Professional piercing services can be quite expensive, however, you can do this process at home as long as you learn it first. You have to be very careful about hygiene and be prepared to deal with pain. Keep in mind, while it's safe to do your own nose piercing, getting it done with professional help is almost always safer, cleaner, and more reliable.
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Part 1 of 3: Getting Ready
Step 1. Imagine your piercing
Observe the various styles of nose piercing and choose the one you want. For your first home piercing, consider a nose ring or simple earrings. Think about how you'll look with your piercing, and make sure you really know what you want.
Consider seeking the services of a professional piercer. Piercing with professional help is usually much safer, cleaner, and less painful. If you pierce your nose at home, you risk bleeding, infection, or poor results. However, on the other hand, you may feel satisfied after successfully pierced your own nose
Step 2. Buy the jewelry
You can buy earrings, rings, and nose studs at jewelry stores, tattoo studios, and accessory stores. Try surfing the internet when you know exactly what you want. Be sure to buy jewelry that is sterile and has never been used by anyone else. Also, consider starting with small pieces of jewelry. Make sure to buy jewelry that is the right size, length, and thickness. Do not wear rings, earrings, or any jewelry that has been used before.
- Be aware that some people are allergic to certain metals. Nickel allergy is the most common and can cause a painful rash. Meanwhile, other sources of metal allergies are gold, cobalt, and chromate. If your skin appears cracked or blistered after getting pierced, it's best to remove the jewelry and see a doctor as soon as possible.
- Consider jewelry made from titanium or stainless steel, as well as any metal that won't rust easily. Look for nickel-free metals such as 14-24 ct gold, 925 silver, copper, or platinum. Polycarbonate plastic is also usually safe to use.
Step 3. Wait until your skin is acne free
If you try to get your piercing at the point of (or around) an infected pimple, the piercing will put you at a higher risk of infection. So, if you have acne or blackheads, wait a few days or weeks for your skin to improve. Cleanse your face regularly and consider using a pore-cleaning scrub or a medicated facial scrub.
Step 4. Prepare the needle
Make sure to use a new piercing needle. If the needle isn't sold in a package, you can't be sure it hasn't been used before. Use a hollow needle as it is more effective. Use 20G (0.8mm) and 18G (1.0mm) thin gauges, and make sure your piercing is smaller than your jewelry. Remove the piercing needle from its package when you are ready, and be sure to sterilize the needle first before inserting it into your skin.
- Pins, pins, earrings, or sewing needles will make your piercing more susceptible to infection because these needles are difficult to sterilize properly. The tip of the needle may also be too blunt for piercing, which can tear the skin tissue and put too much pressure on the piercing site.
- Do not place piercing needles anywhere or they will become contaminated. If you must lay it down, use clean paper towels or a sterilized baking sheet as a base.
Step 5. Sterilize everything
This includes needles, jewelry, and any equipment you will hold during your piercing. Soak the needles in alcohol and then boil them in boiling water. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap then put on latex gloves. After that, don't touch anything that hasn't been sterilized.
Change gloves every time you touch your nose. Put on new gloves when you're actually getting your piercing
Step 6. Mark the nose
Use a marker to make a small dot on the surface of the skin you want to pierce. Do this step in front of a mirror to make sure it's in the right location. If the mark on your nose is too high or low, remove it and then adjust. Mark, delete, and repeat until you're completely satisfied.
Part 2 of 3: Nose Piercing
Step 1. Clean the piercing area first
Wet a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and then wipe it over the piercing area. Avoid the area around the eyes because alcohol can cause stinging.
Consider using ice cubes to ease the pain. Apply ice to the upper side of your nostril for at least 3 minutes until you can't feel the sensation there. However, be aware that this method may tighten your skin, making the piercing more difficult
Step 2. Use piercing clips
If you have this tool, try using it to hold the area to be pierced. Consider buying this tool if you don't already have one. This clamp can keep your nostrils open so you don't have to stick your fingers in your nose.
Step 3. Calm down
Take a deep breath before starting. If you're shaking, take time to calm down and concentrate. Try to calm yourself down by remembering that the nose piercing process is quite simple. The layer of skin or fat on the nose is not so thick that this procedure is fairly quick with minimal pain.
Step 4. Pierce your nose
While looking in the mirror, align the needle with the piercing point you have made. Inhale and do this quickly. Insert the needle perpendicular to the surface of the skin until it penetrates. You will feel pain, but only temporarily.
- Remember: the sooner you get your piercing, the faster the pain will pass.
