For many years women have been having their ears pierced to accept jewelry that does not have to be pinched to the earlobe. This practice has always been acceptable but other body piercings have not necessarily been seen in that light. In the 1980s and 90s more and more piercing began to show up in western culture, today it is of little consequence and is seen as a statement of identity. Nose piercing is perhaps the most prevalent body piercings next to ear lobes.
There are two areas of the nose that are commonly pierced, the septum and the nostril with nostril piercing being the most common. When the nostril is pierced, the soft tissue, which is actually cartilage, is where the nose piercing jewelry is placed. There is no finite spot; the piercing can be anywhere the individual wishes, even right in the nose dimple. The location is chosen based on the anatomy of the individual’s nose and is usually done in cooperation with the piercer who is a good judge. But even at that, the piercer will place a little dot on your nose so that you can look at it from different angles before you give the go-ahead.
The actual piercing and insertion of the chosen nose piercing jewelry is not painful, the problem comes with the healing. The nose is filthy; there is a constant presence of germs and bacteria which can easily be the beginning of an infection. As blowing your nose will be difficult while the healing process is going on, you may want to delay the piercing if you have a cold or an active allergy. The piercing must be kept very clean, both inside and outside, it is suggested that women shy away from makeup in this area while healing.
The most popular type of nose piercing jewelry is a tiny stud, often set with a precious stone or birth stone. Other forms of nose piercing jewelry are rings and nose bones. Once the piercing has healed many people switch to a nostril screw or what is called a fishtail. Nose bones are often seen worn by men; they are not intended to be removed as they are forced through the nostril.
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