Even if you already have other piercings, you may still want to get your nose done too.

Thus, adorning your nose with a lovely piece of jewelry can add some fun interest to your appearance.

Nevertheless, they can get infected, leading to pain and problems such as scarring.

Woman with septum and nostril piercings

Choosing a great studio and an even better piercer is essential.

Proper aftercare is essential

As you likely already know, a piercing creates an open wound.

It may be tempting to play with your jewelry, but resist the urge!

Woman with a small diamond nose stud in nostril

If you do need to adjust it, double-check you wash your hands well before touching the piercing.

Thankfully, surgeon Stephen Warren, MD, confirmed withHealthlinethat showering is perfectly okay.

The first step is thorough hand washing, taking care to clean around and under your fingernails in particular.

Woman with a diamond chevron septum piercing

Next, prepare your materials, which typically include a saline solution and a wipe or piece of gauze.

Instead, gently pour on the solution or apply it with a wipe.

Remove any crusty buildup or drainage carefully with a wipe or gauze.

Finally, pat it dry and then leave it alone.

Most shops advise cleaning your new nose jewelry twice daily for the first few weeks.

But you’ll know once all discomfort and discharge have subsided.