Piercing Tips

For those belonging to the South African tribes and Asian communities, nose piercing is not a new concept. Even anywhere else, the idea of piercing the nose has become more acceptable as a form of religious expression and otherwise.

 Should you decide to go for it yourself, you must be aware that the procedure comes not without risks, for sure. By the mere term piercing alone, you must know that there is going to be a foreign invasion of some sort. Pain is to be expected, and of course there is also the risk of developing infections and allergic reactions.

 Thus, it is very important that you know how to care for your new piercing. After the piercing procedure, if there is swelling, apply ice or cold compress over the affected area. Pain killers may also be prescribed to reduce the inflammation and pain. Also, clean the wound, as well as the jewelry it comes with, two times a day with a cotton ball dipped in warm salt water. This should help remove dried blood that may have collected. After cleaning the wound, soak another cotton ball into Betadine paint and apply on the wound. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide; people have been led to believe that hydrogen peroxide is great on wounds, but it’s a very strong solution that has abrasive properties. Better yet, check with your doctor the kind of solution that will not cause you allergies.

 Don’t fiddle with your nose ring, especially when the wound has not yet entirely healed. Playing with your nose ring may cause the wound to bleed, delaying the healing process.

 When washing your face, be conscious of the fact that you have just gotten a nose pierce. Gently wash your face and pat it dry.

 If the pain persists or if there are signs of infection following the nose piercing procedure, alert your doctor immediately.