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How do I tell if my new nose stud is sinking in or just swollen?

by Jen
(USA)

Answer 1
Considering your skin has just been pierced inflammation may occur in your cells’ attempts to protect you (in this case inflammation is a natural response). If the swelling persists after about a week then I’d consider taking a closer look at your cleaning process and possibly talk to your doctor if you notice signs of piercing infection. Going back to where you got your nose pierced and talking to your piercer (if possible that is) is also an open option for you to get a professional opinion. Make sure you watch for signs of infection and if you feel pain then it’s likely that your piercing is swollen.

If you think that it’s sinking in then you likely won't feel much pain (based on my experience of having had a sinking stud after piercing my nose). If it sinks in then you can tell by how much of it comes out when you push outwards from the inside of the nose. If it IS sinking I suggest you swap it out sooner rather than later. A sinking nose stud isn’t the worst thing to happen but it can cause potential problems in the future. I wasn’t able to go to my piercer to get it done, so I switched mine out at home. However, I really wouldn’t suggest doing that. For me, it was fine because I had a clean nose stud readily available to replace the other one and my parents had experience with body piercings and could help me. Instead, I suggest you go to your piercer if possible and get them to switch it out.

Please take good care of your piercing, as I’d hate for you to be left with an infection. Make sure to check up on your piercing and hopefully my response helped you a bit!

Answer 2
Dont worry on the first day it will swell and the second to third day it sinks in i have both sides of my nose pierced and it happened to both sides my parents used to have face piercings and say its normal after 3 to 4 days it should be better if it doesnt check up with your piercer i also used ice to let it unswell!

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