Nose Piercing advice ? :)

Robynne

Hello there! I really want to get my nose pierced, Im just afraid it will hurt really bad... I got my tongue pierced and all of my friends with it done were saying " oh nahhh it didn't hurt a bit!" and so I thought it would be fine, but I thought it hurt when I got it done alright.. but I think thats just me personally, but I wouldnt have the worst pain tolerance, but I did think that hurt a bit alright ... and Ive read that a tongue is one of the least painful and the nose is supposed to be pretty sore! so what are your opinions? Id like to hear and know everything .. and please be completely honest! and if you know about aftercare, and any tips or advice! thank you !

carlarua

I nearly fainted when I had the piercing in my nose done, and that was the only time that ever happened with any piercing or tattoo.
I've a high tolerance for pain, but it had the physical effect of scratching nails over a blackboard, I've no other way of describing it.
I took the piercing out a few years ago when I had a bad cold, and it closed up in a very short time. And while I love nose piercings, I'm not having that one re-done

Atavan-Halen

It's different for everyone. If you want it then go get it done and don't worry about the pain! Piercings are going to hurt somewhat at the end of the day.

Robynne

carlarua wrote: »

I nearly fainted when I had the piercing in my nose done, and that was the only time that ever happened with any piercing or tattoo.
I've a high tolerance for pain, but it had the physical effect of scratching nails over a blackboard, I've no other way of describing it.
I took the piercing out a few years ago when I had a bad cold, and it closed up in a very short time. And while I love nose piercings, I'm not having that one re-done

Oh god did you really? ... See Im such a wimp so Im really freaked about the pain of it because I heard it does really hurt.. Awwh thats a shame it closed up on you, especially when you like them thanks for the reply

Robynne

atavan-halen wrote: »

It's different for everyone. If you want it then go get it done and don't worry about the pain! Piercings are going to hurt somewhat at the end of the day.

Thats true allright, Im just afraid because I thought the tongue hurt which everyone says its grand so maybe I wouldnt be able for the nose haha... Yeah your right because Ill never fully know until I do it.. Im just a big wimp haha.. thanks for replying!

boomkatalog

My nose piercing was my second most painful but having said that, its bearable. It only hurts a little more because its one of those areas where you get a little shock pain, like when you bang your funny bone. Its like when you bang your nose, your eyes water but the pain doesn't last. So when you pierce it, the eye on the side you pierce will water but its not so bad, honestly thinking about it will only make you nervous, and when I'm nervous about a piercing I get dizzy. Just pick a day to do it and don't think about it anymore then

carlarua

Well, atavan-halen has a very good point. Pain is relative, and what's excruciating for one person is hardly noticeable for someone else. You can get a whole way with appropriate breathing
Whenever I get a piercing, I always feel as if they're trying to park a bus in there...sideways

seanybiker

I didn't find it sore at all. Yeah you can feel it but that's bound to happen. Some tears after it, was funny.

As someone else said though, pain can vary from person to person.

Best of luck with it

Raze_them_all

It's bloody torture, seriously don't do it, signle handedly the most excrutiating piercing a person can get

Viva La Gloria

Are you talking about a standard nose piercing? I got mine done last year and it was absolutely fine. When she finished I said "Wow, that wasn't so bad at all" and she said "You're the first person to say that!" I was well surprised. I mean, yeah it was sore as piercings go, but it wasn't excruciating either. And it only lasts for a second anyway! If you really want to get it done you should just bite the bullet and do it. You'll be glad you did it because the end result will be great. I'm so happy I got mine done, I absolutely love it!

moonflower

Pain is definitely relative, but my nose piercing was probably the most painful. It was just a sharp quick pain, my eye on that side started watering and it was all over in seconds. Unlike most of my other piercings it never hurt again after that moment.

Cupcake_Crisis

Raze_them_all wrote: »

It's bloody torture, seriously don't do it, signle handedly the most excrutiating piercing a person can get

That's a bit dramatic

Viva La Gloria

moonflower wrote: »

Pain is definitely relative, but my nose piercing was probably the most painful. It was just a sharp quick pain, my eye on that side started watering and it was all over in seconds. Unlike most of my other piercings it never hurt again after that moment.

It's relative, yes, but I wouldn't abstain from doing it for purely out of fear of only a possibility of it being too painful. I thought mine was going to be much worse from what people were saying but when I actually went through with it I was so glad that I didn't let my fear get the better of me because it was fine. I personally believe that if you really want to get it done, you'll go ahead and do it despite the possibility of it being painful for two seconds.

