Nose piercing: a very common customization
When you decide to do a nose piercing it is an important choice and before proceeding you need to think carefully because it will be a permanent situation and difficult to change. Likewise, when getting a new tattoo it is best to inquire first and carefully evaluate all the pros and cons to avoid nasty surprises and irreparable regrets! Watch the video below, then continue reading the article and find out more about nose piercings.
The nose piercing: what is its meaning?
The nose piercing in ancient American, African and Asian civilizations is done not so much as a jewel ornament of the person, but rather has the value of a ritual symbol of belonging to a tribal group and to a certain class: a way, therefore, to communicate to others their social, ethnic and religious status. Unmarried women also use it to communicate their willingness to marry. In India it is connected to the veneration of the goddess Parvati, protector of weddings, or of the goddess Kali.
Done to the left nostril it can be a good omen in bringing benefits and harmony to sentimental unions. It can also be an indicator of particular beauty and high social class.
In some Asian areas, the nasal piercing is large enough to cover part of the mouth and face.
In the West, the decision to have a piercing done can usually be dictated above all by aesthetics, it has a distinctive ornamental and decorative value: it is a choice to personalize appearance, taste, character, character and identity with this jewel. Instead for Indian medicine in particular, the nostril is connected to the female genital sphere and the application of a jewel could even make it less painful both when menstruating and giving birth. If you particularly like it and if it has an important meaning for you, make your choice, but always paying close attention not to get one of the possible and frequent infections in the nasal area.
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Various types of nasal piercings: they can be simple, more complex and of varying difficulty!
There are so many types of body piercings that fascinate especially the youngest, but increasingly also adults. The most common is undoubtedly the one on the nose, but many also as a sign of courage and distinction from others, make them almost everywhere: on the lips, on the nipples, on the eyebrow, on the navel, on the ears and also on the tongue. and on the genitals as well as in the areas with the presence of cartilage. The most common nose piercing is the Nostril, the classic earring with a diamond on the nostrils; the others are the septum, which concerns the nasal septum and the bridge, which is applied on the bridge of the nose. They are all carried out with the gun which is essential for the correct application of the jewel. The simpler than the others is the Nostril which, like the others, is carried out with the needle gun. It also has a low cost compared to other types so it is often a first choice for those who approach the world of body modification.
In this type of piercing it is usually applied on the external side of the nasal cavity, which as we have already said is also a female sexual symbol, a ring, a metal bar or a mischievous diamond or a zircon. In the septum piercing, after the penetration of the needle into the cartilage, a ring or other selected accessories are inserted into the hole made, small jewels and jewels in stainless steel, silver or titanium.
The septum, in fact, involves the drilling between the nose area and the nasal septum with subsequent insertion of the jewel. The bridge, on the other hand, involves the application of the piercing on the nose bridge between the eyes with two holes, to insert a bar and two balls: a rather delicate procedure, which presents greater possibilities of complications, infections and even rejection.
Very particular and more complex are the rhyno piercing, which penetrates vertically from the tip of the nose to its base, and the septril, which provides that the jewel comes out only in the lower area.
Take all due precautions against an infection!
The nasal structure is complicated with blood vessels, bones and cartilages, lymphatic vessels and branches of nerve cells and is the main airway. Breathing badly through the nose produces many inconveniences, as by exhaling and inhaling only through the mouth more germs can pass and there is no good oxygenation. The nose piercing is one of the simplest and fastest to apply, but even in this case it is necessary to rely on an experienced and trusted piercer with a regular license for tattoos and piercings. This is because the hygiene of the place where the piercing takes place, the piercer's seriousness and personal hygiene, the use of instruments and a sterile needle in sealed packages, suitable disinfectants and disposable gloves are essential elements to avoid the danger of inflammation and serious infections.
First of all, you need to make sure that the environment is well sterilized and that the piercer is capable and reliable and uses all precautions to avoid a possible infection. In fact, even with just a nose piercing, you can have serious inflammations or annoying and long-lasting allergies.
Especially when penetrating the cartilage, there is a risk of more serious complications, which can range from a serious infection to necrosis of the nasal wall if it is compromised.
