What do you think?

I had my nose pierced approximately 34 hours ago, my first
piercing. Before I went I did some research online, looked
at many nostril piercing pics and read about correct
placement. Based on that I had a good idea where I wanted
the piercing placed.

When I got to the studio my piercer chose a placement then
showed it to me and asked how I felt about it. I told him I
thought it looked too close to the face and I'd feel more
comfortable putting it a couple more millimeters to the
front. He said he didn't think it was too close and it
should stay where it was. In the end I let him do what he
wanted. I was looking at my face sideways in a hand held
mirror and thought maybe he can see things better from the
outside than I can. Also, he's the pro, he must have his
reasons.

I went ahead and let him do it and the result is now I have
a piercing I still think should be a couple millimeters more
to the front and is sitting too close to the face.

My piercer opens in two hours and I'm going in to have it
removed and ask him if it can be redone. If he says no I'm
going to go elsewhere. I know I'm risking having a scar so
I want to get some opinions before I do this. I'm not a
professional piercer and maybe this man had a good reason to
place it where he did, something I don't know about.

I have a blog set up with comparison pics I Photoshopped to
show what I have and what I want. And yes, I realize I'm
only talking about a couple millimeters, but the way things
are now I think the piercing sits too close to my cheek,
isn't centered on the nostril and I'm unhappy with it.

If I wanted to wear a ring in it in the future it'd look odd
sitting so close to my face (in my opinion), plus there is
so much room between where I wanted it and where he put it
there is practically space to have another piercing done.
I'd rather have no piercing at all than one I'm unhappy with.

pics can be seen at:
http://notsatisfiedwithmypiercing.blogspot.com/

Any advice or thoughts you have are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

"LC" <LC@fakemail.com> wrote in message
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> I'd rather have no piercing at all than one
> I'm unhappy with.
>
> pics can be seen at:
> http://notsatisfiedwithmypiercing.blogspot.com/

Of course, you already know that *you're* the only one who can decide if the
placement is aesthetically pleasing to you. That said, however, I think the
current placement is more than acceptable, and your proposed placement is
unbalanced and too far forward.

JMO, worth every penny you paid for it.
-j
(lurker)

LC schrieb:

> Any advice or thoughts you have are greatly appreciated.
> Thanks in advance.

In my opinion, that's a perfectly placed nostril piercing, it sits
right in the crease and looks nicely balanced. The one you want would
be too far forward for my taste and looks like so many that weren't
done right and/or done with a piercing gun.
But eventually, it's your nose, and if you want it done differently,
it's your call.

Nina

jacqui{JB} schrieb:
> "LC" <LC@fakemail.com> wrote in message
> news:e7dlic$925$1@newsreader2.netcologne.de...
>
>> I'd rather have no piercing at all than one
>> I'm unhappy with.
>>
>> pics can be seen at:
>> http://notsatisfiedwithmypiercing.blogspot.com/
>
> Of course, you already know that *you're* the only one who can decide if the
> placement is aesthetically pleasing to you. That said, however, I think the
> current placement is more than acceptable, and your proposed placement is
> unbalanced and too far forward.
>
> JMO, worth every penny you paid for it.
> -j
> (lurker)


Interesting. Thanks for your input, J. Exactly what I
wanted to hear.

Nina Baltes schrieb:
> LC schrieb:
>
>> Any advice or thoughts you have are greatly appreciated.
>> Thanks in advance.
>
> In my opinion, that's a perfectly placed nostril piercing, it sits
> right in the crease and looks nicely balanced. The one you want would
> be too far forward for my taste and looks like so many that weren't
> done right and/or done with a piercing gun.
> But eventually, it's your nose, and if you want it done differently,
> it's your call.


Hi Nina, most of the pics I looked at online were from
bmezine.com and look as if they've been done in a studio but
I can't be sure.

From what I saw there most of the piercings sit right at
the end of the crease, while mine stops at two thirds of the
way to the end, and just out of the indent where I thought
it was supposed to sit. That tiny indent looks like the
perfect place to put it, and it also looks like the choice
of other piercers. For whatever reason my piercer chose to
put mine closer to my face. Which, when I compare it to the
pictures I saw looks like it's in an odd position.

