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  Nose piercing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nose piercing is the piercing of the skin or cartilage which forms any part of the nose, normally for the purpose of wearing jewelry.
This piercing is a surface piercing through the small flap of skin at the top of the nose, between the eyes.
A variant of this technique includes a rope or cord tied between the nose ring and the testicles at the base of the scrotum, and is known as the Geier Hitch.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nose_piercing   (872 words)

  
 NOSE PIERCING INFORMATION
Nose piercing is very attractive, and can accentuate the face, because the nose is the face's most prominent feature; Leonardo Da Vinci believed that the nose set the character of the whole face.
Nose piercing was bought to India in the 16th Century from the Middle East by the Moghul emperors.
The studs used in the gun were designed to pierce the lobes of the ear, the nose is quite thick cartilage, and in some instances the gun fails to pierce the nose on the first attempt.
www.navelring.com /information/nosepiercinginfo.htm   (1935 words)

  
 Body piercing,Nose Piercings,Navel Piercings,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Piercings are usually made at a right angle to the line of the eyebrow.
Piercing closer to the nose risks cutting the supr-orbital nerve which controls muscles of the face.
Piercings may be made at any angle through the nipple, the commonest angles being vertical or horizontal.
www.thebananabar.com /webpages/bodypiercing.htm   (1204 words)

  
 Nose piercing, Nose Studs and Nose Screw piercings
In the Bible aproximately 4,000 years ago, Nose piercing is a pratice followed among the nomadic Berber, Beja tribes of Africa, and the Bedouins of the Middle East.
The cartilage itself is not pierced but rather the small gap between the cartilage and the bottom of the nose, typically at a gauge no smaller than 14ga (1.6mm).
This one is a surface piercing through the small flap of skin at the top of the nose, between the eyes.
body-tongue-piercing.com /nose-piercing.htm   (284 words)

  
 ::Piercing Pleasure:: Body Piercing History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Septum piercing was beloved by the Aztecs, the Mayans, and the Incas.
Septum piercing was widely practised by many North American Indian tribes, the name of the Nez Perc, tribe of Washington state, stem from their practice of piercing the septum, Nez Perc, is French for Nose Pierced, and was given to the tribe by the French fur traders.
The piercing of the Glans of the Penis for the insertion of jewellery is a very ancient practice, the Apadravya piercing is mentioned in the Kama Sutra (700AD) and the Palang piercing has been practised in SE Asia for several hundred years.
www.piercingpleasure.com /piercing_history.htm   (4032 words)

  
 Nose Piercing Care - Body Jewelry Fun
After washing your hands with soap, wet your nose piercing with water then put a few drops of antibacterial soap on your nose piercing and work it into lather with cotton ball and loosen any crusted discharge off your nose ring and skin.
After leaving the antibacterial soap on your piercing for about 1 minute, rotate your nose ring back and forth allowing the disinfectant to go through your piercing, then rinse with water and let your nose piercing air dry.
Trauma to your nose piercing, poor aftercare, irritation to your nose piercing, changing your nose jewelry before the piercing is healed and excess stress on the piercing due to improper body jewelry can all help contribute to the fomation of the "Bump".
www.body-jewelry-fun.com /info/nose-piercing-care.html   (837 words)

  
 Nose piercing jewelry -- screws, bones or fishtails for nose piercings?
Nose piercing jewelry may all look the same from the outside – just a small stud or shape lying on the side of the nostril.
Nose piercings are located on a small surface area, thus the jewelry tends to be smaller and more delicate.
If you have trouble with nose screws but like the idea of a bend in the jewelry for keeping it in your nose, this is a good choice.
www.body-jewelry-useek.com /1280-nose-piercing-jewlery.htm   (487 words)

  
 UGAzine | 15 piercing myths exposed
While body piercing may not be for everyone, flawed preconceptions only heighten the reluctance of potential candidates to delve into this somewhat taboo area.
Rest assured that someone with a nose piercing is just as capable of blowing his or her nose as someone without this piercing.
Unless the jewelry in the nose is extremely large and obstructive, Smyre says it does not affect the ability to blow your nose whenever the need should arise.
www.uga.edu /ugazine/current/piercing.html   (1420 words)

  
 Body Modification Ancient and Modern @ University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Nose rings can be worn on either side of the nose or through the septum (middle).
Among the Tlingit of southeast Alaska, nose rings were considered a mark of distinction and prestige and were worn by both men and women.
The next time you see someone with a nose piercing, try to note which side of the nose it's on: the position means different things to different people.
www.museum.upenn.edu /new/exhibits/online_exhibits/body_modification/bodmodpierce.shtml   (872 words)

