Piercing guide › Face piercings › Rhino
The rhino goes vertically through the tip of the nose. One end sits on top of the tip, the other underneath between the nostrils. The name comes from the rhinoceros horn.
The tip of the nose is sensitive and mobile. I check whether there's enough tissue, mark both points exactly in the centre and pierce after your confirmation.
A curved bar made of Bioplast or titanium to ASTM F136, whose length I determine after measuring.
The rhino is one of the rare and more involved nose piercings.
If the tip of the nose is very narrow or cartilage is in the way, the rhino isn't possible.
How to care for the piercing in each phase is explained in detail on the Care and aftercare page. The short version: sterile saline solution, don't twist, don't fiddle with it, be patient.
When to see a doctor
Pain and healing time are guide values, averaged from information given by piercing and tattoo studios. Where the figures come from. Everyone feels and heals differently.
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