Nose piercing is done by piercing the skin and cartilage in the nose. Nose piercing should not be done haphazardly. If done carelessly, wrong in treatment, or negligent in cleaning it, can lead to nasal infections, even dangerous complications.
It turns out that nose piercing is not the current trend that is affecting young people today. This type of piercing has even been practiced since ancient times and is usually associated with customs, traditions and religious rituals in certain cultures.
Types of nose piercing
Many people do nose piercing to enhance their appearance, want to look cool, or practice local culture. Nose piercing can be done in three places, namely in the nostrils, in the bulkhead wall (septum) between two nostrils, and in the upper nose.
Nostril piercing
Many people choose to get their nose pierced. However, there are also pierced both. The average nose lobe takes 2-4 months to heal.
Nasal septum (septum) piercing
The nasal septum is a dividing wall in the middle of the nose and separates the two nostrils. Nose piercings in this section can heal within 6-8 months.
Upper nose piercing
This type of nose piercing is done by piercing the skin on the top of the nose, precisely between the eyes or eyebrows.
Be careful before nose piercing
Before deciding to get your nose pierced, it's a good idea to consider the risks first. Nasal piercing on the cartilage can cause bleeding, infection, blood clots and keloid formation in the nasal wall.
In addition, nose piercing can also cause perichondritis (infection) and necrosis (death). When pierced in the nasal septum, necrosis can occur in the nasal wall cartilage.
If not done safely and hygienically, nose piercing poses a risk of transmitting the hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C, herpes, or HIV. Nose piercings can also cause bacterial infections that can attack the brain, kidneys, heart, and spleen.
Not only that, nose rings can be a source of problems with nose piercing. Earrings or nose rings can be sucked into the nose, moved, dislodged, attracted, or even can not be removed. If so, surgical removal is needed to release it.
Before deciding to pierce the nose, make sure of the following:
- You should get the vaccination first, especially the tetanus vaccine and hepatitis B.
- Piercing should be done in a shop or studio that has trained employees, as well as clean and adequate facilities.
- Your piercing person should wash your hands and wear disposable gloves when performing the procedure.
- Make sure the needles for piercing are not used needles. The needles must be new, from sealed packages, clean, and very sharp.
- The person who pierced you doesn't smoke, eat, or drink during the procedure.
- Jewelry must be sterilized before being pinned.
- You are not allergic to certain jewelry materials. Choose gold, titanium, niobium, or stainless steel that rarely causes allergies.
Treatment after nose piercing
After the nose is pierced, do not forget to pay attention and maintain cleanliness so as not to get infected. To treat nose after piercing, do the following:
- Wash your hands first with soap before cleaning the pierced nose. Clean the nose twice a day with a solution of salt water (¼ teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of warm water).
- Dip a cotton ball or cotton ball in salt water. Press gently to the nose and let stand for 3-4 minutes. Be careful when removing cotton or cotton ball so it does not stick or get stuck in the nose ring.
- Dry with dry tissue. Don't use a towel because it can spread bacteria and make the towel thread get stuck.
- Discard used salt water and do not use it again for further cleaning.
- Use a cotton bud or tissue to dry the piercing after bathing.
- Avoid touching nose piercing.
- Do not use make-up, lotion, or creams made from alcohol because it can prolong the healing process.
- Avoid swimming, hot tubs, or soaking in public baths to prevent infection.
- Do not remove the nose ring until the piercing wound is completely healed, because it can cause the piercing hole to close.
- Do not use hard antiseptic products such as bacitracin, hydrogen peroxide, or tree tea oil because they can cause irritation and damage the skin.
Immediately consult a doctor if after nose piercing appears bleeding, pain that does not go away, or experience signs of infection, such as swollen and festering sores, and fever.
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