- Try not to puncture the inside of the nose. If you're making a piercing on the side of your nostril, don't go too deep or the pain will be worse.
Step 5. Immediately attach the earring or ring to the piercing hole
You must do this step quickly. The piercing will begin to heal once the needle is removed. This means, the piercing hole will begin to close. For a natural fit, the piercing hole must heal around the jewelry. If you wait too long, your piercing will be wasted!
Part 3 of 3: Caring for Piercings
Step 1. Clean the piercing twice a day
Use a sterile saline solution, a 1:1 solution of soap and water, or hydrogen peroxide. Wet a cotton swab or cotton swab with the cleaning solution and rub it over the piercing area for a few minutes twice a day. Wipe the piercing from the inside and outside of the nose. If you are wearing a nose ring, turn the jewelry around each time you clean it.
- If you're really worried about an infection, you can clean your piercing every few hours at most. However, try not to clean it too often, especially if you use a strong cleaning agent.
- Repeat this process every day until the piercing has healed. Your nose will swell and hurt for a few days after the piercing, but it should be back to normal before a week. However, be aware that it may take 3-4 months for the piercing to "recover" completely.
- Be aware that hydrogen peroxide can interfere with the wound healing process without scarring. Many professional piercers recommend using this chemical as a cleaner. However, you should be aware of the risks.
Step 2. Avoid infection
Always wash your hands before handling the piercing. Clean the piercing regularly. If you clean your piercing properly and take care to sterilize all the tools, you have nothing to worry about. However, if it's still red and sore after a week, there's a good chance that your piercing is infected. Seek medical help before this condition gets worse.
Consider using antibiotics such as Neosporin and antibacterial soap to protect the wound. This product can greatly reduce the risk of inflammation. If you don't clean your piercing regularly, you may need to use strong antibiotics, which may have an impact on your health
Step 3. Do not remove the piercing for too long
If you remove it for more than a few hours, there is a chance that the piercing will close. The layer of skin on the nose can heal very quickly. This means that you may have to re-pierce if the jewelry can no longer fit inside. Wear piercing jewelry for at least three months before switching to something else.
Step 4. Seek professional advice
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact your local piercing studio. Even if you don't use their services for your piercing, they are likely willing to offer advice if you politely ask. Meanwhile, if there are health problems that concern you, don't hesitate to visit a doctor.
Tips
- If you suspect you have an infection, at any time, do not remove the earring from your nose. This can actually trap infection in the skin. If your condition gets worse, see a doctor!
- Watery eyes are normal. Blink a lot, but stay focused on what you're doing.
- Your nose will be red and sore for a few days after the piercing. This is normal. However, if your nose is still red and sore a week or two after that, consider seeking medical attention. Your nose may be infected.
- Do not use tea tree oil, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or other harsh antiseptics to clean your piercing. Only use a high-quality, unscented antibacterial soap or saline solution.
- Do not use alcohol to clean your piercing as it can dry out the hole and make it scaly.
- Try applying ice before your piercing to reduce the pain. However, this method will also tighten the tissue in the nose. So, know that your skin may be more difficult to pierce.
- If you don't have a tweezer, use a pen with a hole in the tip to prevent the inside of your nose from being hurt by your fingers. A pen can make your piercing easier, but tweezers are even better.
- Consider using an H2O Spray from Hot Topic or any piercing studio. However, be aware that many professional piercers do not recommend using this product because it is too strong.
- Do not twist the piercing. Contrary to popular belief, twisting the piercing won't help the wound heal. On the other hand, this will rip new wounds and prolong their recovery time.
- Have some candy or something sweet ready for you to suck on. That way, your mind will be more focused on sugar than pain.
- Focus your attention on the hand, not on the pain. That way, your mind and subconscious will be distracted.
- Instead, prepare a sweet green apple slice to bite and serve as a mouth guard.
Warning
- See a professional piercer if you have any questions or concerns. The extra expense for a professional piercing may be worth the security.
- Do not use needles interchangeably. Infectious diseases such as AIDS can be transmitted through the sharing of needles; even after sterilization. Never share needles under any circumstances, including with your own friends!
- Be careful! Do not use anything other than a sterilized hollow needle to pierce the nose. Pins, pins, earrings, or even sewing needles will only make your piercing more susceptible to infection because these tools are difficult to sterilize. The tip of a regular needle may also be too blunt for piercing, which can tear the skin tissue and put too much pressure on the piercing point.
- Before getting a piercing, make sure you really want to do it. Or, you'll just regret it later!
