Nose piercing is bit more painful as compared to ear piercing and take more time to heal. You have to take extra care during healing of pierced tissues to avoid any critical circumstances. I suggest you do not apply any numbing lotion, ointment or spray on your nose before piercing. These chemicals can have allergic reactions and you have to bear pain and infections for even longer period of time. I will suggest you few tips related to nose piercing in order have less painful and fast healing.

Before piercing take bath with an antibacterial soap and shampoo, apply a mild antiseptic ointment on your skin to make it free from germs. Go to a piercer that is best in town. Make sure he has formal training and suitable tools for piercing. Always insist on new needles for piercing guns as reused needles can transmit germs. When your wound is new do not touch it with dirty hands and do not rotate the jewelry frequently. Use a surgical steel or gold nose screw, as they are inert metals and do not provoke allergic reactions. There are many styles available for nose jewelry. You can use a stud, screw with gem stone fittings or barbells and hanging rings. You can choose one style that suits on your face. Do not follow the trend blindly consult a stylist to guide you about best-suited styles. You main focus is to enhance the beauty of your nose not to ruin it. A funky, decent or traditional nose piercing will only suits you if it complement you overall personality.

You have to clean your wound with an antiseptic solution and preferably use an antibacterial face wash. Take care of posture while sleeping as newly pierced nose can be gravely wounded from nose jewellery. Do not wipe your face with a towel or any other cloth as your nose pin can cling in its threads. It can lead to bleeding or even tearing of nose tissues. Do not use too heavy jewelry as it can put extra pressure on the pierced area. Once your nose is fully healed you can remove metallic jewelry before going to bed and can use a lightweight fiberglass pin, it will reduce the risk of piercing migration.

Piercing is done by anesthetized and sterilized a small soft part of nose. It can be done by especial gun or simply by hand. It takes 8 to 9 months to get the piercing to heal. Both male n females for wearing jewelry practice this piercing. A loop, band, studs rings, pins, screw etc are the jewelry for the nose. This jewelry can be of simple metal to most expensive, like of platinum, gold, silver copper decorated with precious stones of diamonds, rubies, sapphire and emeralds.

There are different kinds of nose piercing

Nostril Piercing

The most frequent piercing is Nostril Piercing. In Asia brides wear a nose ring on their weddings as a symbol of beauty.

Septum

It is also known as, “Bull rings.” It is a piercing finished in the cartilage in between the designers of the nose, at the ground of the nostrils.

Bridge

This shrill is finished on the rise of the nose in between the eyes through the skin of the linkup of nose.

Ways to keep nose piercing healthy

One must follow these simple steps to avoid infections.

Clean piercing every day while taking shower.

Be gentle and clean the nose jewel, remove the crusting as it causes infections.

Keep it dry. When one dry face must do it with care and be gentle while rubbing, as it can make the ring or stud drag out of the nose.

Keep it oil as it will reduce the chances of infection and keep it soft.

Remove the studs, rings while sleeping or taking nap.

Must keep an intake of vitamin-B along with zinc supplement as they work best for healing.

You might know many people who had suffered because of these nose piercing scars. I am sure you do not want to indulge yourself in such a chaotic situation. You need to follow few simple steps with motivation to avoid these scars. As these scars quickly grow beyond the boundary lines of initial fistula and turn into irritating and itchy out growths. Many people have to bear painful burning during development of these scars. Although it is not fully proven but these scar have shown some hereditary tendency. So if you have hereditary acne or extremely sensitive skin, give a second thought before opting nose piercing. Another fact related to nose piercing scar is that people with tan complexion are more vulnerable to these kinds of abnormalities. But you can speed up your healing process after piercing by increasing  intake of collagen rich fruits and vegetables e.g. green leafy vegetables, tomatoes and bell papers are rich in collagen. If you like meat fish like tuna and salmon could be added in your meals.

Nose piercing scars can be mainly characterized as Keloidal scars and hypertrophic scars. First type of scars generally appears as itchy, smooth and pain full out growths, which continuously spread around the fistula. The second type scars are also itchy, smooth and pain full but they do not spread around fistula. Few hypertrophic scars can be treated with cortisone.

If you want a funkier look and opting helix piercing you should pay double concentration on your hygiene. As being horizontal piercing it is more susceptible to infection.