  
 Berkeley Parents Network: Piercing
Since I would never consent to nose piercing or tongue or lip piercings and she already had her ears pierced in a several places, I said yes to what I perceived to be the lesser of the evils--and told her as long as she could keep the area sterile it would be fine.
Whether it's due to my attitude about it (the piercings, tattoos), I have a really good relationship with my kids and they seem to be less rebellious than I was at their age (I was brought up in a really strict Catholic environment).
Again, I don't have a clue whether your daughter would be grateful in the long run if you disallowed her nose piercing but it continues to amaze me that my kids actually listen to me occasionally and that "wisdom" can be imparted.
parents.berkeley.edu /advice/teens/piercing.html   (2678 words)

  
 Nose Piercing - Body Art
The most common place for piercing the nose is through the curve of one of the nostrils.
The reason that piercing guns should not be used for ANY form of piercing is that these tools are not sterlilized and this leaves them capable of transmission of body fluid-borne diseases and infections, including hepatitis and HIV.
The next most common placement for a nose piercing is through the septum, the piece of tissue that separates the two sides of the nose.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art4998.asp   (553 words)

  
 Nose / Nostril Piercing - Totally Pierced Sydney
The most important things for a successful Nostril piercing are the placement of the piercing and the sizing of jewellery.
Nose / Nostril piercing is usually placed on the side of the nostril along the natural crease of the nose using either a ring or a stud.
During this period it is important not to touch the piercing unless cleaning (twice a day on the outside of the nose for the first 14 days with an antiseptic solution that Totally Pierced provides), no oral contact, and to be careful not to knock the piercing.
www.totallypierced.com.au /webpages/nose-piercing.html   (290 words)

  
 nose advice
The nose piercing can be a quite hard piercing to heal and as such benefits from the original jewellery being kept in for 4 - 6 months.
Ball closure rings, circular barbells and nose studs are all commonly worn in the nose.
If wire nose studs of 0.5mm - 0.8mm are worn it can reduce the size of the hole and make it very awkward to gauge back up again.
www.body-piercing.co.uk /800by600/advicenose.htm   (93 words)

  
 Piercing - Australian Museum's Body Art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Body piercing is a more widespread practice than the other forms of body art addressed in the exhibition.
Ear piercing and nose piercing are especially commonplace among many different cultures.
While the process of piercing can be significant in itself sections of the exhibition focus on the outcome of the process, that is, the jewellery associated with piercing and what it means.
www.austmus.gov.au /bodyart/piercing   (95 words)

  
 Nose-Nostril Piercing Healing, Aftercare, and Infection Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Gently wipe the jewelry and your piercing with the tips of your fingers, being careful not to scratch or irritate the area.
Once the jewelry and piercing are lathered with soap, spin the jewelry so that the ball on the jewelry rests on one hole of your piercing; then, spin it so that the ball rests on the opposite hole.
Intense friction and pulling on a fresh piercing is a common way to trigger migration, a process in which the body “pushes” the jewelry out of the body.
www.tribalectic.com /Aftercare.asp?type=Nose-Nostril   (1702 words)

  
 Tongue Rings, Tongue piercing
The tongue piercing, consists of a barbell through the center of the tongue.
To avoid damaging the nervous system, tongue rings are generally placed vertically at the center of the tongue, in front of the "webbing" or lingual frenulum which attaches the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.
Alternately, pairs of "snake bite" piercings could be done on either side of center, giving the appearance of fangs.
www.buypiercing.com /category_170.html   (170 words)

  
 nose piercing!! - @forums
Around here, it's the law that the nose has to be pierced with a ring, not a stud.
i've had 3 total facial piercings and i'd say that the nostril was the second most painful, which wasn't terribly painful at all.
I had some very nasty infections for a few months after I pierced it, which may or may not have been due to the fact that I was getting sick alot during that time.
www.atforumz.com /showthread.php?t=243499   (1311 words)

  
 Nose Piercing : Awesome navel jewelry & piercing, navel rings, navel barbells, navel charms and navel piercing jewelry, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Noses are generally pierced in the left or right nostril, and are also pierced in the septum.
A small clamp is used to pull the nostril slightly away from the face and allow for an easier piercing.
Redness and discomfort are common for the first few days, if redness presists it could be a sign that your body is rejecting the jewelry and may need to be changed to Titanium or a different metal.
www.jewelryranks.com /b2c/index.php?main_page=nose_piercing   (315 words)

  
 Nose screws, nose studs, nose pin. Body Piercing Jewelry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The finest quality, nose studs, nose pins including steel and silver nose studs and nose studs with gem.
Clear nose screw / nostril piercing retainer with ball, 18 ga
Clear nose screw / nostril piercing retainer with cone, 18 ga
www.finepiercing.com /nose-studs-screws.html   (159 words)

