I'm getting my nose pierced, meaning that i have to keep the piercing in for a prolonged time. i've always had reactions when wearing sterling silver or fake earrings (i dont know what types of metal they were) after wearing it overnight. Will I get a reaction on my nose piercing if the stud is surgical steel?
Surgical Steel Tongue Rings
The chances of a reaction from the stud is minimal. Surgical steel is an alloy specifically designed to make sterile safe surgical equipment. Often made with titanium or nickel, surgical steel is highly reactive and forms an oxidized layer when made. This layer creates a stable surface. The titanium and nickel are both very hard and resistant to scratches which make for easy sterilization. This will help keep your piercing clean. Be sure to follow the directions you receive when you get your piercing and keep it clean.
Good quality surgical steel reactions are rare. (has a lot less nickel than stainless steel) They have a teeny amount of nickel, but even the most serious reactors rarely have problems with it. Titanium has even less nickel. Niobium none (but that can be hard to find) Theres also quartz, which is fine to pierce with, but not for sports. I react to alot of cheap 'metals'. Which mostly end up being nickel plated. Like necklaces and belt buckles. Even some gold (which is nowhere near as good as people seem to think) Never had a problem with surgical steel or ti. I'd get titanium if you're worried. Its readily available.
