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What are the types of nose piercing?

Following are a few of the popular types of nose piercing:

• Nostril piercing - traditional and most common nose piercing
• High nostril piercing -  it is a variation from nostril piercing
• Septum piercing - it is the most fashionable nose piercing
• Bridge piercing - a cool type called as a surface piercing 
• Vertical tip piercing - a rare typeSeptril piercing - the combination of septum and half of vertical tip piercing. It is a very painful procedure
• Nasallang piercing - a tri-nasal piercing, penetrating low on both nostrils as well as the septum 

What are the different types of ear piercing?

Following are few of the different types of ear piercings:

• Lobe piercings - standard lobe piercing, transverse lobe piercing
• Outer ear piercings - tragus piercing, auricle piercing, forward helix piercing, industrial piercing, snug piercing
• Inner ear piercings - anti-tragus piercing, rook piercing, daith piercing, orbital piercing, helix piercing, outer conch piercing

What are the signs that an individual notice after nose/ear piercing?

An individual notices pain, redness, hot to the touch, itching and/or burning sensation at the piercing area. Usually, these are the common symptoms of the healing process. So, up to 5 to 10 days after piercing, it is fine if the symptoms are visible. If a person is having other symptoms such as fever or nausea, consult the doctor immediately.

How should I clean the area of piercing?

Following are a few of the guidelines to follow while cleaning the area of piercing:

• Wash your hands before touching the piercing area of the ear/nose.
• Use clean gauze or a tissue saturated with saline solution to wipe the area.
• In some cases, to avoid traces of soap at the piercing area rinse with the water thoroughly. 

Is nose/ear piercing painful?

Piercing involves some pain, no matter how the procedure was performed. Usually one can bear the pain during piercing if in cases of unbearing pain local anesthetic gels can be sprayed.

What kind of metal is suitable for ear/nose piercing?

Surgical stainless steel is the best option for ear/nose piercing. It is hypoallergic and can heal quickly. Titanium, gold, platinum studs or rings are the most commonly used jewelry by the people.

How long does it take to heal from piercing?

Healing time may vary based on the type and location of piercing:

• Nostril piercings may take 4 to 6 months
• Septum piercings may take 2 to 3 months
• Ear lobe piercing may take 6 to 8 weeks

However, the above mentioned time are general estimates. The exact healing time may be shorter or longer than this.