Wash your hands before touching the piercing
Clean the piercing 2 times a day with sterile saline solution
Use a clean gauze pad or cotton swab to apply saline gently
Rinse with clean water if needed, then pat dry with a clean paper towel
Avoid twisting, turning, or removing the jewelry
Do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or harsh antiseptics
Avoid makeup, lotions, and skincare products on the piercing area
Keep hair, masks, and clothing from rubbing the piercing
Do not swim in pools, hot tubs, lakes, or oceans until healed
Avoid sleeping on the pierced side
Do not pick at crusts or scabs
Keep bedding, towels, and pillowcases clean
Follow the piercer’s aftercare instructions
Watch for signs of infection such as increasing redness, swelling, pain, pus, or fever
Seek medical help if symptoms worsen or do not improve
Do not change the jewelry until the piercing is fully healed
Use only hypoallergenic jewelry recommended by a professional
Be patient, since nose piercings can take several months to heal