Bottom line, I'd really rather not have a scar. I also
really rather not have a piercing in an odd place, and I'd
like to be able to successfully wear a ring later.

I haven't decided what to do yet. Still spinning a bit.
Don't want to make a decision in this state of mind so I
thought I'd wait and consult cooler heads. Many thanks for
your input.

On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:34:31 +0200, LC <LC@fakemail.com>wrote:

>Nina Baltes schrieb:
>
>> In my opinion, that's a perfectly placed nostril piercing, it sits
>> right in the crease and looks nicely balanced. The one you want would
>> be too far forward for my taste and looks like so many that weren't
>> done right and/or done with a piercing gun.
>> But eventually, it's your nose, and if you want it done differently,
>> it's your call.
>
>Hi Nina, most of the pics I looked at online were from
>bmezine.com and look as if they've been done in a studio but
>I can't be sure.

Don't assume anything from a picture you see on BME, other than
someone got pierced and had a picture taken. BME is a fine resource,
but it's usually just as good for what not to do as it shows what is
the ideal, or more so.

Your photoshopped comparisons are a good idea, because I don't think I
could have figured out what you wanted from just a picture of the
piercing, because it looks correctly placed to me.

>Bottom line, I'd really rather not have a scar. I also
>really rather not have a piercing in an odd place, and I'd
>like to be able to successfully wear a ring later.

I don't know if you'll be able to successfully wear a ring later with
the current piercing, but I think that has to do with where a
correctly placed piercing sits on your anatomy than anything else.

>I haven't decided what to do yet. Still spinning a bit.
>Don't want to make a decision in this state of mind so I
>thought I'd wait and consult cooler heads. Many thanks for
>your input.

Well, I don't think the piercing is "oddly placed" at all, and I think
it looks good, better than your "preferred" spot. I like the
jewellery, too, I don't think as many people wear rings as well as
studs. So if you're concerned about it looking weird, and would
change it just because of that, I think you should probably leave it
alone.

If it's vitally important to you that you wear a ring, or if it
reallys looks awful to /you/, then I'd suggest you go to another
piercer and get their opinion. Take the pictures with you.

nj"size matters'm

--
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I can agree with all the others, the piercing seems ideally placed. But
if you're not happy with the placement don't leave it there.
Maybe it is a good idea to take it out and let it heal before you
pierce again. Nose piercings are generally closing very fast and there
shouldn't be a bad scar. But of course every person's unique and you'll
only know if you try.

btw. To me it looks like you could wear a ring with both positions.

LC wrote:
<snipped a bunch of whining>


The placement is fine. The post appears to be a little short -- I see
a little dimpling going on (I'm assuming it's not a screw, and if it is
you need better jewelry).

You seem to have a little bump on the outside edge of your nostril.
Where you want the piercing placed accentuates that.

Before you get another piercing, learn to interview your piercer. That
goes the same for doctors and dentists, painters, mechanics, etc.
People like you are their nightmares.


Kavin

Milena555 schrieb:

> I can agree with all the others, the piercing seems ideally placed. But
> if you're not happy with the placement don't leave it there.
> Maybe it is a good idea to take it out and let it heal before you
> pierce again. Nose piercings are generally closing very fast and there
> shouldn't be a bad scar. But of course every person's unique and you'll
> only know if you try.
>
> btw. To me it looks like you could wear a ring with both positions.


Opinion seems to be unanimous among the r.a.b. posters.
Looks like this piercing is going to stay.

When it's fully healed (I've been told 4-6 months?) I'll
give a ring a try and see how it goes. It'd be nice if both
work. Thanks for answering Milena.

