Nose piercing

Nose piercing is the piercing of the skin or cartilage which forms any part of the nose, normally for the purpose of wearing jewelry, called a nose-jewel. Among the different varieties of nose piercings, the nostril piercing is the most common.

This article is about nose piercings of humans. For nose piercings of other animals, see Nose ring (animal).
Nose piercing
NicknamesNostril, nose ring
LocationNose (nostril, nasal septum, nose bridge)
Jewelrynose stud, nose bone, circular barbell, curved barbell, captive bead ring
Healing3 to 4 months for nostril and bridge, 1.5 to 2 for septum
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