“The most important part of aftercare is to soak the nose instead of physically cleaning it with a cotton bud,” explains Yeadon. “This is where I see a lot of clients go wrong as it over-cleans it whilst prodding the delicate skin and creating a lump,” she explains. To help with the healing process, Yeadon offers a fortnightly service at her studio where clients can check in online with photos and can see how the healing is going step by step.
“You also need to avoid swimming in pools, lakes or using hot tubs for the first couple of months as all of these harbour bacteria, which could cause infection,” Bond explains.
Don’t be tempted to change your jewellery too soon (another downfall of my experience) as this can cause injury and irritation. It’s advised to visit your piercer to get your jewellery changed; this way you know it’s been done correctly.
How long does a nose piercing take to heal and how can you avoid the the dreaded nose bump?
A nose piercing with good aftercare should take around 3-4 months to heal. Many people (myself included) have had to deal with a…
