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Why does my nose bone keep falling out?

Alley S.
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DEAR ALLEY: In the past month I've lost two nose bones. I know I lost the first because I'd pulled a blanket over my face while sleeping, and when I woke up, no more nose bone. The second, I just got today. I don't remember doing anything that might dislodge it, like blowing my nose, but can't imagine that it just fell out. Pretty sad about that one, lol.

My piercing is 20 gauge, or that's the size I wear as I'm not sure what gauge the piercing needle was. With regards to nose bones, would you recommend trying 18 gauge for nose bones only? Or should I completely give up on them?

I love nose bones because they are super easy to put in and super comfortable. But obviously I don't want to keep buying only to keep losing them.

Appreciate your advice. Thanks so much!
- Sara

ALLEY: Hey Sara ,

Nose bones are definitely a super-easy nose jewelry to insert and wear, but because of their small size, they are often easily lost. Luckily, nose bones are pretty inexpensive... But that doesn't mean you want to keep replacing them! I feel for you in this scenario.

First and foremost, if it's a possibility, you should ask your piercer...

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ALLEY: Hey Emily,

First and foremost, I am not a professional piercer, so my advice should just be a starting point in this situation... With that being said, here's what I think might be going on:

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I have noticed lately that I have a smell inside my nose it’s metallic-like. I have tried stainless steel and now white gold. The white gold seems to help some, but it still comes and goes, so I tried to wipe my nose inside and out with alcohol, because I also get clear fluid sometimes. Is there anything I can do to help? Is yellow gold better than white gold?

Thank you!
- Mary Q

ALLEY: Hi Mary!

This is a very interesting question! I might not have a perfect solution for you, but I do have some insight on what's going on here.

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