Raze_them_all

Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

That's a bit dramatic

I'm sick of the stupid does it hurt questions so I no longer answer them

Cupcake_Crisis

Raze_them_all wrote: »

I'm sick of the stupid does it hurt questions so I no longer answer them

Yet....... you answered it! :P

Raze_them_all

Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

Yet....... you answered it! :P

check every post in a does it hurt question, all i copy of each other

Star Lord

Raze_them_all wrote: »

check every post in a does it hurt question, all i copy of each other

All well and good when you've plenty experience like you do Raze. We were all newbs at one stage or another, so cut them some slack, or don't bother replying to those threads at all.

Raze_them_all

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

All well and good when you've plenty experience like you do Raze. We were all newbs at one stage or another, so cut them some slack, or don't bother replying to those threads at all.

Isn't there a section in the forum charter which says they are to be locked??

*goes searching*


"Threads asking "Does it hurt to get X pierced/tattooed", "Where/what should I get a tattoo of", "How much is it to get X pierced/tattooed" are frowned upon, and will get locked or moved. There are existing threads which cover these topics, which you can read to get the required information, or to seek advice. If you have a solid idea and are trying to finalize everything, then people will be more than willing to help. "

Star Lord

Raze_them_all wrote: »

Isn't there a section in the forum charter which says they are to be locked??

*goes searching*


"Threads asking "Does it hurt to get X pierced/tattooed", "Where/what should I get a tattoo of", "How much is it to get X pierced/tattooed" are frowned upon, and will get locked or moved. There are existing threads which cover these topics, which you can read to get the required information, or to seek advice. If you have a solid idea and are trying to finalize everything, then people will be more than willing to help. "

It's also a boards wide rule not to question moderators on thread. You want me to follow it to the letter, then I should probably go back and infract you for a bunch of things. Don't be a dick is one of the main rules too. The people asking these things are not regulars, they do not bother reading the charters, and I'm not going to strike them down for asking. I'm just asking you to stop taking the piss every time please.

Cupcake_Crisis

I was just messing around with Raze and didn't mean to start anything off! Sorry guys!

Robynne

Well Im sorry Raze that my question annoyed you so much! .. It was a genuine question and everyone is different... So maybe yes it is a 'stupid' question which I more than likely know that yes it will hurt ... but Im the type of person that needs reassurance with these things and I need to psych myself up for a while and get my head around it ... I didnt realise it was against the rules and what not ... it was just sincere ... so my apologies... But If I had experience in certain topics I wouldn't act prickish to people who are genuinely looking for advice! Id actually try and help! But whatever keeps your world spinning I suppose!

Robynne

boomkatalog wrote: »

My nose piercing was my second most painful but having said that, its bearable. It only hurts a little more because its one of those areas where you get a little shock pain, like when you bang your funny bone. Its like when you bang your nose, your eyes water but the pain doesn't last. So when you pierce it, the eye on the side you pierce will water but its not so bad, honestly thinking about it will only make you nervous, and when I'm nervous about a piercing I get dizzy. Just pick a day to do it and don't think about it anymore then

Oh really was it ? And what was your worst ?? ... Awwh yes I totally understand what you mean! ... Its just a sensitive area ... awh right okai so ! .. Yeah but I need to get my head around it before I do it .. because If I want something Ill make sure it will happen it will be like a goal.. so by finding out about it ill want it more you know? ... Yeah I really should just do that haha :P ... How long does it take to heal? ... thanks for the response by the way

Robynne

carlarua wrote: »

Well, atavan-halen has a very good point. Pain is relative, and what's excruciating for one person is hardly noticeable for someone else. You can get a whole way with appropriate breathing
Whenever I get a piercing, I always feel as if they're trying to park a bus in there...sideways

Yes its true! ... Im just worried that most people say the tongue is a breeze and I thought it hurt haha... so maybe I cant handle pain haha ...
but yeah I do understand!
hahah thats random
thanks for replying!

Robynne

seanybiker wrote: »

I didn't find it sore at all. Yeah you can feel it but that's bound to happen. Some tears after it, was funny.

As someone else said though, pain can vary from person to person.

Best of luck with it

Really? Thats great! Id love if I was like that when and of I get it done! haha ...
Awwh yeah I heard about that allright haha My eyes would probably go into a spasm haha.
Yes its very true!
Thank you!

Robynne

moonflower wrote: »

Pain is definitely relative, but my nose piercing was probably the most painful. It was just a sharp quick pain, my eye on that side started watering and it was all over in seconds. Unlike most of my other piercings it never hurt again after that moment.

Yeah! ... Oh really? ... yeah atleast its quick allright! although the piercer I go to uses needles instead of a gun ... what did you use? ...
Ohh didnt it? Thats good to know! I was wondering about that actually!
thanks!

