Changing nostril screw jewelry too soon can be painful and lead to unnecessary irritation and swelling. Taking care to monitor the healing process and following the aftercare given by your professional piercer will insure an easy jewelry change.
Time Frame
Nostril piercings take roughly six months to a year to be considered a healed piercing.
Size
When a nostril screw is inserted with the initial piercing, the screw is long, the bend is wide and the bead or gem on the outside must be large to avoid sinking into the skin if swelling occurs.
Downsizing
Downsizing, or changing the jewelry to a smaller size and different style, can be done after the initial swelling has dissipated and most normal irritation has subsided. In most healthy people, this can be done safely as early as two months.
Types
After the nostril piercing is ready to be changed, a piece of jewelry that is the same size, usually 18 gauge or 20 gauge, can be placed in the nose piercing. A snug captive bead ring or a smaller nostril screw can be inserted at this time.
Process
The best way to change your jewelry is to have a professional body piercer do it for you. It will be changed in a clean, controlled environment to reduce bacteria from being transferred into your nose piercing. The jewelry provided will be of a high quality, cutting down on the risk of an allergic reaction.
Warning
Do not purchase jewelry for your piercing from anywhere other than a professional piercer. Do not share jewelry with friends and family members, for transmission of bacteria and bodily fluids is possible.
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