"LC" <LC@fakemail.com> wrote in message
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>I had my nose pierced approximately 34 hours ago, my first piercing.
>Before I went I did some research online, looked at many nostril piercing
>pics and read about correct placement. Based on that I had a good idea
>where I wanted the piercing placed.
>
> When I got to the studio my piercer chose a placement then showed it to me
> and asked how I felt about it. I told him I thought it looked too close
> to the face and I'd feel more comfortable putting it a couple more
> millimeters to the front. He said he didn't think it was too close and it
> should stay where it was. In the end I let him do what he wanted. I was
> looking at my face sideways in a hand held mirror and thought maybe he can
> see things better from the outside than I can. Also, he's the pro, he
> must have his reasons.
>
> I went ahead and let him do it and the result is now I have a piercing I
> still think should be a couple millimeters more to the front and is
> sitting too close to the face.
>
> My piercer opens in two hours and I'm going in to have it removed and ask
> him if it can be redone. If he says no I'm going to go elsewhere. I know
> I'm risking having a scar so I want to get some opinions before I do this.
> I'm not a professional piercer and maybe this man had a good reason to
> place it where he did, something I don't know about.
>
> I have a blog set up with comparison pics I Photoshopped to show what I
> have and what I want. And yes, I realize I'm only talking about a couple
> millimeters, but the way things are now I think the piercing sits too
> close to my cheek, isn't centered on the nostril and I'm unhappy with it.
>
> If I wanted to wear a ring in it in the future it'd look odd sitting so
> close to my face (in my opinion), plus there is so much room between where
> I wanted it and where he put it there is practically space to have another
> piercing done. I'd rather have no piercing at all than one I'm unhappy
> with.
>
> pics can be seen at: http://notsatisfiedwithmypiercing.blogspot.com/
>
> Any advice or thoughts you have are greatly appreciated. Thanks in
> advance.

Looks fine to me.... although it's always a good idea to listen to the
advice of your tattooist/piercer, you should always make sure that the final
decision is yours. Their advice on what works and what doesn't is usually
accurate, but never let them start any work on you if you are less than 100%
happy.

I hope you feel a little happier with it now, the general consencus seems to
be that it looks fine!

N Jill Marsh schrieb:
> On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:34:31 +0200, LC <LC@fakemail.com>wrote:
>> Nina Baltes schrieb:
>>
>>> In my opinion, that's a perfectly placed nostril piercing, it sits
>>> right in the crease and looks nicely balanced. The one you want would
>>> be too far forward for my taste and looks like so many that weren't
>>> done right and/or done with a piercing gun.
>>> But eventually, it's your nose, and if you want it done differently,
>>> it's your call.
>> Hi Nina, most of the pics I looked at online were from
>> bmezine.com and look as if they've been done in a studio but
>> I can't be sure.
>
> Don't assume anything from a picture you see on BME, other than
> someone got pierced and had a picture taken. BME is a fine resource,
> but it's usually just as good for what not to do as it shows what is
> the ideal, or more so.


Hm, didn't know that. Could you point me toward a reliable
resource for piercing info? What I've read so far is
conflicting. For example, there are people who'll tell you
to move the jewelry and those who say not to touch it.
Different opinions on healing times. Ditto when the jewelry
can be replaced. It goes on and on. Is there one
comprehensive, reliable source of information out there or
only conflicting opinions based on personal experience?


> Your photoshopped comparisons are a good idea, because I don't think I
> could have figured out what you wanted from just a picture of the
> piercing, because it looks correctly placed to me.


I'm glad it helped.


>> Bottom line, I'd really rather not have a scar. I also
>> really rather not have a piercing in an odd place, and I'd
>> like to be able to successfully wear a ring later.
>
> I don't know if you'll be able to successfully wear a ring later with
> the current piercing, but I think that has to do with where a
> correctly placed piercing sits on your anatomy than anything else.
>
>> I haven't decided what to do yet. Still spinning a bit.
>> Don't want to make a decision in this state of mind so I
>> thought I'd wait and consult cooler heads. Many thanks for
>> your input.
>
> Well, I don't think the piercing is "oddly placed" at all, and I think
> it looks good, better than your "preferred" spot. I like the
> jewellery, too, I don't think as many people wear rings as well as
> studs. So if you're concerned about it looking weird, and would
> change it just because of that, I think you should probably leave it
> alone.


Okay, great. That's what I needed to hear. Trying to
figure out if this is correct is proving to be as difficult
as trying to objectively describe whether my own behind
looks right. I can't see it because I'm much too close.
Does that make sense? Thanks for your opinion.


