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health articles 76 [1876]After Getting A Nose Piercing Its finally your turn to sit in front of the piercing artist. The fifteen minutes you were seated in the reception area seemed like a long wait. Youve nervously flicked through the magazines in the salon. But, you didnt really read anything. Your mind was all blank. Yes! The time has come. And, although youve been planning to get a nose piercing for a very long time, you cant help but feel scared and excited at the same time. As you walked to the chair, awareness took over and you looked around the room, made sure that the artist has an Association of Professional Piercers certificate and observed the way she sanitized her hands before she approached you and asked you to sit on the chair. You even watched her tear the sealed package containing the sterilized needle. Things were going very well and you laid back to brace yourself for the pain that will follow. And, after a while, the nose piercing was done. With a satisfied smile on your face, you examined the new stud on your nose. It looked quite nice, a very tiny sparkle on your upturned nose. Now What? Getting a nose piercing isnt just about fun. It involves getting a set of new responsibilities that you need to take seriously. If your new nose piercing doesnt heal properly, it may get infected. And, you need to watch out for signs of infection. If you notice any redness, discharge, foul odors or a rash around the location where you got your nose piercing, do head to the doctor immediately. You may have an infection. And, you shouldnt try to treat it on your own. You should rinse the pierced area with antibacterial soap and water twice a day and remove any crusty substances that you may find on it. Make sure that you dry the area properly every time you rinse it. And, if youre a workout buff, you should make sure that you clean the area properly after one. The Day You Want to Let it Go There will come a time when you will look at yo