If your jewelry falls out, replace it immediately. With a little bit of time, the walls of your nasal cavity will heal up and your piercing will be healed. Ensure you replace any jewelry you lose or fall out as soon as possible if you lose your jewelry. When replacing jewelry, don’t force it if the piercing hole closes before it can be replaced. It’s time for you to have your piercing re-pierced.

Don’t touch the jewelry. It is possible to damage the surrounding skin by spinning, scratching, or moving the jewelry, and this can lead to scarring, scarring bumps, and other unsightly issues. As cartilage is particularly vulnerable to damage, you should be extra cautious when wearing jewelry while it is healing. Make sure to avoid sleeping on the side where your nostrils are pierced, blow your nose carefully when changing, and be careful when changing your clothes.

Jewelry style is important. You can get started with either a stud or a hoop as an initial piece of jewelry, but starting with a hoop will cause the piercing to heal with a curve, so it is recommended that you start with a stud. If you want to switch to a hoop later, you can always do so. Studs come in different prong styles; which one you select depends on your personal preference. If you are getting your first piece of jewelry, make sure the prong is long enough to accommodate swelling. Once your nose heals, you can get a better-fitting nose stud that is more comfortable. Although the longer prong might itch or poke inside your nose, it will heal in time.

Watch for signs of infection. There are a lot of harmful bacteria living in the nose. In part due to the role of the nose as a barrier against germs, the nostrils are particularly crowded with microbes. It is possible for bacteria in the nose to cause infections that can lead to serious complications, such as tissue death, so severe that removing part or all of the nose is required. Don’t take the risk; if you notice any symptoms of infection, consult your doctor as soon as possible.