Mantra² Tattooing & Piercing

Nose Piercing

Nostril piercing. Slow, fussy healer that dislikes makeup, tissues and glasses.

Healing Time

4–6 months

Cleaning

Twice daily

Downsize

Usually not required

Jewellery

Implant-grade titanium

Step by step

Healing timeline

  1. Day 1

    • Some tenderness and mild swelling is normal
    • Do not remove or fiddle with the jewellery
    • Sleep on a clean pillowcase

  2. Week 1

    • Spray with NeilMed Fine Mist twice a day and pat dry with clean gauze
    • Keep foundation, concealer, serums and toners off the piercing
    • Blow your nose gently, one side at a time
    • No pools, hot tubs or sea

  3. Weeks 2–8

    • Swelling settles and the stud sits flatter to the skin
    • Be careful with glasses, face masks and drying your face
    • Continue saline once a day; skip if it's calm

  4. Months 3–6

    • Heals from the outside in — still fragile internally
    • You can swap to a small implant-grade titanium or gold stud once fully settled

  5. After healing

    • Full internal healing takes 4–6 months
    • Rings can be added once fully healed, not before

Reassurance

Normal during healing

Everyday sensations you can expect during healing.

Mild swelling in the first week
Clear or pale-yellow crust around the stud
Slight redness that fades over the first month
Occasional itching or a mild sneeze reflex

Watch out for

When to contact us

Know the difference between typical irritation and something that needs attention.

Common issues

  • Bumps from knocks or oversized posts
  • Makeup and skincare sitting on the piercing
  • Glasses pressure
  • Snagging with tissues

Contact the studio

  • Bump that isn't settling with a clean routine
  • Persistent redness or tenderness beyond week 2–3
  • Jewellery feeling tight against the skin
  • Anything you're unsure about — send us a photo

Contact us urgently

If you notice any of these, contact us straight away. We'll advise whether to come in for a check-up or seek urgent medical care.

  • Spreading redness or a red streak away from the piercing
  • Hot skin with throbbing pain that worsens by the day
  • Thick yellow or green discharge with a foul smell
  • Fever, chills or feeling generally unwell

Helpful tips

Extra advice for your nose piercing

Nose tips

  • No foundation, concealer or skincare on the piercing
  • Blow your nose gently. Pinch the other side
  • Careful with glasses and face masks — keep the frames and mask edges clean
  • Pat dry with clean gauze after washing your face
  • Never change to a ring until the piercing is fully healed

FAQs

What's normal

Yes, gently. Clean afterwards with NeilMed Fine Mist if needed.

💬 Need some reassurance?

If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: Blowing your nose is painful or causes bleeding.

What's normal

Bumps usually come from a knock, cheap jewellery or an oversized post. A downsize often solves it.

💬 Need some reassurance?

If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: Bump throbs, grows or produces discharge.

What's normal

Keep foundation, concealer and skincare off the piercing itself. Around it is fine.

💬 Need some reassurance?

If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: Makeup has sat on the piercing and it's now red or bumpy.

What's normal

Once fully healed, usually 4–6 months in.

💬 Need some reassurance?

If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: You've tried early and it now feels sore or won't seat.

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Where to go for help

Common healing signs
Mild redness, tenderness, swelling, light flaking or a little clear fluid early on.
Ask the studio
Irritation that is not settling, snagging, jewellery questions or anything unclear.
Seek medical advice today
Increasing pain, heat, spreading redness, yellow or green discharge, fever or feeling unwell. Contact your GP urgently or call NHS 111, without waiting for our reply. Seek emergency care if you are seriously unwell.

Still need help?

Send us a clear photo and one of our experienced team members will review it and advise on the next steps. If appropriate, we'll recommend a studio check-up or seeking medical advice.

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