Robynne

Viva La Gloria wrote: »

It's relative, yes, but I wouldn't abstain from doing it for purely out of fear of only a possibility of it being too painful. I thought mine was going to be much worse from what people were saying but when I actually went through with it I was so glad that I didn't let my fear get the better of me because it was fine. I personally believe that if you really want to get it done, you'll go ahead and do it despite the possibility of it being painful for two seconds.

Viva La Gloria wrote: »

Are you talking about a standard nose piercing? I got mine done last year and it was absolutely fine. When she finished I said "Wow, that wasn't so bad at all" and she said "You're the first person to say that!" I was well surprised. I mean, yeah it was sore as piercings go, but it wasn't excruciating either. And it only lasts for a second anyway! If you really want to get it done you should just bite the bullet and do it. You'll be glad you did it because the end result will be great. I'm so happy I got mine done, I absolutely love it!

Yeah just a standard one .... Awwh really? Great to hear! .... haha oh you lucy thing! ... Awwh yes I totally understand what you mean ... Yeah I do really want it! ... Awwwh thats brill to hear ...
yeah your right I shouldn't let pain and fear get the best of me! But by asking these questions I become more relaxed to the thought of it !:) Yeah I dont mind hearing the truth and stuff about it though! It actually makes me want it more when I know everything about it and dont end up getting a few surprises along the way! haha ... Awwh okai!
thanks very much for your response!

Robynne

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

It's also a boards wide rule not to question moderators on thread. You want me to follow it to the letter, then I should probably go back and infract you for a bunch of things. Don't be a dick is one of the main rules too. The people asking these things are not regulars, they do not bother reading the charters, and I'm not going to strike them down for asking. I'm just asking you to stop taking the piss every time please.

Sorry if Ive caused hastle!

Star Lord

Robynne wrote: »

Sorry if Ive caused hastle!

You haven't, so don't be.

I know that Raze was simply trying to point out (in his own way ) that there are many topics where people ask about how much X hurts, but when people aren't regulars here, and don't see the posts on the main page, then they just post and ask. I've no problem with this, as often they simply don't know!

Angron

I got my septum done about 2 years ago, but after getting a bout of the flu I took it out and let it heal. Got it re-pierced about a year ago cause I was finished up in school, and I've had it in ever since. It stung quite a bit, and did make my eyes water, but both piercers had told me to expect that. Overall it was bearable and the pain didn't last too long.

Robynne

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

You haven't, so don't be.

I know that Raze was simply trying to point out (in his own way ) that there are many topics where people ask about how much X hurts, but when people aren't regulars here, and don't see the posts on the main page, then they just post and ask. I've no problem with this, as often they simply don't know!

ok so thanks!
Well yeah I know, I didnt mean to annoy him .. I just did want to know.. and Im still working out how to properly use this haha so I didnt mean to have a repetitive question!

JaneHudson

Maybe a 'does it hurt' sticky?

Wow that sentence looks dirty. Seriously though it does get repeated a lot.

To answer the original question, it only hurt when I forgot it was there and went to rub my nose only to be painfully reminded that the itch was caused by a new piercing.

Viva La Gloria

Robynne wrote: »

Yeah just a standard one .... Awwh really? Great to hear! .... haha oh you lucy thing! ... Awwh yes I totally understand what you mean ... Yeah I do really want it! ... Awwwh thats brill to hear ...
yeah your right I shouldn't let pain and fear get the best of me! But by asking these questions I become more relaxed to the thought of it ! Yeah I dont mind hearing the truth and stuff about it though! It actually makes me want it more when I know everything about it and dont end up getting a few surprises along the way! haha ... Awwh okai!
thanks very much for your response!

No problem! Good luck, and make sure to post a pic if/when you get it done!

Denny M wrote: »

I got my septum done about 2 years ago, but after getting a bout of the flu I took it out and let it heal. Got it re-pierced about a year ago cause I was finished up in school, and I've had it in ever since. It stung quite a bit, and did make my eyes water, but both piercers had told me to expect that. Overall it was bearable and the pain didn't last too long.

Grand, I've been wanting to get my septum done for some time now. Although I'm flying to America in 4 weeks so I'm not sure if I can get it done before then. I know that when I got my nose pierced there was something about not being able to fly for a while after...

shannie

Raze_them_all wrote: »

It's bloody torture, seriously don't do it, signle handedly the most excrutiating piercing a person can get

talk about putting a person off the idea haha

Posy

I think the problem with the 'does it hurt' question is while that everybody varies with pain thresholds, it's a piercing so it obviously will hurt!
But if you honestly tell someone that it hurt a lot, you can freak them out and put them off and if you tell them it was fine, didn't hurt at all, they won't be expecting it if it really does hurt! :eek:

Well, Robynne, have you got your piercing yet?
Remember, in regards to the pain issue- it's a maximum of a few seconds pain and then you have a great piercing!

