Body piercing is one of the ancient ways of adding decorations on the body, these piercings were often fitted with decorations such as rings, studs, and other accessories. Among the ancient body piercing practices that remain popular even today are; ear, nose and navel piercings. In this article, we focus on the nose piercing and the type of rings and studs used to place the piercings.
Nose piercing originates from certain traditional African and Asian practices many decades ago, where it was used as a symbol of beauty, status, and wealth, among other purposes. In modern cultures, the nose piercing is considered trendy and trendy, which is why many young people, both men and women, have enthusiastically embraced it.
Types of nose piercings
There are several types of nose piercings depending on the part that is pierced, for example, there is the piercing of the nostrils, which is the most common, simple and practiced. This involves piercing the nose just above the crease where the nose separates from the cheek. In this position, there are many possible jewels that can fit due to their accessibility. We have L-shaped studs, nose rings, ball rings and nose screws among others.
The other type of nose piercing is the septum piercing, very popular today even among men. It is about perforating the nasal septum avoiding the bone cartilage that separates the nostrils. This only fits bars or circular loops. There are others, like nose tip piercing and bridge piercing, that are gaining popularity as humans try more ways to customize their noses.
Nose piercing procedure
This procedure is delicate and requires a person with the knowledge to do it well. Hygiene is of great importance to avoid infection and also improve the rate of healing. The most common is the piercing of the nostrils and follows the following brief protocol.
The first step is always to choose the location of the piercing. The nostrils can be pierced both at the same time, however, when choosing between either side, certain considerations such as cultural guidelines and the meaning attached to it must be taken into account.
The piercer marks the location and if you agree, it is done as aseptically as possible.
A steel nose screw approximately 20G in size is then placed and you are then given instructions on how to care for it until it heals.
If followed well, the piercing heals quickly and you can then adorn any other type of nose studs you prefer.
Conclusion
Nose piercing is all the rage as it is considered trendy, yet it is somehow understated.