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After the initial 1-3 month heal time, how frequently can you change out your piercing?

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You can change them however often you like, but maybe it's best to not change them everyday.

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When can I change my nose piercing?

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You can change it after two or three months, because there is a risk of hole closing. You should ask the person that pierced your nose for more specific instructions.

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If I take out a nose piercing, do I have to put another one in or can I just leave the hole empty?

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You do not have to put one back in unless you want to, but note that your piercing may close up if left without some type of jewelry or stoppers inside for too long.

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I've had my piercing for exactly a month now. Can I change it to a hoop?

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You should wait until 8-10 weeks. It needs to be very healed before changing it.

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Can I change my piercing at six weeks?

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Yes, but make sure that the new nose ring isn't infected, and try for the first 2 - 3 months to keep a ring in your nose so it won't close up.

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How do I change my nose piercing without it closing?

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Make sure the piercing has had time to heal. Then, try to insert the new jewelry quickly after removing the old one.

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Can I pierce my nose again if I already pierced it and it closed?

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Yes.

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When I had my nostril pierced a week ago, the piercer told me that I could change the jewelry in 4-6 weeks. Is this too soon?

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Yes. You should always wait 8-12 weeks so that it has time to heal properly. Changing out the jewelry too soon may irritate/infect the area or prolong the healing process.

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It's been 2 months since I pierced my nose, and it keeps getting red around the stud, but it doesn't hurt. What should I do?

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It could be the jewelry or it could be an infection. Try cleaning the area with a solution of 1 cup distilled water and 1/4 tsp of sea salt (not any other kind of salt). If that doesn't help, talk to person who pierced it for you or, better yet, consult your doctor.

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How do I re-pierce my own nose after the piercings fell out?

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Don't. Go to a professional to avoid injury. Self-piercing can lead to serious damage to the cartilage of your nose.

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I have a diamond stud in as my first piercing, and it has been in for 6 weeks now. I want to change it out and replace it with a full circle gold nose ring. Is it too soon?

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It is a little soon. Give it another month and make sure you twist the stud a little everyday just to make it comfortable and then change it.

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Is it normal to develop a bump on the outside of my nose piercing?

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This is usually a keloid - which is excess scar tissue. I have had a few. They form for example, after you knock your piercing or pull it, which causes swelling to form. This should go away over time if you clean with salt and water solution regularly.

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How can I tell if my nose piercing is infected?

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If it's red, painful, swollen, or has green/ yellow pus coming from it, it's probably infected.

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How do I put in a nose ring?

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It depends on the type of nose ring. A stud with a straight back can just be pressed into the piercing hole. Some nose rings have twisted ends, in which case you will need to insert the end and then twist the ring around while pushing it into your nose. If you're unsure of how to put a nose ring in, you can go to a piercing place and they can show you how to do it properly.

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Can I remove my nose ring the day after getting it to get an x-ray at hospital?

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It wouldn't be advised, but if for medical reasons it's necessary, I would use a retainer stud. Make sure to wash your hands, sterilize both pieces of jewelry, and clean your nose inside and out with a saline solution.

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Can I pierce my nose with a hoop?

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Hoops, like captive rings, are a good option because they're unlikely to put pressure on your nostril if it swells during the healing process.

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If I just got my nose pierced 2 months ago, how do I take it out?

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You should wait at least 6 months when you know the tissue is healed and it is able to be changed.

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When cleaning the bump, can I reuse the same cup of salt water solution even if it’s not warm water? Does iodized salt help my nose piercing?

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I reuse the same water dish, but never the same cotton swab or ball. I dip it in once and get a new one each time. I use table salt sometimes too, and it works just the same.

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Should I change my nose hoop if it’s infected?

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Go back to the place that you got your nose pierced to get help or see your doctor for help.

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Can I re-pierce on a scar?

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Yes. However, scar tissue can be more painful to pierce. Go see a professional and they can have a look, if the scaring is really bad, they might recommend getting the other side done instead.

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