Bridge piercing

A bridge piercing is a facial piercing through the skin on the bridge of the nose, usually directly between the eyes of the wearer. A variation on this piercing, the vertical bridge piercing is a surface piercing, with all of the risks or potential complications related to surface piercings.

Bridge piercing
NicknamesErl, Earl
LocationNasal bridge
JewelryStraight barbell, surface bar, captive bead ring

The risk of rejection is quite high for this piercing, as it is a surface piercing. There is also a high risk of scarring when the jewellery is removed.

Besides decorative jewelry, bridge piercings can hold spectacles.

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