I'm sure there's already tons of threads in regards to body piercings, however, I wanted to create a thread specifically for a nose piercing. Hopefully this thread can be used as a haven for questions, advice, and stories in regards to our experiences with nose piercings. Whether you have one, used to have one, or want one in the future.

Anyway, I have another purpose in creating this thread. Recently (back in February) I got my nose pierced, with a stud, for my 18th birthday. Today (April 6th) more than a month and a half after, I went back to the piercer to get my stud changed to a hoop [My piercer said it was perfectly okay after a month to switch it]. So, my stud was pierced kind of high up on my nostril, not too high, but higher than most piercings....however, it still looked fine. Anyway, I wanted a hoop that fit tight to my nostril and that was thin. I'm not a fan of big hoops that stick out, however, since my hole was so high up, they had to make it a bit bigger and he gave me a large hoop that stuck out. I hated it immediately. I asked them to change it and they did, and they gave me a hoop that is now tight to my nose. It's exactly how I wanted it to look! However, the piercer seemed a little iffy considering it's not the appropriate size for my nostril and that it could either pop out or make my nose swollen. However, she did say to just clean it and it should be okay, maybe just a bit uncomfortable. Anyway, it's still bleeding (which is normal...i think) and it's a bit red, and a bit tight on my nose....but I love it nonetheless. So ultimately, I'm trying to ask....do y'all think that's okay? Is my nose going to be okay because my hoop isn't the "appropriate" size. Please be honest! I get anxious/nervous easily so I really hope your responses aren't like "OMG OMG."

^I'm so sorry this was so long! Hopefully, y'all will read it.

You'll be fine, they probably had to stretch your nose up for the hoop you wanted, which is why your nose would swell. Once the swelling goes down it'll be good to go.

I have my septum pierced, I can't imagine having it not pierced tbh.

Omg yay thanks for giving me hope!!

I read that you had to stay with the stud for three months, idk.

I've heard 1 month, 3 months, even 6 months. It's a different answer each time. Though my piercer said 1 month, and they said they would've told me if I couldn't change it or not.

I've been wearing a fake septum piercing for a year and a half since I still live at home and my mom won't allow me to do so with a real one, but I think I found a way to get it actually done in a few weeks. I can't wait to be honest!

I have my septum, both nostrils and my bridge pierced.

They look cool as **** in most cases but idk if I could handle one or if it would look good on me. Love them tho.

I want to stretch my septum pretty bad but I don't know what gauge its at rn.

i used to have my left nostril pierced & i loved it but after like a year it was infected so i had to take it out

Be careful though with the swelling. I had a new ring and I wanted to change it so I did it myself and the new ring was too small in length because my nose was still swollen. It would fallout easy while washing my face or sleeping the wrong way. It's fine now and the swelling went down with no scaring, but just clean it with water a lot and if it doesn't stop breaking change it in two weeks to something bigger.

Small stud on nostril (in addition to ear piercings) yes or no?

http://smithclark.tumblr.com/post/11...n-my-new-phone

I wanna get my nose pierced, but my mom will kill me. It was hell trying to get my ears pierced. I'm thinking septum (although I hate them), I might just get a nose ring instead on my nostril.

Yes, and in addition do you mean septum?

I meant to say ear piercings.

Yeah go for it.