yet been invented better than medical steel; later, when the wound has healed, you can insert an earring from silver, gold and other metals, but for the first time only medical steel).
• Ease of use (the earring should be easy to remove and reinsert into the hole).

Based on these requirements, we can conclude that it is best to buy jewelry for nose piercing in the salons. There and the quality, and correspond directly to this type of piercing.

Question - answer

All sensations are tolerable. There is practically no pain, if you pierce with a special gun.

Specialists do not advise to carry out such a procedure, even at the masters, who do it at home. And it is better to refuse to do it yourself. The fact is that due to the lack of experience, you can hurt yourself.

Initially it is necessary to put the earring in peroxide, let it stay there for about 5 minutes. You need to wash your hands. The puncture site is treated with disinfectant (the old earring does not need to be taken out yet). Then the old accessory is taken out and the new one is put on. For ease of sliding, Levomecol is used.

Who is suitable?

This is a universal way to beautify your face. It is suitable for young and mature, men and women. How the piercing will look depends directly on the type of jewelry and its size.

A large earring visually elongates the nose, so people with an acute shape of the tip of the nose are recommended to wear thin rings. Those who have shallow facial features can wear more massive earrings. In a wide and upturned nose, small bars and bananas look good, it is better to give up the rings.

What complications are possible (7 troubles)?

When performing nose piercings, the integrity of the skin is violated, which increases the risk of unwanted manifestations.

Problems also arise due to non-compliance with the technique of piercing. But in most cases, this happens if the master is not qualified, or if the patient is endowed with low blood clotting.

Complications after piercing manifest themselves:

• Severe bleeding of the wound;
• Inflammation in the cartilage, which can lead to cartilage disintegration;
• Injury to the nasal septum from a simple piercing;
• inflammation in the tissues;
• otitis media becoming chronic;
• formation of lesions on the nasal mucosa during fixation of straight nostrils;
• damage to the nerve in the puncture area.

Meaning - which side of the piercing

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

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

Piercing on both sides of the nose

According to the photo of the nose piercing it is perfectly visible that it looks great on both the right and left halves of the face. Moreover, it does not tarnish the image in the slightest, but only emphasizes the sophistication of the appearance.

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

What signs in the postoperative period should be alert? It is worth thinking about going to the doctor if such troubles occur:

1. Increase and darkening of redness in the puncture area after 2-3 days, which is possible when an infection gets into the puncture.
2. The formation of a painful bump in the case of penetration of staphylococcus bacteria into the wound. This threatens the accumulation of fluid and pus inside.
3. Secretions of white, yellow, green tones from the hole - this indicates the entry of an infection into the puncture. A foul odor is a sign of an infected wound.
4. Pain that persists or worsens several days after the procedure is often caused by an infection in the puncture area. A throbbing in it is caused by severe inflammation and suppuration.
5. Fever/sickness is a reason to see a doctor immediately. Most likely, such complications are caused by a severe infection in the piercing.

You should not ignore any warning signs. Especially if at least 1 additional alarming symptom is added to the main ones.

Basic precautions

To avoid getting an infection in the wound during the puncture, it is important to follow a few simple rules of sterility:

• The needle should not be placed on the table or touched on any surface, even your own skin, after unpacking the package;
• while wearing gloves, do not touch the table or other surfaces with your fingers;
• If you drop a needle, throw it away right away and get another one.

Contraindications

You should not get a piercing if you have one of the following conditions:

• An acute stage of illness accompanied by high fever;
• respiratory illness (cold, acute respiratory infections);
• blood clotting disorder;
• tendency to bleeding;
• Menstruation.

Price

What is the pricing of nose piercing services in the capital and cities of the Russian Federation? The cost of nose piercing in Moscow ranges from 1000-2200 rubles.

The operation is performed both with the simultaneous purchase of the jewelry offered by the specialist, and without it. The price also depends on the technique of the event performed, which makes it increase.

• In Voronezh, Tomsk, nose piercing with a needle and earring will cost the patient 1200 rubles.
• In Novosibirsk, Orel to pierce the nose is possible at an average price of 800 rubles.
• In Petrozavodsk it is suggested to get a nose piercing for 700-1000 rubles.
• In Yekaterinburg - the most inexpensive nose piercing service costs 600-800 rubles.

The cost of the nose piercing event does not include the price of the jewelry.

How long does it take to heal?

Much depends on the characteristics of the body and the chosen time of year. According to statistics, in winter and autumn, piercings and tattoos heal much slower than in summer. This is affected by avitaminosis, body hypothermia and reduced immunity.

Belly button piercing heals at least half a year, lips - 2 months. The cartilage in the septum never heals. It simply "rubs out", due to which it stops bothering its owner. Reviews claim that the piercing in the wing of the nose will fully heal only after 6 - 8 months.

Reviews

NATALYA, 34 YEARS OLD:

"My daughter wanted to pierce the nose, and I "gave" her a piercing For an excellent study before the summer vacations. So I know the whole course of the procedure.
We bought a larger earring made of surgical steel in a certified salon, it holds well after the piercing on at first a little swollen tissue. And a small piercing earring can pop out.

Before the procedure, the earring was kept in alcohol for 24 hours and brought to the doctor in a vial. There were no excesses, my daughter now walks around happy."

OKSANA, 20 YEARS OLD:

"My friend and I have had nose piercings for more than one year. Among the nuances of the procedure by experience, I know that in the piercing close to the thicker place to insert an earring is very painful. It was done in the salon at my request.
Pain I endured with difficulty, but as soon as the earring was inserted, the pain immediately passed. I bought it in a salon, made of copper steel to heal faster, wiped it with antiseptic "Septidine" and removed the infection with iodine.

