A bridge piercing can subtly express your personality, but it may be challenging to heal and care for. This piercing is a daring, yet carefully selected by people who wish to boost their personality. If you’re thinking about getting a bridge piercing or are already wearing one and want some tips on taking care of it well enough that it will survive the long term, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we will find a complete information to Nose Bridge piercing, from its process to its risks and the type of jewellery.
Bridge Piercing
A bridge piercing is a kind of surface piercing, also known as Erl piercing, is unique and dramatic piercing that comes with a twist. You probably thinking what the twist is so unlike other nose piercings this piercing is done horizontally across the bridge of your nose between your eyebrows. Due to its placement, the risk of piercing migration is high as some people do not have much fleshy area where a piercing can be placed.
Piercing Process
The first and foremost step is to choose your piercer wisely. Always go for a piercer with a good reputation, knowledge and experience and a clean workspace.
1. Before the process begins, the piercer will first examine the bridge area of the nose properly to make sure that the structure is capable of accommodating the bridge piercing.
2. He will then ask you to choose your jewellery and fill out the form.
3. The piercer then starts cleaning the area with a disinfectant and marking the points where the piercing will be placed. This will also help you to check the placement of the piercing before the procedure starts.
4. Your piercer will use a needle and gently pull your skin away from the bridge through a clamp and make a hole where they’ll create two holes side by side.
5. As the piercer pushes the needle into the skin, they immediately insert the jewellery and tighten it.
6. After insertion, your piercer will clean the area again and give instructions on caring for your new piercing.
Pain Level & Healing Time
When a needle is inserted through your skin, it’s noticeable that you may feel some discomfort. The amount of pain you feel entirely depends on your tolerance level. Although bridge piercing is not so painful for most people, the area where bridge piercing is done is a thin layer of flesh through which a needle will pass, and you will feel some pressure and uneasiness but not pain.
Moreover, you may experience pain or swelling afterwards on the pierced area.
Bridge piercing heals faster as compared to other nose piercings. But the healing process entirely depends on your aftercare routine. It may take 3-4 months to heal completely. Confirm that your piercing is completely healed because you might feel it is recovered from the outside, but from the inside, it may take time.
Aftercare
Good hygiene practices can help you prevent the risk associated with bridge piercing. Following are the steps to take care of it and avoid complications.
- Washing hands is very important before touching the piercing as it prevents germs from transferring.
- Use Saline solution to clean the area. You can make saline solution yourself by dissolving iodine-free sea salt in water. Clean 2-3 times daily. Avoid saline solutions containing tea tree oil or other additives, as they irritate your piercing.
- Keep your newly pierced body part clean and dry. Avoid touching or rubbing it for a few weeks (unless instructed by your piercer to do so). If your piercing begins to feel irritated or infected, see a doctor.
- It would be best not to accidentally snag or rub against your piercing while getting dressed, brushing your hair, or putting on glasses.
- Avoid makeup and any skin care product near the pierced area because chemicals present in these things might introduce bacteria and irritate the skin.
- It’s essential to leave the piercing in place for the entire healing cycle.
For better care of your piercing, follow your piercer’s instructions to smooth the healing process.
Risks & Complications
Like any form of body modification, bridge nose piercing has some risks. Here are some potential risks you should know in advance.
Infection.
The most common side-effect of a body piercing is infection. However, due to the precautions taken before and after your piercing is done, this is rare and usually only happens due to poor aftercare practices. A piercing infection is terrifying! If you suspect one, it’s important to get in touch with a doctor immediately. You should look after the following symptoms to avoid complications.
- intense swelling
- a hot feeling around the piercing site
- yellowish or greenish discharge
- Too much bleeding or fluid coming out of the hole.
Allergic reaction. Piercing is considered as a foreign object for your body due to which it make a layer of tissue to protect itself from the jewellery. This is normal and usually happens within the first two weeks. However, it may be a sign of allergic reaction due to the metal, though this usually only happens with nickel piercings.
Keloid. A keloid is a growth of scar tissue that forms around a piercing. It’s usually itchy and tender and can affect your appearance. These scars may be scratchy, painful and unattractive, and some people are prone to keloid scars after getting a bridge piercing.
Migration. Bridge piercings are popular and unique, but it is important to ensure the barbell shaft is the right size. If you are not using a barbell that is the right size for your piercing, you may experience migration. This may be caused by putting the wrong sized barbell in your piercing, as body jewellery often migrates when it becomes too large for a fresh piercing. An experienced piercer measures your bridge carefully before placing a new jewellery piece; this helps prevent migrations.
Jewellery Used for Bridge Piercing
Your piercer will be able to tell you the size of your starting gauge is determined by your piercer based on how much tissue you have available on the bridge area of your nose. The bigger the gauge you can comfortably wear, the better (to prevent rejection).Moreover, the best jewellery for bridge piercing are small curved barbells or straight barbells
Moreover, it’s essential to choose hypoallergenic jewellery that will not cause any infection and suits your skin. Titanium is a good choice for your new piercing because it’s strong, lightweight and hypoallergenic. Gold and platinum, however, are even more durable but heavier than titanium.
Anyone can do bridge piercing, but be mindful of its placement if you have glasses. However, they don’t interfere with glasses but talk to your piercer if you have glasses any question so that your piercer can suggest the best placement and jewellery. Before getting a piercing, check out the piercing studio to make sure it’s registered and hygienic, and authenticate that all piercers practice right sanitization procedures. It also always helps to ask for your piercer’s portfolio and references.