Hey so I'm thinking of getting a nose ring but I'm on poms so I'll have to take it out for competitions and stuff. So, I'm wondering how long is it from when you first get it until you can take it out? And I'd just be taking it out for 12 hours at the most.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fashion and Styles? AquamarineRose answered Wednesday January 16 2008, 7:22 pm: Wow, so I'll admit, my first thought was like what the hell is Poms? I immediately thought of the juice. I am assuming you are referring to cheer leading though. Let's hope so. Anyway, my best friend just got her nose pierced, I was holding her hand when the needle went through her nose and everything, and the woman that pierced it said you can change it in a month. She did not however recommend leaving it out. Ummmm, my older sister has her nose pierced as well, and I remember when she would go to work they would not let her wear it. So, she bought what they call a "retainer" for her nose. Basically, it's just a small, clear piece of plastic that holds the space of the ring. It's close to invisible, hard to notice at all. If that doesn't sound like a good option for you though, 12 hours is not a good time to take it out for...and you don't want to be re piercing it every weekend... [ AquamarineRose's advice column | Ask AquamarineRose A Question ]
babiigirl answered Wednesday January 16 2008, 6:05 pm: I had mine pierced for seven months and i had to take it out for an hour and i could not get the earring back in the save my life. 12 Hours is far to long to even think about leaving it out. [ babiigirl's advice column | Ask babiigirl A Question ]
queenhearts answered Wednesday January 16 2008, 2:32 pm: yeah. i've had mine for over 6 months. sometimes i have to re-pierced it when my jewelry comes out. The healing process can take from a few weeks to 2 months. do you really want a nose ring or a stud? you'll have to start with a stud first because you'll have to rotate the piercing time from time. there will be dried blood and if you have a ring.. you'll just move it and possibly tear the inside of your nose.. and infection! I had to gauge my nose for a ring and rotating was a pain, so i can imagine if you just got it pierced.. it would be horrible. you can get a tiny stud. i know stores carry retainers: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
it's bad to keep the piercing out for an hour, so i doubt it can last 12 hours without you having to re pierce it.
thelaura answered Wednesday January 16 2008, 7:25 am: It can take up to a year for your nose piercing to heal. 12 hours is way too long to be taking it out for.. Even 1 hour is.
You're supposed to leave it alone as it's healing. Not keep taking it out and trying to push it back in again - it will never heal at that rate.
I had 2 failed attempts at mine because they closed up when I was out and I didn't have spare jewelry with me. [ thelaura's advice column | Ask thelaura A Question ]
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