Robynne

Posy wrote: »

I think the problem with the 'does it hurt' question is while that everybody varies with pain thresholds, it's a piercing so it obviously will hurt!
But if you honestly tell someone that it hurt a lot, you can freak them out and put them off and if you tell them it was fine, didn't hurt at all, they won't be expecting it if it really does hurt! :eek:

Well, Robynne, have you got your piercing yet?
Remember, in regards to the pain issue- it's a maximum of a few seconds pain and then you have a great piercing!

Yeah your right! But I dont mind if someone says yes it will hurt ... if it did hurt them because I know everyones different I just like to hear opinions ....
Nope I havent gotten it yet ... the problem is that in school theyd freak so im waiting until ive some time off to do it ... I contacted the piercer he said it can take up to 5 months to heal , and cant be done with a clear bar so i dont know how im going to get away with it .. thats the prob ... atleast they havent spotted my tongue......yet!! haha

Robynne

Viva La Gloria wrote: »

No problem! Good luck, and make sure to post a pic if/when you get it done!




Grand, I've been wanting to get my septum done for some time now. Although I'm flying to America in 4 weeks so I'm not sure if I can get it done before then. I know that when I got my nose pierced there was something about not being able to fly for a while after...

Okai thank you! I will post a picture If I ever get around to doing it! .. haha
I need to wait a while id say because ill get killed in school and ive no way of hiding it?

Robynne

JaneHudson wrote: »

Maybe a 'does it hurt' sticky?

Wow that sentence looks dirty. Seriously though it does get repeated a lot.

To answer the original question, it only hurt when I forgot it was there and went to rub my nose only to be painfully reminded that the itch was caused by a new piercing.

haha ... I know I just want to talk to people with the piercing or whatever...
Awwwh right ok! Well thanks for the reponse!

Viva La Gloria

Robynne wrote: »

Okai thank you! I will post a picture If I ever get around to doing it! .. haha
I need to wait a while id say because ill get killed in school and ive no way of hiding it?

You can get a retainer which is like a clear coloured stud that you can use if you need to hide it. Although a nose piercing normally takes between 6-8 weeks to heal and it's not recommended to change the stud/ring before that time. But I guess you can just ask in the piercing studio

Robynne

Viva La Gloria wrote: »

You can get a retainer which is like a clear coloured stud that you can use if you need to hide it. Although a nose piercing normally takes between 6-8 weeks to heal and it's not recommended to change the stud/ring before that time. But I guess you can just ask in the piercing studio

Yeah asked him and he said it can take 4-5 months to heal! ...
and I cant get it pierced with a retainer... I was hoping it wouldnt take that long and id be able to do it when Id time off school ... but i dont know what to do now

Viva La Gloria

I was lucky, I sort of just 'showed up' with it in work and hoped for the best. Hardly anyone even noticed :P

Posy

Robynne wrote: »

I need to wait a while id say because ill get killed in school and ive no way of hiding it?

I assume you're over 18 because if not, you won't get pierced anywhere reputable.

Sparkles:)

not a does it hurt question but lik how annoying is a septum piercing when you have a cold?!!! it seems lik the most annoying thing that one could ever have

Raze_them_all

Ha ha yeah it is very annoying alright

Angron

It's all right if it's been healed a while, but if it's new the constant sniffling and rubbing your nose can irritate the hell out of it.

Sparkles:)

might just put that one off until after the auld winter so... how long does it take to heal? 6weeks?

Angron

I forget how long it took mine to heal, I got it around Halloween of last year and it was grand by Christmas anyway.

Robynne

Posy wrote: »

I assume you're over 18 because if not, you won't get pierced anywhere reputable.

Im 18 in May ... its over 16 withouth an adult present for most piercings... over 18 for some particular ones.. so everywhere is the same on that one ..

Robynne

Viva La Gloria wrote: »

I was lucky, I sort of just 'showed up' with it in work and hoped for the best. Hardly anyone even noticed :P

Oh really? :P might not be so bad so ! :P ... I want a few piercings like a few on my ear and bellybutton too so it might be wise to go for the less obvious ones first .. but I suppose a nose stud is fairly small anyway

Robynne

Septum piercings look unreal I think

Xochi

Snip

Raze_them_all

Do you actually know that or did you just hear it