What are the risks associated with getting your nose pierced?
January 19, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
There are risks associated with getting any kind of body
piercing, with the dangers varying by piercing. Getting your nose
pierced comes with its own set of risks that anyone considering
getting this piercing should know about before sitting down in the
piercer’s chair.
The nasal area is hotbed for bacterial growth and exposure, which
can lead to infection when you get a pierced nose. In order to keep
this from happening, always wash your hands before handling your
piercing. Clean hands make the healing process a lot easier. Make
sure you clean the nostril according to your piercing professional’s
aftercare guidelines as well to avoid potentially dangerous
infections.
Another danger that comes from nose piercing is the risk of
inhaling a piece of the jewelry. To avoid this, select your nostril
jewelry wisely. Take care when it comes to the backing piece. Check
periodically (with clean hands of course) to make sure your jewelry
is properly secured in your nose.
Other complications associated with nose piercing are the
formation of keloids and the difficulties that arise from a runny
nose. Keloids are the formations of scar tissue buildup. If you are
prone to them, they may complicate a piercing.
A runny nose is going to irritate your piercing while it’s
healing. Avoid getting pierced during the height of cold season or
during the winter. Make sure you are getting enough vitamins and
eating right to boost your immune system while your nose heals.
If you follow your piercing aftercare instructions and leave your
nose alone to let it heal, chances are that you will avoid these
risks.
About the Author:
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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