In the case of the septum piercing, the needle, in fact, is inserted through the cartilage, into the Nostril and into the Bridge, instead, through the skin.
What is the best procedure for a nose piercing?
Usually the nose piercing does not involve a very painful procedure, the gun is quick and almost painless, only a certain discomfort, strong tingling is felt, but it is not difficult to bear. But be careful not to be tempted by some home "do it yourself": never give up the procedure done by an expert. Various types of piercing guns are on sale individually packaged and sterilized according to standard medical requirements, with aseptic wipes included in each package and hypoallergenic earrings, usually used for pierced ears and not for other more complex applications. safer to use a professional, experienced and responsible artist and not amateurs who work at low cost.
The cost of a piercing is linked to the quality of the products, to the known skill of the piercer, to the environment in which it is carried out and ranges around 50 euros for a very basic job.
The septril can cause greater suffering, being more complicated, more or less like all those that have two holes and the penetration of the needle into the cartilage. As for all types of piercings, also in this case dilators or extenders can be applied. making sure to do it gradually, no more than 1 mm every now and then.
Hygienic care for your new jewel.
Once the nose piercing is done, you have to be very careful, taking advice from the piercer, who applied it, on the best way to take care of it. The first consequence is usually a redness of the skin with subsequent pain for at least a couple of days. As with all piercings, even the nose one requires special care and hygiene in order to heal the lesion of the hole in the shortest possible time, just to avoid painful infections and inflammations. After having a piercing, do not forget to have it care, to sanitize the holes with saline solutions, not to stay too much in the sun and not to dirty the small lesion with dust or sand.You may also have blood loss, some discomfort and pain in the penetrated area, especially if it concerns the cartilage. Be careful especially if you have a low immune system, because in this case you are more at risk, being able to catch infections more easily than others with greater the defenses. It is therefore advisable to dedicate oneself to the hygiene of the external and internal nose twice a day at least for a couple of months, until the lesion of the hole heals perfectly; you must not touch your hands without having washed them well and disinfected.
The affected area must be protected from any type of dirt and you must not tease the crusts that form, nor use aggressive cosmetics and soaps.
Complications and contraindications: the word to the specialist.
Especially when cartilage is affected, the risk of complications increases, which can range from a serious infection to necrosis of the nasal wall. The bacterial flora lurks in the nasal cavity.Therefore, if we connect cartilage and skin structures with a septum piercing, the chances of inflammation of the cartilage (perichondritis) are quite high. Much obviously also depends on the general state of health of the person who undergoes the application of the piercing. If the redness and swelling do not go away after a few days, it is advisable to consult a trusted dermatologist, who will prescribe the drug you need to fight a possible infection, probably an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory. Some microorganisms that can then become pathogens are found on the skin and in the nasal mucus and can also cause infections of the eyes, pustules on the skin and even abscesses. Particular attention must be paid to avoiding the risk of the hepatitis B and C viruses passing into the blood. Cases of allergic reactions to nickel or low-quality metals are not rare, as is the case when using a "fake" earring. ", resulting in dermatitis, eczema, blisters and red papules. It is therefore advisable to use less allergic metals, such as gold, titanium and stainless steel. The piercing of the nasal septum can also cause bruises and you must also be careful not to even ingest it by distraction, given its proximity to the mouth. One last tip: never get a piercing done, neither in the nose, nor in other parts of the body, if you suffer from diabetes, if you are heart disease, if you take antiplatelet drugs daily, such as cardioaspirin, or anticoagulants, which facilitate the possibility of extensive bruising and bleeding, and if you are a frail patient with underlying immune deficiencies. It seems understandable to us that many are attracted by the novelty and pleasure of a distinctive choice, even if others refuse to understand the reasons. Do not forget, however, for this to pay attention first of all to your health, without excessive and dangerous exaggerations, which can forever compromise your appearance, above all we are talking about abuse of dilators or some unexpected scars caused by the infection.
To women, in particular: be on your guard! Beware of the gun, the pain of the needle and preserve your precious beautiful nose.
