What can you not do with a new septum piercing?

Of all the alternative facial piercings, the septum piercing is one that’s gaining momentum more than others. The piercing allows for many different jewelry types, making it a versatile option. Additionally, its location allows the pierced person to easily flip the jewelry inside the nose to hide it in professional settings or at more conservative events.

What Is A Septum Piercing?

The septum piercing punctures the skin between your nostrils allowing the jewelry to dangle in between. The specific location of the puncture will depend on the location of what piercers commonly refer to as your “sweet spot.” If you pinch your septum, you should feel an area where the skin becomes thinner. This is called the columella. Typically, the columella is found toward the tip of the nose, but it varies from person to person.

In terms of piercings, the septum is a relatively easy one to undergo. As with all piercings, however, there are challenges that you need to keep in mind before visiting your piercer. Here’s all you need to know about the septum piercing.

How Much Does The Septum Piercing Hurt

The vast majority of people who get the septum piercing say that this piercing is very low on the pain scale. Most likely, you will feel a bit of a tug as the jewelry is pulled through, but you shouldn’t feel much more pain beyond that. Your eyes may tear up, but this is mostly due to the location of the piercing rather than the pain.

Sometimes, people don’t have a “sweet spot.” If this is the case, the cartilage will need to be pierced, which will cause a bit more pain and will pose a more difficult piercing process. If you don’t have a sweet spot, it’s a good idea to talk to your piercer about your options, and you may decide that the septum piercing isn’t right for you after all.

Although the septum piercing process is fairly easy for the piercee, the location of the piercing inside of the nose can present a challenge to piercers depending on where your “sweet spot” is located. Be sure to do your research and find a piercer who is experienced in septum piercings to avoid ending up with a crooked septum piercing.

How Long Does It Take For A Septum Piercing To Heal?

The average healing time for the septum piercing is 6 - 8 weeks if you were pierced in the proper spot. If you were pierced through the cartilage, it will take at least 6 months, maybe longer. Since piercings appear healed before they have completed the healing process, it’s a good idea to consult your piercer to make sure that your septum piercing is fully healed before stopping aftercare practices.

Fast Facts

Since the septum piercing is inside your nose, you need to be extra attentive to keeping your piercing clean. Additionally, your jewelry will move in your nose, causing you to want to touch and adjust it, which is typically a big aftercare no-no, but the septum piercing is a little more flexible with this rule.

The location of the piercing in the nose presents unique healing challenges. Here are some septum piercing aftercare tips:

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The septum piercing will make blowing your nose more difficult. If you’re prone to sinus issues, suffer from allergies, or have other nasal challenges, you might want to stay away from nose piercings in general.

The septum piercing allows for tons of different hoop styles. Fans of the septum piercing enjoy anything from large clickers with intricate designs to a subtle seamless ring.

Read more about septum piercing jewelry here.

Is My Septum Anatomy Appropriate For This Piercing?

Because the septum is located in the middle of your nose, septum jewelry tends to draw attention to any asymmetry in the nose or face. It all comes down to personal preference, but if you’re self-conscious about a crooked nose, then you might want to rethink this piercing.

It is possible to get your septum pierced even if you suffer from a deviated septum. However, as mentioned above, the piercing can draw attention to any irregularities. Have a piercer look at your septum to see if they can work around any irregularities for a straight piercing, or try out a faux septum hoop to see how it looks.

One of the best things about the septum piercing is that faux septum hoops are almost indistinguishable from an actual septum piercing. While there are certainly more jewelry options for those who are pierced, a faux hoop can be an excellent option for those who are worried about complications.

On the flip side, it’s very easy to change your mind if you get the septum piercing and decide it’s not for you. Since the puncture sits inside the nose, you’ll never have to worry about having a piercing scar. Of all the piercings you can get, the septum piercing is a fairly low-risk option.

How Much Will My Septum Piercing Cost?

Septum piercings cost between $40 - $90, and this may or may not include the jewelry. When choosing jewelry, you want to choose high-quality metals like 14k gold or surgical steel to avoid skin irritation. Although the septum piercing doesn’t usually reject jewelry like other piercings might, it is possible to develop skin sensitivities if you use lower quality metals, so it’s best to play it safe with high-quality jewelry.

The septum piercing is particularly difficult to navigate, even for experienced piercers. Choose a piercer that you trust and who has a proven track record of successful septum piercings. Even when you opt for an expert piercer, the septum piercing is difficult to get straight, and you might have to get it re-pierced. Do yourself a favor and choose the piercer who is most likely to get it right with the fewest attempts.

You should never see a piercer who uses a piercing gun. Besides the usual issues with piercing guns (such as the blunt force it uses and the bacteria it harbors), the septum piercing requires accuracy that a piercing gun can’t accomplish. If you visit your piercer, and they pull out a piercing gun, run away.