But the biggest needle that is used for the nose piercing is 14G or 1.0 mm, which is very common for nose piercing. … If you want to use big size jewelry for your earlobe then a 14G size needle is a good choice. But many people prefer to use a small size needle between 18G to 20G.
Considering this, what is the best gauge for nose piercing?
Nose piercing is usually done with an 18 gauge (1.02mm) post. After a nose piercing heals, most people switch to a 20 gauge (. 81mm) post because it is thinner and leaves a smaller hole. A post thinner than 20 gauge is not recommended for most nose piercings.
Regarding this, can you hit a nerve while piercing your nose? Nerve damage. … Nose piercing may damage a nerve and cause numbness or pain.
One may also ask, what is the smallest gauge for a nose ring?
1mm-1.5mm
