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👃✨ Bridge Piercings: What to Consider Before Getting Pierced

Thinking about getting a bridge piercing? That edgy horizontal bar across the bridge of your nose isn’t just a statement — it’s a serious piercing with a unique healing process, specific anatomy requirements, and a bold look that turns heads.

But before you commit to a needle between the eyes, here’s everything you need to consider before getting a bridge piercing.

🧬 1. Anatomy Comes First

Not everyone has the right anatomy for a bridge piercing. Your piercer will need to assess the flatness, skin thickness, and tissue mobility of the bridge of your nose (the area between your eyes).

A good candidate will have:

• Enough soft tissue (not just bone!)

• Minimal movement when smiling or scrunching

• A flat or slightly curved nasal bridge

⚠️ If your anatomy isn’t right, the piercing may:

• Migrate or reject quickly

• Never heal properly

• Cause discomfort or pressure on the sinuses

🔩 2. Jewellery Choice Is Crucial

You’ll usually start with a straight barbell (with a little extra length to allow for swelling), but this isn’t one-size-fits-all.

The correct jewellery should be:

• Implant-grade titanium or niobium

• The right length and gauge for your face

Over time, you might downsize to a shorter bar once swelling subsides. Never use curved or circular jewellery in a fresh bridge piercing — it increases pressure and risk of rejection.

😮💨 3. It Doesn’t Go Through Bone or Cartilage — But It Still Hurts

Bridge piercings go through skin and soft tissue only, which surprises many people. The pain is usually described as:

• A sharp pinch, followed by pressure

• Watering eyes (yes, both of them!)

• Quick and manageable

Healing discomfort is generally mild, but swelling and tenderness for the first few days is totally normal.

⏳ 4. Healing Takes Time and Patience

Bridge piercings can take 8 to 12 weeks or more to heal — and they need a lot of TLC during that time.

You’ll need to:

• Clean it twice a day with sterile saline

• Avoid touching or sleeping on it

• Watch for signs of irritation or migration

• Keep makeup, skincare, and glasses away from the area

🎯 Pro tip: Don’t change the jewellery too soon — wait until it’s fully healed and have it changed by a professional.

🔁 5. It’s Prone to Migration and Rejection

Because the bridge piercing is relatively shallow and on a high-movement part of your face, there’s always a risk your body will try to push the jewellery out over time.

Signs of migration:

• The barbell becomes more visible through the skin

• You notice the piercing shifting or feeling tight

• Red, shiny skin over the jewellery

Not all bridge piercings reject — but even with great care, they’re often considered semi-permanent.

🛌 6. Sleeping, Glasses, and Facial Movement Can Affect Healing

If you wear glasses or sunglasses, you’ll need to be careful:

• Make sure they don’t press on the jewellery

• Consider switching to contacts during healing

• Watch for rubbing or pressure points that could delay healing

Sleeping on your face or side? Not ideal. Bridge piercings don’t like pressure — and neither does healing tissue.

📷 7. It Will Change Your Look (A Lot)

Bridge piercings are very visible and dramatically change your facial symmetry. For many people, this is part of the appeal — but it’s something to think through if:

• You work in a conservative environment

• You’re not allowed facial piercings at school/work

• You’re unsure how it might affect your self-image

💡 Bonus: Because of its location, you won’t be able to see your own piercing easily — it’s for others to admire more than for you to gaze at in the mirror.

🧼 8. Aftercare = Non-Negotiable

Your healing routine should include:

• Twice-daily saline soaks or sprays

• No touching, twisting, or flipping the jewellery

• Avoiding harsh cleansers or alcohol-based products

• Clean pillowcases and hands at all times

And don’t forget to avoid bangs/fringes, beanies, and tight sunglasses during the healing stage — anything that rubs the area can cause irritation or even rejection.

🖤 Final Thoughts

Bridge piercings are bold, beautiful, and undeniably unique — but they’re also high-risk, high-maintenance, and not suitable for everyone. If your anatomy is right and you’re ready for the healing commitment, it can be a stunning way to stand out and express your personal style.

Thinking about getting a bridge piercing?
Book a consultation with a professional piercer first — we’ll check your anatomy, answer your questions, and help you make a safe, stylish decision.