I bought this because I knew it was going to be tiny and I didn't want to take my nose ring out for my new job. I also have a major allergy to any type of metal thats not good or silver (sometimes silver) so I was hesitant! Ive had this thing in for 3.5 weeks now and I LOVE it. Its important to note that my piercing is relatively new so if it was going to act up it definitely would have already done it. Also, I have not snatched it out yet! The gauge is really thin, like 22 gauge or something. So prepare for your piercing to shrink if you have anything bigger. I have not tried to take it out since I put it in but it definitely made my eyes water a little bit putting it in.  Its important to note that my piercing is relatively new so if it was going to act up it definitely would have already done it. Also, I have not snatched out yet! The gauge is really thin, like 22 gauge or something. So prepare for your piercing to shrink if you have anything bigger. I have not tried to take it out since I put it in but it definitely made my eyes water a little bit putting it in Because of the little ball.  No more L shaped ring hanging out the front of my nose! Id buy this 20 more times. You have been warned, it is very very very tiny! ( I reposted someone elses picture of the size because it is very tiny and that is exactly how tiny it is LOL)