Regarding safety measures related to hygiene first off all never pierce your nose with gun. As gun passes through torn layers of your skin and its needle comes in direct contact of your blood vessels. This direct contact with your blood can transfer germs from a person who has done piercing with same gun before you. It could not only cause allergic reaction which can cause a scar but can act as vector for hepatitis. Second draw back in gun piercing is that it fixes the stud too tightly in your skin that there is very little space left for oxygenation of damaged skin. This results in poor and prolonged healing of the skin and can cause scars.

Many times you are unaware of metallic allergies which can cause infection. Nickel is notorious for its allergic reactions, most people face this problem even after following all the hygienic measures still they develop infection and nose piercing scars. In such emergences take proper medical help as some allergies can destroy your whole immune system. As far as minor infections are concerned take usual precautionary measure for instant, wash your face and pierced area with an anti bacterial soap. Apply antibacterial cream on your scar at least thrice a day. I hope by keeping in mind these things you can face this trauma in a better way.

Your initial reaction when you detect the signs of infection might be feeling anxiety and showing panic in its treatment. Do not panic and carefully analyze it, as you should keep in mind that infection could be a phase of healing process of the pierced area. As a needle rupture you skin and this triggers natural healing and defense system of your body. So consider this infection as a temporary phase of healing which will lead to complete healing of wound. Generally a little inflammation or irritation is common after piercing, but you have to be careful in handling any wound. This mild infection could be an alarming signal for serious infection. I suggest you to take all the precautionary measures in order to avoid infection as it is wisely said” prevention is better than cure”. You should consult a dermatologist to cease these mild abnormalities from developing into a graver infection.

There are few elementary measures that can avoid the unfortunate and painful nose piercing infection. For instance, never touch the pierced area with your hands. Your hands are generally habitat of many bacteria and fugal spores. Apparently clean hands have many infectious agents on them. Secondly people generally do not bother about the quality and metal of stud. You should make sure that you do not have any allergic reactions with that metal and stud should be properly sterilize. If you detect any sort of allergy with any metal immediately remove the metallic jewellary from your nose. As few allergic reactions are very fast and lethal, quickly seek medical assistance to avoid any medical emergencies. In the case of any other symptoms of infections, keep the wound clean and apply an antiseptic ointment to the area before you go for out doors, on work or even before going to bed. If the wound swells or you feel pus in it, then when it subsides, move the piercing in different position at lease once in seven days, but with care as mishandling could make the wound even worse. You should avoid any disturbance to infected area in taking regular bath. Try to avoid any accidental ruing of the infected area. I hope that if you will follow these safety instructions you can avoid nose infections. Do not follow any home remedies from your colleagues or friends. Avoid apply any mud or fruit mask during healing period as any clogged particle can cause infection in the wound.

• If you are fidgeting with the stud in your pierced nose. Your hands have dirt and unhygienic microbes which may result in a bump around the pierced area. Most of the times the bumps are filled with pus and are very pain full.
• Some times the technique and the judgment of the artist piercing your nose goes wrong, it may lead to a bump.
• You should not change nose piercing jewelry very often. If by chance you have wore infected  jewellery it can cause inflammation and nose piercing bump
• The size and type of the metallic jewellery also trigger the infection of nose piercing. In order to avoid such complication I suggest to wear nose piercing rings or pins that are not very small in size as it may reduce the diameter of pierced hole.

Many women discover bumps after two or three weeks, most women have a nose piercing bump just around the hole. A simple solution of reducing this malicious bump is given below.

If you discover a disgusting and painful bump then, first measure you should take is “immediately replace your nose stud or ring”

Always wear a fine quality stainless steel stud; these surgical grade metallic studs are made of titanium or platinum. Don’t change your stud yourself. You should go to a standard jewelry shop, take their expert opinion in choosing a proper size stud for you.

Once you have a quality stud don’t change it for at least 2 months. You should clean your bump regularly with a saline solution of sea salt three times a day with a warm cloth. Exercise this procedure until your bump completely disappears. You can prepare this saline solution very easily, just take one cup of Luke warm water and add one tea spoon of sea salt in it, stir it for a minute and it is ready. Never use iodized salt instead of sea salt

You can apply tea tree oil instead of salt solution. Never add anything in tea tree oil. Soak a cotton plug in tea tree oil and apply on your bump three times a day. As you exercise this procedure for few days, your bump will gradually vanish.

