Caring for your piercing should be followed until your piercing is fully healed, and with clean hands.

This style tends to be the most versatile as the tops can freely be changed allowing a person to switch up their look without removing the portion that passes through the piercing. AFTERCARE: Camp says to wash the area with a sterile saline solution to prevent scabbing and induce healing. Nasallang Piercing: A nasallang piercing runs through both nostrils andthe inner septum, and shares similarities with the Austin Bar piercing. Nostril Piercing: The most popular and recognized nose piercing, a nostril piercing goes through the center of the nostril and can play host to a variety of jewelry.This custom bend allows the jewelry to be more comfortable and secure than a standard L-Shape style.

He also recommends using an acne dot, or a "small circular hydrocolloid dressing that helps dry out a pimple" if you break out near a new nose piercing. The nose is a prime spot for bacteria, so, to avoid growth, clean the area twice a day and avoid soaking it in pools, hot tubs, and baths.

The most common type is the captive bead ring, which has a small metal ball that sits in the center of the ring. He advises using a solution of white vinegar, known for its antibacterial properties, diluted with water to calm the odor. If there are any signs of infection (red, swollen, hot to the touch, a yellow or green discharge), ask your dermatologist for a topical antibiotic or ointment. Normal effects of inflammation associated with a nose piercing include redness, swelling, warmth, and some pain. Double Nose Piercing: This style of piercing can either be two piercings on the same side of the nostril, or one on each side.

Any skin piercing procedure or injury carries the risk of infection because the skin’s barrier is broken," he says, pointing out that because the inside of the nose is a mucous membrane, it can be prone to infection. Within a day, pain should subside unless you snag it on something, like your T-shirt or washcloth, so be extra mindful of your face. Rhino Piercing: A more unique piercing, the rhino piercing goes through the tip of your nose and exits through the skin above your septum, resembling, you guessed it, a rhino's horn. Use a gentle cleanser and caution to apply spot treatments with either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to fresh piercings, as they're more sensitive and prone to burning or stinging. One of the most fun aspects of a nose piercing is how much creativity you have when it comes to placement.Camp says, "YouTube videos are helpful for learning how to install a new faucet or clean out a clogged drain, not for performing a self-piercing. Austin Bar Piercing: Performed with a standard piercing needle, this piercing runs through the tip of the nose but is not pierce through the septum or the nasal cavity. Gold and yellow colored ' crust' will form around the piercing," says Brooks, adding that this is a possibility with any piercing. Byrdie takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.