A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Biggest Nostril Piercings in the World?

I’m going to make the claim that Pauly Unstoppable has not only the largest nostril piercings of anyone living in Indiana, but I’d say in Western culture as a whole, and I’m also going to claim that he has the largest nostril piercings of any living person.

What do you think? Know anyone bigger? Pauly’s are currently 1 1/8″ each, done in ebony with nice inlays, made to match the large plugs he wears in his ears.

I recently (BMEfest) got to see them in person and they look amazing. His nose is an entirely new shape, and it’s quite stunning… and whether you like the look or not I hope you agree that he deserves a lot of credit for the courage to go ahead and choose an aesthetic that’s radically outside the mainstream.

Comments

178 responses to “Biggest Nostril Piercings in the World?”

  1. english guy Avatar
    english guy

    Hi again,

    Other thing I mean’t to say was do you see a limit on what sizes you’ll take things to? personally I want to get thing as large as possible….

  2. english guy Avatar
    english guy

    Hi again,

    Other thing I mean’t to say was do you see a limit on what sizes you’ll take things to? personally I want to get thing as large as possible….

  3. Meldrum Avatar
    Meldrum

    Is it actually possible to stretch your nose or does it have to be punched,
    im currently trying to stick a 3mm taper through my nose and it hurts 🙁
    but ive been told that if i try to stretch it ill collapse my nose

  4. Meldrum Avatar
    Meldrum

    Is it actually possible to stretch your nose or does it have to be punched,
    im currently trying to stick a 3mm taper through my nose and it hurts 🙁
    but ive been told that if i try to stretch it ill collapse my nose

  5. Buddy Avatar
    Buddy

    Could some one PLEASE gimmie a link so i can learn morea bout this “Bear Big Ears” dude. I’ve found next to nothing on the net anywhere!! thanks =]

  6. Buddy Avatar
    Buddy

    Could some one PLEASE gimmie a link so i can learn morea bout this “Bear Big Ears” dude. I’ve found next to nothing on the net anywhere!! thanks =]

  7. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Buddy – Are you talking about Pauly?

  8. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Buddy – Are you talking about Pauly?

  9. bob Avatar
    bob

    Very different. How’s he going to feel when he is 50? Just curious. I don’t relly care one way or the other about this. If he is looking for attention in public , he will get it.

  10. bob Avatar
    bob

    Very different. How’s he going to feel when he is 50? Just curious. I don’t relly care one way or the other about this. If he is looking for attention in public , he will get it.

  11. Mercy Avatar
    Mercy

    That is freakin’ AWESOME.

    I just had my nose stretched, and I’m talking TIINY stretch here and it was excruciating. The fact that you’ve managed to go so far with yours is VERY impressive.

    Truly amazing mod job. You’re an inspiration man.

  12. Mercy Avatar
    Mercy

    That is freakin’ AWESOME.

    I just had my nose stretched, and I’m talking TIINY stretch here and it was excruciating. The fact that you’ve managed to go so far with yours is VERY impressive.

    Truly amazing mod job. You’re an inspiration man.

  13. Ryan Mayo Avatar

    Please give me infomtion on how to stretch my nose. What gauges do i go up by and how often? Also the same questions for my lip. Many thanks, Ryan

    xxx

  14. Ryan Mayo Avatar

    Please give me infomtion on how to stretch my nose. What gauges do i go up by and how often? Also the same questions for my lip. Many thanks, Ryan

    xxx

  15. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    🙂 Thank you Pauly for inspiring my boyfriend in some respects, his nose is currently 7/16 and he is stretching bigger after they settle down.

    P.S. We love your entire chin, tattoo, lip plate, everything 🙂

  16. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    🙂 Thank you Pauly for inspiring my boyfriend in some respects, his nose is currently 7/16 and he is stretching bigger after they settle down.

    P.S. We love your entire chin, tattoo, lip plate, everything 🙂

  17. David Jon Avatar
    David Jon

    His nostrils are lame.

    It’s a classic case of being extreme just to be extreme. No tribal roots or even celebration in that…just standing out to stand out.

    That’s my opinion….

  18. David Jon Avatar
    David Jon

    His nostrils are lame.

    It’s a classic case of being extreme just to be extreme. No tribal roots or even celebration in that…just standing out to stand out.

    That’s my opinion….

  19. Kev matthews Avatar
    Kev matthews

    Wow excellent, pauly. I love em. Your an inspiration to many. Would love to meet you in person.

  20. Kev matthews Avatar
    Kev matthews

    Wow excellent, pauly. I love em. Your an inspiration to many. Would love to meet you in person.

  21. Demi Avatar
    Demi

    Wow he has so much courage to do that, im scared to even get my tongue done !! Good on you Pauly !!

  22. Demi Avatar
    Demi

    Wow he has so much courage to do that, im scared to even get my tongue done !! Good on you Pauly !!

  23. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    The Tea Party has a picture of this guy on FB saying he needs public assistance because he cannot get a job. I’d love to refute that!!!

  24. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    The Tea Party has a picture of this guy on FB saying he needs public assistance because he cannot get a job. I’d love to refute that!!!

  25. mono Avatar
    mono

    hey man – just a heads up. a FB group called “The Tea Party” is using a pic of you for some political agenda.

    https://www.facebook.c o m/TheTeaParty.net

  26. mono Avatar
    mono

    hey man – just a heads up. a FB group called “The Tea Party” is using a pic of you for some political agenda.

    https://www.facebook.c o m/TheTeaParty.net

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