Completely healed after about 3 months. I do not recommend injecting by yourself or with the help of your friends, because there is a high probability of infection. So, you will have to remove the earring and wait for the healing."

ELLA, 28 YEARS OLD:

"I've done it 3 times, and I've lost carnations. Surprisingly, the hole healed quickly and did not leave a scar. For the first time I pierced my nose without preparation, with soaking an earring that I bought.
I was walking in the mall with my little daughter, noticed an advertisement, went in, picked up an earring made of special material (I later changed it for another one).

The pros disinfected it in my presence, put it in the gun, put a dot on the wing of my nose with a marker. A moment - and it was done, without a scare.

I slept a night in an earring from a salon, and in twenty-four hours changed it for a nail of silver with small stones. I put peroxide and ointment on my nose in the morning and evening for 24 hours. So it is not necessary to be afraid.

Piercing Master: What do you need to know about this man?

Yes, practically everything. After all, you trust him, though not the most important part of the body, but certainly noticeable. You do not want to scare others with nonhealing wounds in the nose and scars from unfortunate piercings? Therefore, the choice of salon and the master should be taken seriously. The procedure does not cost that much. In this regard, it makes sense to apply to a well-known salon, where qualified masters work.

Interesting: Belly button piercing: how to do and how to care for the piercing. The choice of jewelry

It is desirable to talk to the person who will make you a piercing. Find out about the level of his skill, ask for supporting documents, look at the performed work in the context of "before and after", and ask for customer feedback. During the conversation, you can decide on the place of the piercing and the earring. You can bring your own jewelry or buy it directly from the salon. The cost of the service will affect it, but not much.

Opinion of the expert

• Cosmetologist
• Surgeon

Irina Dorofeeva

practicing cosmetologist

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

Michelle Place

plastic surgeon

It is important to follow some rules after the procedure. Do not touch your nose unnecessarily. The puncture must be treated with Saline or Chlorhexidine. This should be done twice a day, not forgetting the inside. A cotton swab will help for this. Give up your usual skin care products for a while. Change the earring only after it has completely healed.
Nose piercing and inserting an earring is a way to create an image to express individuality. This allows you to perform original and spectacular jewelry, and they are not difficult to change every day. But it is necessary to observe hygiene.

Subsequent care and healing of the piercing

This kind of piercing is done on cartilage, not on fatty tissue or skin, so its healing takes a long time and you need to know how long the nose piercing heals. The maximum is twelve weeks. If you bump your nose, rub the puncture site, or take the earring out before the wound is completely healed, the process will take much longer. Around the puncture site you may get a small node - a granuloma. When it forms, you should apply a hot compress to the wound twice a day. To do this, wet a clean paper towel with hot water and hold it until it cools down.

To take care of the pierced area, you need to follow five rules:

• The piercing can be touched only with clean hands, but it is better not to touch it at all;
• Three times a day to wash the puncture site with nasal spray "Salina";
• Do not allow the puncture site to come into contact with cosmetics;
• Do not change the jewelry until the piercing is completely healed;
• Do not lie face down.

Before the procedure, it is important to know which side of the nose is pierced. If the needle is removed from the outside of the nose, you could accidentally puncture the inside of the nose or the septum. This will lead to increased pain from the procedure.

If you remove the needle from the inside, you can not get to the place marked with a marker. This is especially true for people with small nostrils. To avoid unnecessary injury, masters insert a plug into the nostril from the side of the piercing. Therefore, the piercing is not done on the inside.

Piercing procedure

It is possible to pierce the septum at home quickly and painlessly, if you strictly follow the step-by-step instructions.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Take an anesthetic tablet.
3. Twist several swabs of absorbent cotton, soak them in saline and smooth, twisting movements to clean the nasal passages of dried crusts and other impurities. You should not put absorbent cotton deep into it. It is enough to clean the puncture area and the side walls of the nostrils.
4. If sensitivity to pain is high, you need to use "freezing" ointment. Apply it to the nasal septum from the inside.
5. Wash your hands again, dry them and put on gloves. For reliability, they can be treated with alcohol antiseptic and dried.
6. Now you need to locate the puncture point. Insert your index finger and thumb slightly into both nostrils and find the septum. Between the 2 cartilages, find the thinnest spot. It is usually located closer to the tip of the nose. This is where the needle should be inserted.
7. Treat this area with miramistin. Do not use alcohol-based antiseptics, because they can burn the mucosa.
8. Treat the needle with alcohol and dry it.
9. Impregnate cotton swabs or bandages with chlorhexin.
10. Insert the needle into the nose so that its tip goes to the right place. With your right hand, put pressure on the needle, with your left hand hold the outer cartilage and press it in the opposite direction.
11. Strong pressure is not necessary, the needle should pass through the skin not sharply, but smoothly, but quickly. If you stab very slowly, it will hurt more.
12. When the needle has gone through, you need to pull it through some more so that the skin is positioned in the middle.
13. Take the needle out. Press tampons with chlorhexin on both sides of the puncture and stop the blood. This will take 1-2 minutes.
14. Treat the wound with swabs soaked in 3% hydrogen peroxide.
15. Disinfect the jewelry with alcohol antiseptic and dry it.
16. Carefully insert the ring or rod into the hole and secure it.
17. Once again treat the puncture with MIRAMISTIN.

For quick and safe puncture it is better to use a catheter. This is a plastic device that is inserted into the nose, then the master presses the trigger, and the needle quickly passes through the skin. It can be difficult to use such a tool alone, so it is better to ask for help from 1 other person.