  
 Nose stud -- should nose studs be placed right, left, or in both nostrils?
Nose piercing has been around since biblical times.
Nose piercing and studs were brought to American culture as a way to challenge the status quo more than anything.
Not only is his left nostril pierced, but he has a piercing in his right nostril as well.
www.body-jewelry-useek.com /1199-nose-stud.htm   (449 words)

  
 wfrv.com - Wisconsin Girl Gets In Trouble For Nose Piercing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
She said she disagreed with the contention of officials at Salem Grade School that the nose piercing, a small stud at the side of her nose, was a distraction.
But the only piercings allowed under school rules are pierced ears, and the girl wound up getting five days of in-school detention.
Estrada said she did not think having her nose pierced was any different than a teacher who has a tattoo.
wfrv.com /local/local_story_081131331.html   (395 words)

  
 Nose Piercing - Page 4 - LoveShack.org Community Forums
Very happy about/with it I had it done with a Needle by a pro and things were OK but after two weeks I got tired of the *screw* that was in and tried to change it.
When the piercing shop opened they bent my gold star and the piercing was quite swollen for a few days but now that has been over a week and things are once again starting to look better
Piercings are fantastic and a great expierience.just ask me ive had over 9 of them (not counting the amount i had in ear in highschool)
www.loveshack.org /forums/t42210/15-2   (780 words)

  
 Tatoos, Nose Piercing, And Body Piercing
Consequently, nose piercing risks getting bacteria into your bloodstream which may cause extreme infection, sickness and, in some cases, may even cause death if not attended to when certain symptoms occur like headaches, nausea and rapid weight loss.
Also, a "stud" or "ring" piercing may become impacted and have to be surgically removed.
Some of the so-called body piercing and tattoo experts may have no formal training in the art they practice so who can ensure they stick to set safety standards set up by the Association Of Professional Piercers.
www.scambustersusa.com /articles/The_Business_of_Beauty/tatoos_nose_piercing_and_body_piercing.shtml   (279 words)

  
 Nose piercing retainer, 18 ga   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The simple piece shown here is a must-have for anyone with a nose piercing.
This 18 gauge nose piercing retainer is made of clear lucite so that it is barely visible to even the most hawk-eyed boss or parent.
Designed to fit the average nose piercing with a 10mm bar length and 18 gauge diameter, this is one of the most utilitarian pieces of nose jewelry you'll ever order.
www.mspiercing.com /Product/1058.aspx   (151 words)

  
 Wild Sound » Proper Nose Piercing Care
There is precious little information about this issue and all the piercing technicians tell you is to keep doing the “sea salt soaks.” But I was never able to figure out how I was supposed to soak my nose in saltwater without drowning myself.
I have had my nose pierced now for 6 months and its been nothing but problems, i take good care of it for the most part, and as one person said my bump is inside my nose.
I had my nose pierced 2 months back and i tried all the methods to get rid of this red lump near the peircing..but no result.Thanks for the info I am trying tree tea oil today..will keep you guys posted for further updates.
blogs.law.harvard.edu /ceerock/2006/06/07/proper-nose-piercing-care   (2576 words)

  
 Nose Rings-Nose Piercing Jewelry: BodySparkle
Nose Rings is a generic term for nose jewelry.
Nose jewelry is available in several different styles and there is no "right" type of nose jewelry.
Body Sparkle is not responsible for the sterilization, insertion, use and care of any piercing, piercing jewelry or piercing accessory purchased or otherwise from our company.
www.body-jewelry-shop.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=11   (282 words)

  
 Nose Rings-BodySparkle Nose Piercing Jewelry
Body Jewelry Sizing Info Curved Barbells, or Bananabells, are a common type of Body Piercing Jewelry, and are most often used in navel piercings, eyebrow piercings, and ear piercings.
Curved barbells are measured by gauge, the thickness of the rod used to make the barbell, and length, the distance across the curve between the two balls.
After the body piercing has healed, a 5/8" Barbell is normally used.
www.body-jewelry-shop.com /nose-rings.html   (464 words)

  
 Nose Piercing, Infected Nose Piercing Care and Aftercare Information with Pictures
The actual nose piercing took about 30 seconds -- made a dot on my nose with a pen, and then double- and triple-checked with me to make sure I was satisfied with its location.
I asked him to move it, and he got going with the actual nose piercing.
Then -- in a move unfortunately blocked in the mirror by his arms -- he brought up the long nose piercing needle and pierced my nose.
www.bodyjewelleryshop.com /nose_piercing.htm   (220 words)

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