> If it's vitally important to you that you wear a ring, or if it
> reallys looks awful to /you/, then I'd suggest you go to another
> piercer and get their opinion. Take the pictures with you.


No, not vitally important. Just would be nice for when I
want a change. If I can't, then I can't. I'll live with it.

mentalguy2004 schrieb:
> "LC" <LC@fakemail.com> wrote in message
> news:e7dlic$925$1@newsreader2.netcologne.de...

<snipped>
> Looks fine to me.... although it's always a good idea to listen to the
> advice of your tattooist/piercer, you should always make sure that the final
> decision is yours. Their advice on what works and what doesn't is usually
> accurate, but never let them start any work on you if you are less than 100%
> happy.


I spoke with him at length before we began and he really
seemed to know what he was doing so I felt safe to trust his
opinion. Looks like trusting him was the right thing to do.


> I hope you feel a little happier with it now, the general consencus seems to
> be that it looks fine!


I feel much better, yes. Thank goodness for r.a.b.

KavinTaylor@gmail.com schrieb:
> LC wrote:
> <snipped a bunch of whining>
>
>
> The placement is fine.


Good to hear.


> The post appears to be a little short -- I see
> a little dimpling going on (I'm assuming it's not a screw, and if it is
> you need better jewelry).


No, not a screw. I see what you mean about the dimpling. I
go back to the studio in a few days for a control. Do you
think it better to go in immediately and ask about this or
okay to wait until my appointment? There isn't any extra
length on the post because it's swollen a bit but it doesn't
feel tight or look as if it's sinking in.


> You seem to have a little bump on the outside edge of your nostril.
> Where you want the piercing placed accentuates that.


Yeah, I have those bumps all around my nose area, a genetic
thing. Nothing to be done so I try to ignore them. One
benefit is the natural "madonna" I have on the right side of
my mouth.


> Before you get another piercing, learn to interview your piercer.


I did. We spoke at length and he didn't have a problem with
me, or I with him. My problem is with myself. Being new to
this I don't know what is correct and can only judge what I
see in pics and get opinions from others like I'm doing here.


> That
> goes the same for doctors and dentists, painters, mechanics, etc.
> People like you are their nightmares.


That's too bad. I feel for them but I have to learn just
like everyone else. In the end it's my body so I'm the one
who has to live with the consequences of my decisions and I
want things as good as I can get them. If the piercer
doesn't want to work with me they have that right.

On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:53:32 +0200, LC <LC@fakemail.com>wrote:

>N Jill Marsh schrieb:
>>
>> Don't assume anything from a picture you see on BME, other than
>> someone got pierced and had a picture taken. BME is a fine resource,
>> but it's usually just as good for what not to do as it shows what is
>> the ideal, or more so.
>
>Hm, didn't know that. Could you point me toward a reliable
>resource for piercing info? What I've read so far is
>conflicting. For example, there are people who'll tell you
>to move the jewelry and those who say not to touch it.
>Different opinions on healing times. Ditto when the jewelry
>can be replaced. It goes on and on. Is there one
>comprehensive, reliable source of information out there or
>only conflicting opinions based on personal experience?

No, and no, yes and both. There's no one right way to do most things,
and that includes listening to your body and determining what's right
for you. I would say that the current general attitude is to leave
well enough alone, but that's purely my impression, and my bias
because that's how I heal any injury.

Lish has a good piercing healing text up - she posted a new link to it
recently - take a look for it.

In general:

You can touch and move the jewelry unless it's better to leave it
alone. It will take as long to heal the piercing as it the piercing
takes to heal. The jewelry can be replaced when it's ready to be
replaced, but maybe a little before, though after is also good.

Hope that helps - educate yourself, think about how you live and work,
how you heal, what you're like, etc, and choose the methods and
guidelines that work best for you. Rubbing cat shit on a healing
piercing is almost always not recommended, as is hanging wicker
laundry baskets on them.

nj"except when it's not"m



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On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:49:05 +0200, LC, while still wondering about
life, the Universe and everything else, posted this tasty tidbit :
> I had my nose pierced < me snips excellent post >

Just my 2 cents.
I think the piercing looks great.
Absolutely nothing wrong with it !
I would not change a thing.
Again, just my 2 cents !

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