08/20/2026
Let’s talk about the symmetrical nostril piercing!
✅Truth: All faces are Asymmetrical! ✅With that being said, remember to give your piercer some grace as they go to work on mapping, dotting, and re-dotting your nose. We can achieve the symmetrical effect, but with all faces, especially this sweet girl who has a deviated septum, we can’t just rely on measurements to give you that desired look.
❌False: using geometric coordinates will guarantee a symmetrical nostril piercing ❌As shown in this photo and previously mentioned, this client has a deviated septum. I used geometric measurements to map out the initial dots, and while they were evenly placed, they did NOT look symmetrical on her face. While measurements are definitely a great assist, I had to map it with my eyes and move one side closer to her face in order to achieve the even look.
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A few key points to think about/remember if you want or have symmetrical nostril piercings:
- swelling is common!! 99% of the time, if it looks SLIGHTLY uneven, there is a very strong possibility it is just from the swelling and will fall back in place once the swelling has passed. If it is very noticeably uneven, then that is most likely due to uneven markings and should be redone once it’s safe to do so.
- you are getting double piercings, which means double healing, double aftercare, & most of the time a longer healing process. Give your body grace, follow aftercare instructions, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your reputable piercers for reminders or advice! And most importantly, PLEASE do not prematurely change your jewelry! Nose cartilage can take a while to heal even if the surface feels good and healed. Wait the recommended amount of time, and if you’re still unsure, let your piercer take a look!
