Wash your hands before touching the piercing
Clean the piercing 2 times a day with sterile saline solution
Gently soak or spray the area with saline
Pat dry with clean paper towel or gauze
Avoid twisting, turning, or removing the jewelry
Do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or harsh soaps
Avoid makeup, lotions, and skincare products on the piercing
Do not swim in pools, hot tubs, lakes, or oceans until healed
Avoid sleeping on the pierced side
Keep hair, clothing, and masks away from the piercing
Do not pick off crusts or scabs
Use only jewelry made of implant-grade titanium, surgical steel, gold, or niobium
Watch for signs of infection such as severe redness, swelling, pus, or worsening pain
Seek medical help if symptoms get worse or do not improve
Follow your piercer’s aftercare instructions
Be patient, since nose piercings can take months to heal