The only kind of retainer one can use in a new piercing is glass, and even then, it may be too heavy for a non-healed piercing. Initial piercing jewelry has to be in cartilage piercings for around 3–4 months and then one would go see their piercer for the initial change out.
Subsequently, how can I hide my nose piercing without retainer?
There is also an option to hide a nose piercing in the nostril without the use of a retainer. A small circle or square can be cut from bandage tape and placed over the piercing.
One may also ask, how do you hide a nose piercing right after getting it done?
Conceal the piercing with a flesh-colored acrylic retainer. There are small domes or balls of flesh colored acrylic that you can buy to cover up a nose piercing. They are sometimes made with clear Lucite. You can also cover the piercing with a tiny flat disc that you’ve painted with skin-tone nail polish.
Can a piercing heal with plastic?
Bioplast is a trademarked medical grade plastic that is biocompatible, flexible and optimal for healing your piercings as it contains no nickel. Bioplast can be autoclaved, meaning you can get your initial piercing with it.
Will a nose piercing heal with a plastic retainer?
Speaking to the point, it might seem contradictory but believe me its 100% true. Yes, you can get your nose pierced with a clear retainer. It’s perfectly alright but you should always understand that a retainer is heavy and can damage the soft tissues.
