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While the name has ancient Greek origins, Pearce says the rhino piercing itself can be traced back to indigenous cultures.\u201d \u201cWe give full credit to indigenous cultures,\u201d says Pearce. \u201cIt is because of them that we still have this wonderful tradition and ceremony for ourselves today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Like with any piercing, you should consider the aesthetic placement, functionality, aseptic technique, proper aftercare, and potential risks before getting a rhino. All piercings pose a potential risk of infection (if proper aftercare isn’t diligently followed\u2014more on that later). While there isn\u2019t an increased possibility of infection due to the piercing\u2019s placement in the tip of the nose, there is a greater possibility of migration or rejection (compared to, say, a nostril piercing which can lead to visible scarring. \u201cThe rhino piercing passes through sensitive tissue, so the need for skilled and experienced piercers who can minimize such risks is paramount,\u201d says Pearce.<\/p>\n Instagram \/ @trishapaytastattoo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n If your rhino piercing isn\u2019t installed with proper technique or your aftercare is inadequate, Pearce says \u201cgranulated tissue, keloid scarring, or hypertrophic scar tissue may form, affecting the aesthetic outcome.\u201d These complications can also potentially cause damage to the nose that may require medical attention.<\/p>\n \u201cTo mitigate these risks, it’s essential to choose a reputable piercer who tailors the piercing process to individual anatomy and ensures proper jewelry fit to enhance comfort and minimize complication,\u201d says Pearce.<\/p>\n Everyone\u2019s pain tolerance is different but the short answer is yes. \u201cCompared to other nose piercings, the location and nature of the rhino piercing can result in heightened discomfort during and after the procedure,\u201d says Pearce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" While the name has ancient Greek origins, Pearce says the rhino piercing itself can be traced back to indigenous cultures.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":18336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18335\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veefind.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Does the Rhino piercing hurt?<\/h2>\n