Prefer the high quality jewelry which has been manufactured under hygienic condition. Do no blow your nose with force, care fully wipe face after every face wash. As any irritation can cause infection and it will result in a nose bump. Never use alcohol or hydrogen per oxide solution to sterilize your stud or to clean your infected area, it could further complicate the condition.

Always wash your hand with a good antiseptic soap before you touch your nose stud. Apply some antiseptic cream or lotion before going out, as dirt and bacteria in air can cause infection. Never forget to clean your nose before going to bed as at night time your skin secret sebum, it can accelerate the infection rate.

Such precious metals and stones are required to cling to the body one way or the other. One of the most famous and traditional ways of decorating the body with metals and stones is to pierce the part of body. Different parts of body can be pierced and some parts hold a significant and sentimental value if pierced in certain cultures. Ear is a usual sight for piercing but now we can see that there are many different parts on body which can be pierced. Sentimental and traditional values are also attached with the type of metal and the type of stone which are worn.

Our world is now known as a global village because now there is an amalgamation of cultures; hence there is no clear boundary as to where a specific culture ends and where the other one starts. But if we pick a specific design and trace its origin, it will always lead us back to a specific region and we will also find out that they may have a relation with a specific legend or myth.

Nose piercing is one of such traditions which started in the sub-continent. It was initiated due to that fact that every bride who was betrothing to a man had to get her nose pierced. This tradition started a long time back, but today many cultures have adopted this tradition. Matter of fact it is not taken as a tradition anymore, people opt to get their noses pierced whenever they feel like. It has become more connected with beauty esthetics since people carefully chose to wear a specific nose pin with their specific outfits.

Nose piercing is not limited to a specific region anymore. It is a growing trend among teenage girls now a days. Nose piercing is also a very clean process. The soft part of the nose is anesthetized and sterilized with medicine on a cotton swab. Then the nose is pierced either by hand or by a piercing gun. One does not feel any pain at all. Very minute amount of pain is felt after the effect of anesthesia wears off which dissipates with a passage of time.

One can buy nose studs in different styles. There are studs made of different metals starting from simple copper to silver, gold and white gold. The designing techniques do not end here, there are precious stones embedded in the metal as well. One can find different designs made out of different combinations of rubies, sapphires, emeralds and even diamonds. Many designers are designing nose pins with pearls as well.

When we talk about the current trends and fashion with respect to body piercing, the most widely seen practice is getting your nose pierced and as far as surveys have revealed, this type of body piercing is most widely accepted too. All around the world be it eastern side or western, girls of all ages are seen with pierced nose and the trend is getting even more popular since some of the top models and other celebrity faces have also been spotted wearing one. So it won’t be wrong to say that nose piercing is very much in these days and for the many coming months, this fashion seems to be going nowhere. All those young girls who are thinking to get their noses pierced should keep in some simple yet important points so that you can achieve great results without any hassle or inconvenience. Always keep in mind:

• Go for nose piercing if you think it will suit your face and for that you need to have a nice, slender nose.
• Always get your nose pierced through a professional piercer since doing it yourself or from a novice can be really risky and dangerous.
• Keep trying out new styles to give your nose piercing new looks, don’t stick with the same stud for years, it will make you look dull and boring so keep playing with your jewels.
• Once you get your nose pierced afresh, then do not change whatever you are wearing in your nose for as long as your nose’s pierced area heals up completely. Changing your stud frequently can irritate your sensitive skin and can also bring complications.

Trying out these simple tips can really prove to be helpful, a lot of girls show slight carelessness and then they have these big, funny bumps on their nose since that area got infected and swollen so do not show carelessness as you are introducing a foreign thing into your newly pierce skin which is not a matter of ignoring. Taking care will not only ensure nice, healthy results but also make you look good without any pains and hassles.

Nose piercing is considered to be one of the ideal parts, chosen for piercing because your nose is made of strong skin which is not as prone to infections as other thin-skinned, sensitive parts of your body such as your lips, tongue or navel etc. also the fact that nose is a place, which doesn’t need to be damp or wet as in your tongue or anywhere else in your mouth which makes this body part more suitable for piercing. The skin is thick with layers of epidermis, making it capable of fighting with any complications which are likely to occur once you get it pierced. With nose, it’s always easy to manage the pierced area since you are not wearing any clothes there and there is nothing that would touch and irritate the area, making it feel painful and bad. A lot of options are available for you like wearing studs in your nose or going for nose rings of different shapes and sizes. One thing to be kept in mid is the fact that if you decide on wearing a nose stud, a pin or a pin that’s way too thin then the pierced area will adapt to the size of that particular piece of jewel and if next time you try to wear which is a little thicker than the previous pin, then it will definitely become impossible for you to get it inserted successfully.

