Nose Piercing: A nose piercing in the curve of the nostril holds a delicate ring or stud. Through the septum - the piece of cartilage that divides the nostrils - the jewelry is a more substantial ring, "horseshoe" or bar. Much more rare, a piercing through the top of the nose between the eyes (bridge piercing), is designed for a bar with studs on either end. Here's what to expect for the most common nose piercing for jewelry inserted into the side of the nostril. The process is almost identical for a septum piercing. The piercing site is cleaned and marked with a surgical marker or gentian violet. A small piece of cork is placed inside the nostril. Round forceps are placed over the mark on the nostril and the needle placed inside them. The needle is pushed through the nostril into the cork. The jewelry is inserted into the hollow end of the needle and is pulled through with the rest of the needle. The needle is removed leaving the jewelry behind.onth or two. ...
