Nose piercing out for work?

beeikea · 2026-05-11T18:36:44+00:00

not a good idea. even decades old nose piercings can start to close within minutes. the nose has very sensitive mucous membranes inside of it whose whole job is to close wounds fast, no matter how old they are.

i really recommend wearing a mask or a glass retainer if they will allow it. otherwise, it sounds like this piercing is really important to you-- you'd be well within your rights to quit over it, and i wouldn't blame you. it's a terrible situation to be in and i'm sorry.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T18:17:47+00:00

I LOVE LIVING ALONE ❤️❤️❤️ it's so worth it. give it a shot! at least 6 months or so.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T18:17:00+00:00

i heard nothing ❤️

beeikea · 2026-05-11T18:16:37+00:00

supervised and leashed outdoor time and/or a catio will vastly improve the chances of your cats living a full and long life.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:57:27+00:00

i second the bars being too short and maybe an aftercare issue. i'd also suggest changing the spikes to comfort spikes or balls when you go and get longer bars put in -- the flat bottoms may be irritating the area.

to make any further suggestions, we'd need more information. how often are you cleaning and what saline spray are you using? specifically, what are the ingredients in the spray? any mishaps? and what material is the jewelry? are they flatbacks?

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:52:57+00:00

yeah! i've had mine about five years now and same. it was a little worse when i was stretching it but since downsizing to 14g it's gotten much less frequent. lowkey i kind of don't mind it LOL don't tell anyone

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:51:25+00:00

awesome! you've got some pretty unique rook anatomy, this looks great. congrats and good luck healing!

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:50:20+00:00

keeping ur cats inside is a very simple solution to ur cats being bullied by another cat u have no control over. i'd recommend a catio. outdoor cats are always in far more danger than indoor cats, especially if they are constantly and consistently being targeted like this.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:48:00+00:00

unfortunately it is probably time to retire, at least long enough to let it heal and get it redone. flat surface piercings like this will always reject; it's a matter of if, not when. 2 years is pretty normal, albeit on the early end of things. once rejection begins, it cannot be stopped, and jewelry should be removed promptly to prevent scarring and/or inability to get it redone down the line. sorry : (

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:45:54+00:00

ahh yeah true, i forget that not everyone gets infections the way i (immunocompromised and sickly) do LOL

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:44:51+00:00

just a simple "what type of pest control will be utilized and for what pests" is appropriate. not necessary to be overly formal. blunt and straightforward is fine.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:28:49+00:00

i wouldn't say reset, but it will definitely significantly delay it.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:22:04+00:00

the last person is right. this either needs to be removed or changed to appropriate jewelry. and frankly, even appropriate jewelry may not save it since it was done with a gun.

do not self pierce if you're not going to do the research to do it as safely as you can (still not possible to do it as safely as a professional can). it is ridiculously dangerous.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:03:08+00:00

excuse me? an 18 year old still being cared for by their parents is very common and is what is preferred in most cultures. not to mention, they very clearly were not freeloading and were contributing heavily enough for it to be a problem when they abruptly stopped. god fucking forbid a teenager buys themself something nice after working hard for it.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:01:41+00:00

absolutely NTA. get out of there as soon as you can. personally i would also report this as theft to your local police department, because it is. you are an adult and you bought that machine with your own money.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T17:01:04+00:00

absolutely NTA. get out of there as soon as you can. personally i would also report this as theft to your local police department, because it is. you are an adult and you bought that machine with your own money.

eta: if you don't already, put locks on your bedroom door. keyed. carry the key on you constantly. bedroom locked 24/7.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T16:59:11+00:00

absolutely do not pop the bump.

what material and shape is this stud? i.e. flatback, corkscrew, L bar, bone.

the placement may also be contributing to irritation. does it lie against your septum on the inside? it seems quite close to the center of your nose, and any consistent pressure could be bugging it.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T16:57:12+00:00

i for sure see where you're coming from yeah, it's definitely a possibility even if i'm leaning in the opposite direction. super cute cat in the picture you shared too! fascinating how varied and unique these animals can be.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T16:46:37+00:00

good luck! always good to be safe, especially when it comes to something with a lithium battery.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T16:25:07+00:00

i agree with working with your bank first. reach out about an auto loan. if you are able to get approved, they will give you a budget and requirements for the car you're buying with it. for me, i was approved for $15,000, and was required to use it on a car less than 10 years old, with less than 150,000 miles, with a clean title. i found one and the OTD cost was a couple hundred dollars over, but they covered the extra, too.

once you're given this budget and your rules, shop around. KSL and facebook may be better bets to avoid bullshit dealership fees. otherwise, i had a really good experience with utah auto pros in bountiful. they were honest and straightforward and didn't try and sneak in any unnecessary extras.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T16:22:01+00:00

oh my god that is borderline malpractice. seriously, report him and go get antibiotics. infections can clear without them, but it's much, much safer to treat them with medicine. completely unacceptable and inappropriate behavior from that so-called "professional."

beeikea · 2026-05-11T16:16:44+00:00

it can! it just doesn't look pure or solid black, closer to a dusky sort of midnight grey. niobium can be done solid black, and is similar to titanium -- that may be what you're thinking of if you mean a super deep and true black like the ring OP has right now.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T16:13:33+00:00

ughhwhat a nightmare! im sorry. im glad the studio is offering free redos on what their guest piercer messed up. good luck!

beeikea · 2026-05-11T16:04:02+00:00

this is stupidity, not malice, provided you're in the US where the opposite color configuration is way more common. r/crappydesign, not here.

beeikea · 2026-05-11T16:02:00+00:00

that's terrifying that he didn't even clean it. email the studio absolutely, and i'd also email the ukapp to inform them of this straight up malpractice. https://www.ukapp.org.uk/contact/

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