Nose piercing

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Nose piercing
Nicknames	Nostril, nose ring
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. Among the different varieties of nose piercings, the nostril piercing is the most common.