By keeping certain health care tips in mind such as getting your nose pierced by a professional and taking care of it even months after it has been pierced can really prevent any signs of infections or other skin problems whatsoever and you can enjoy a trendy style which so much in and popular all round the world.

Nasal septum piercing is the one which is done at the cartilage, which is the separation between the nostrils. The skin located near the septum is pierced because of the thinness that it has and this procedure is considered as the least painful one. Normally, people wear bead rings in this piercing and variation between sizes is normal. Therefore, you can change your ring at any time and make statements on your on.

Bridge piercing is the most uncommon type of piercing that is rarely found. It is located on the upper area of the nose right in between the eyes. This type of piercing comes with numerous risks that include infections and scars. A barbell is used to make this piercing but as a precaution, you should take in as many details as possible that you can find because the risks are higher than any other type of piercing.

Nostril piercing is now commonly found in regions such as India, where they believe that getting your nose pierced means having lesser labor pains. Previously, during the ancient times, nostril piercing was considered as differentiating between the status of the warriors and other reasons that included religion as well. Now, the 21^st century has evolved to this extent that these piercing are considered stylish instead of elevating anyone’s status. Nostril piercing is amongst the most common type of piercing that one can come across. You have the option of piercing either one of the nostrils as there are no rules to restrict your and it is completely up to you how you feel comfortable. However, choosing the right place to pierce is highly important because if you are going through it, you would want to make sure that it looks perfect. Nostril piercing normally has studs or rings in them and the options are huge; from elegant to trendy, the choice is all yours.

After you are through with your nose piercing, you need to make sure that you take the utmost care of it so that it does not result in a swollen or bleeding nose. Extra care needs to be taken during the first 8 weeks and you should make sure that your piercing is clean and saline at least twice a day. Continuously touching your piercing will not do you any good and because some people have the tendency to unconsciously even adopt this as a habit, make sure that you have clean hands before testing if the piercing is perfect. You will need to take extra precaution when it comes to cleaning your face with the towel or even blowing your nose as the wrong step will make you suffer unbearable pain. Ice can be a component to heal any type of swelling on your nose and if the condition gets worse, you should seek advice from your doctor.

 Women in the past had nose piercing before marriages in many Indian and Asian communities. It was a representation of the woman being on the verge of marriage. In the West, the nose rings had been used as a fashion ornament even in the past. After the ancient period, the nose piercing has been brought into existence by the Hindu and the Muslim philosophy.

 Nose piercing is also a part of the body piercing or pricking process and it must be done with the help of a professional. In the past, women in the East have undergone nose piercing through family members before their marriage. The nose ring presented in the nose piercing of a woman represented a distinct ornament feature among many others in a marriage ceremony. This culture has been adopted later by most people, as a fashionable display of jewelry.

 However, in terms of knowledge people have or generally need to have a precise understanding of the safety of the nose piercing. As we all know, the nose is a very sensitive portion of the body. The nose piercing method therefore must be done with utmost care and a trained hand. The nose piercing must be done with sterilized needles and the approximate healing time for nose piercing is about two to four months. The healing time for any kind of body piercing is important and in this medically enhanced age, people must know it from beforehand.

 Immediately after the nose piercing, it is advisable to give it proper air for a few days before affording any kind of jewelry or even threads. The nose piercing are mainly made to hold bars and rings as jewelry and no other things. You cannot really go for heavy weight jewelries but rather lightweight ones that suit the skin. In this age, gold, platinum, titanium and imitations are used as object of fashionable nasal rings.

 The nose piercing and the jewelry are still very much dominant among women and it is not so friendly among men. In spite of being sensitive, the nose piercing symbolizes the women strongly and this is perhaps the special aspect of the nose ring, which continues even in the current century. However, the teenagers going into nose piercing must try to avoid Silver jewelry during the healing time upon the nose piercing. Nasal rings and bars strictly symbolize women and is a representation of the female heritage. Nowadays, nasal chains have also been into existence and so the uniqueness of fashion continues.