So last Wednesday I went to the doctor because my nose piercing was infected (I’ve had it four months and it’s been infected on and off throughout). During the appointment he removed the jewelry and said I needed to start on Antibiotics and return on Monday (today, 5 days later). The good news is that the antibiotics worked and the infection is gone BUT THE HOLD CLOSED in the process.
Dang it!
Did I mention how much I like my piercing? I know that may seem strange to some of you, but in my post-baby world where I rarely get to put make-up on anymore, having a no-maintenance adornment makes me feel both beautiful and unique. So no, I did not want to give it up without a fight. Props to the Doc because he was in no way judgmental and was happy to honor my wishes for what I wanted done.
After five minutes of hemming and hawing, I gave the go-ahead to have the hole re-opened.
Moment 1 when I doubted my decision was when the tears started streaming out of the corner of my eyes and we didn’t even have the jewelry in yet.
Moment 2 when I doubted my decision was when I got up to look at it after and promptly knew that I was about to pass out (luckily, I made it back to the bed in time, but I was rapidly losing all my color). Good thing it was already in by that point!
I did survive though and earned the praise of “Muy Valiente” (very brave) from the Doctor. I’m pretty sure he thought I was loco, but whatever, at least I got what I came for! Any more infections and it has to be gone for good though. Cross your fingers that I can keep it healthy…
Congrats, valiant one! One tip from a former nose-piercing fan: make sure you are wearing stainless steel jewelry, not silver. It can make a big difference to avoid infection. :)
Holy moly, woman! You ARE brave!
I called my piercing place and it is stainless steel. I’m glad I can rule that out!
Hooray! I also loved my cute little diamond stud that once adorned my nose. I took it out when I joined the Army and then I had my son and well–I miss it so much but have the lame attitude of “well, I’m a mom now.” Not that the two are even connected, but it’s just me being weird LOL! I think that when the right inspiration hits I will get it re-pierced :)
I’m sorry it hasn’t worked out much yet! I hope that infection was the last! I love my piercing and would hate to have to get rid of it. I understand your desire to keep it.
Ouch! I had my pierced the last day of school last year – piercings is not exactly welcomed teaching in a U.S. public school district ;-) I was afraid it would get infected while in Guatemala this summer but it never did. It has a corkscrew curl on the inside and sometimes it shows which I’d rather it not – so I’m think of changing it out for something different, but I love that’s its tiny and aquamarine…and like you – I hardly get to wear make up anymore so it makes me feel hip…and not (almost) 38 :-)
:) You’ll know when it’s right. It definitely makes me feel like a more ‘hip’ mom!
I didn’t know you had one! Way cool…
Oh, we’re hip all right! I have the corkscrew too. Kind of weird but I’m getting more used to it.