Here’s the good news: Even though a nose piercing takes a while to heal (more on that in a sec), you really only need to clean it a few times each day. “I recommend doing a saline rinse twice a day—on the inside and the outside of your nose,” says Ava Lorusso, professional piercer at Studs in NYC.
Beside above, how do you take care of a new nose piercing?
Aftercare is all about hygiene. Every day while your nose piercing heals, soak it with a salt water solution for a few minutes at a time, twice every day. Salt water, or saline, is a gentle antiseptic. It will prevent bacteria buildup and infection without harming the healthy cells regenerating around your piercing.
Likewise, can I clean my nose piercing with just water?
Cleaning process
A person can clean a nose piercing by soaking the piercing site in warm saline water and keeping it submerged in the water for 3–5 minutes. A small mug or eggcup works well to hold the saline.
What are the signs of a healing nose piercing?
After getting a nose piercing, it’s normal to have some swelling, redness, bleeding, or bruising for a few weeks. As your piercing starts to heal, it’s also typical for: the area to itch. whitish pus to ooze from the piercing site.
What can I use to clean my nose piercing besides sea salt?
You can use warm water and soap. Just keep it clean. Alcohol is ok too. If you want to use salt water that’s fine but not necessary.
Should I twist my piercing?
Rotating it can push debris into the hole, but failing to do so will result in your piercing getting “stuck.” My piercer told me to do so while cleaning, but to be safe, I gave my piercing two weeks to heal before rotating it while cleaning.
Can I put Vaseline on my nose piercing?
Don’t use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the area with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed.
Can I shower with my new nose piercing?
Can I take a shower with my new nose piercing? Yes, but despite showering as you would normally, the last thing you’d have to do is to clean out the piercing correctly. After or while showering, you’d have to lather up the area with some mold, anti-bacterial soap with clean hands, then wash the piercing area gently.
Can a nose piercing heal in 2 weeks?
How Do You Know When Your Nose Piercing is Healed? Most nostril piercings will take roughly about 2-3 months at the minimum to be completely healed. After that time a good rule of thumb is if you go a good solid 2-3 weeks without seeing any crust or discharge then your piercing could possibly be healed.
Why is my nose piercing taking so long to heal?
It could be that you’re allergic to the metal in your jewelry, or it could be a health problem that’s a totally different thing not related to piercings. It’s not normal for nose piercings to take that long to heal. Please visit a professional piercer or a doctor for this.
What can you not eat after a nose piercing?
It is always advisable to use an ayurvedic antiseptic on a regular basis after piercing your nose at least for two weeks. Make sure that you wash your hands before applying the ointment. Also, avoid eating any sour fruit for a week. This will heal the area faster and prevent any infection.
What can I clean my piercing with?
TO CLEAN YOUR PIERCING, USE ONE OF THESE METHODS:
- Warm Sea Salt Soaks. …
- Morton Fine Grind Mediterranean Sea Salt, 4.4 oz. …
- Sterile Saline Sprays. …
- Mild Liquid Soap. …
- DO NOT USE Rubbing Alcohol or Hydrogen Peroxide. …
- DO NOT USE Antibiotic Ointments. …
- DO NOT USE Bactine® and Ear Piercing Solutions with BZK (Benzalkonium chloride)
Can I use Dove soap to clean my nose piercing?
DON’T Use Harsh Chemicals
No tea tree oil, alcohol, peroxide, antibacterial soap, or ointments. DO NOT use moisturizing soaps like Dove and Olay or antibacterials like Dial. These soap additives leave a residue that builds up in piercing and can contribute to irritation bumps.
Can boogers infect a nose piercing?
It will hurt to press the tissue against the new piercing as you blow your nose, and snot and boogers can get caught in the jewelry. If you tend to get allergies, then you’ll want to wait until allergy season is over to get your piercing.
