How to Take Care of Nose Piercings

Taking care of a nose piercing can be as simple as caring for pierced ears. It's important to keep the open puncture and any type of nose ring cleaned properly to avoid any possible infections. Also follow the instructions of the trained professional who pierced your nose and do not remove the inserted jewelry for four to six weeks. Removing the jewelry early can cause the hole to close up or become infected and swollen. Types of piercings that require similar care include lobe, tragus, outer edge, conch and an industrial, which consists of a barbell that crosses through the inner part of the ear.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Cotton balls
• Saline solution
• Lavender oil
• Plastic bag

Instructions

1. Soak a clean paper towel in hot water and apply it to your nose piercing at least once a day during the four-week healing process. This will help to prevent any small lumps, called granulomas, which can occur during this time.

2. Clean your piercing every day when you take a shower by soaking a cotton ball in saline solution and placing it firmly on the piercing. Keep applying pressure for up to five minutes to help remove any crust around the piercing.

3. Continue using a wool cloth dipped in saline solution whenever there is crusting around the piercing during the day or night. You can also use apply a mixture of diluted sea salt in warm water to get rid of the crust.

4. Dry your piercing every time after you've cleaned it or gotten it wet. Use a clean tissue, making sure not to rub the piercing. Only blot the area.

5. Apply lavender oil during the healing process to help lubricate the wound and reduce tenderness in the area. Apply a cotton ball to the oil and gently blot it around the piercing.

6. Remove your piercing every night after healing and clean the stud with disinfecting soap and warm water. Make sure to then dry the stud and keep it stored in a small plastic bag.

References

• Nose Piercing Aftercare
• Nose Piercing
• Proper Nose Piercing Care