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| Nose piercing | |
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| Nicknames | Nostril ring, nose ring, septum piercing |
| Location | Nose (nostril, nasal septum, nose bridge) |
| Jewelry | Nose stud, nose bone, circular barbell, curved barbell, captive bead ring |
| Healing | 3 to 4 months for nostril and bridge, 1.5 to 2 for septum |
Nose piercing is the piercing of the skin or cartilage which forms any part of the nose, normally for the purpose of wearing jewelry, called a nose-jewel.[1] Among the different varieties of nose piercings, the nostril piercing is the most common.[1]
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