piercing question?

Question

i got my nose pierced a week ago. i want to change my stud, can i or should i wait longer?

Answer 1

If you change it be sure to use surgical steel or real gold. Don't put anything cheap in it at all!!

Answer 2

You should not change the jewelry until it is fully healed which is aprox 2 months to a year depending on how fast you heal. If you are unsure if it is healed fully stop by and see your piercer and ask.
If you must change the jewelry before the piercing is fully healed then go to your piercer and have pre-sterilized high quality jewelry put in.

Answer 3

DO'S & DON'TS TO CARE FOR YOUR NOSE PIERCING


The piercing usually takes approximately 8-10 weeks to heal, you must follow these instructions carefully or you could have trouble getting it healed. If you have any problems don’t hesitate to visit us, or alternatively ring, or email onetribe immediately so we can help you. Small problems left untended become large problems.



THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR INFECTION IS TOUCHING OR PLAYING WITH THE PIERCING, ONLY TOUCH THE PIERCING WHEN YOU ARE CLEANING IT!



· DO clean the piercing every day in the shower. Soak a cotton wool ball or tissue in Saline Solution (available at any chemist) or 1/2 Teaspoon of Sea Salt (not table salt it contains iodine which hampers healing), in a 1/4 glass of warm water. Place the wet cotton wool ball, gauze or tissue on the piercing and soak for 3-4 minutes until any crusting is removed, be careful not to pull the stud out!



· DO remove any crusting from the inside of the stud/ring by cleaning it with a cotton-wool bud soaked in salt water. Be gentle, as you may cause the stud to come out. Any crusting must be removed from a ring before you turn it, it may damage and inflame the piercing.



· DO dry the piercing afterwards carefully by "patting" not rubbing the piercing dry with a clean tissue, piece of paper towel or toilet paper. Don't rub your face dry with a towel as dirty towels harbour bacteria and by rubbing your face dry, the stud may become dislodged.



· DO use Lavender oil as it promotes healing and lubricates the wound reducing tenderness. Apply a small amount with a cotton-wool bud after cleaning then move the jewellery so it gets into the wound, if you have a ring rotate it gently. Remove any excess with a tissue as leaving it on can cause the skin to become irritated. It may be purchased at supermarkets (medicine section) or at chemists and must be marked (BP) or medicinal grade.



· DO remove it at night so you don't lose the stud, but not till it's healed fully.



· DO use B-vitamins with a Zinc supplement as this promotes healing.



· DON'T pick at or pull at the scab as this can cause lumps to form, and cause infections.



· DON'T remove the jewellery in the piercing till it's healed, pulling it in and out can delay healing and cause infections and lumps.



· DON'T replace the jewellery with a sleeper during the healing phase, as they have tiny hinges that tear the inside of the wound and cause inflammation and lumps. Silver sleepers are especially dangerous as they oxidise in the wound causing "Argyria" a permanent black mark in your nose, they can also cause allergic reactions.



· DON'T remove the jewellery from the piercing for more than 1 day for the first 6 months, or it will close up.



· DON'T apply make-up, cleansers, sun tan lotions etc. directly on the piercing, when using hairspray cover the piercing with your hand.



· DON'T use alcohol, Tea Tree Oil, Methylated spirits, or betadine to clean the piercing, as they are all harmful to the delicate tissues forming the scar, and can cause lumps to form.

Answer 4

I waited a few weeks to change mine..however a frend of mine changed hers after about 1 1/2weeks.
If your game enough attempt it..its up to you

Answer 5

you cannot change it

wait 6-8 weeks until healed properly

Answer 6

You can change it now but it's just going to hurt more! But make sure you still keep cleaning it like you're supposed to!

Answer 7

i think it's better to wait

Answer 8

mrs married is right, i wouldn't mess with it

Answer 9

i don't know. i stick to earrings