What are the risks of getting a septum piercing?

Any potential risks to consider?
  • Allergic reactions. Some piercing jewelry — mainly those containing nickel — can cause allergic reactions in some people. ...
  • Infections. Openings in the skin can allow bacteria into your body and lead to infection. ...
  • Septal hematoma. ...
  • Bloodborne diseases. ...
  • Scarring. ...
  • Tearing.
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Why you shouldn't pierce your septum?

A septum piercing may bleed more than pierced nares. You could also form a hematoma, a swollen bruise that can become infected or disfigure your face.
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Whats the worst thing that can happen with a septum piercing?

Septal Hematoma. While rare, septal hematoma is the most serious potential danger of a septum piercing, which can cause difficulty breathing and even potential facial deformity.
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Can septum piercings make you sick?

Can a Septum Piercing Cause a Sinus Infection? In a word, yes, but not the kind of sinus infection you might be thinking of. While minor infections of a piercing site are uncomfortable, but uncommon, the kind of sinus infection that should have you running for the doctor is a septal hematoma.
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Can your body reject a septum piercing?

Septum piercings are a popular choice for many people, but they can also be quite dangerous if not done correctly. One of the biggest dangers of septum piercings is rejection, which can happen if the piercing is not done properly or if the body rejects the metal.
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How painful is septum piercing?

A septum piercing (the tissue between your nostrils) can hurt a lot for a short time but heals quickly because the septum is so thin. And if you have a deviated septum or similar condition, this kind of piercing can hurt even more because your septum nerves can be overactive .
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Do septum piercings get infected easily?

Are they any risks in getting a septum piercing? While risks are low if you get a septum piercing from a reputable piercer, you still run the risk of infection, allergic reaction to the metals in the piercing, a septal hematoma (when the blood vessels break and blood collects in the septum), and scarring.
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How do you tell if a septum piercing will suit you?

"If your nose is not symmetrical enough, it might not look right. Ask your piercer about how they think it will look first. Put in a piece of jewelry to test it out, to see if you really like how it looks and if you really want it."
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How long do septums take to heal?

Septum piercings take about 2 to 3 months to heal. The septum is a thin layer of skin, nerves, and blood vessels between your two nostrils. It's delicate and usually hurts more than a nostril piercing. However, it heals quickly because there's less tissue for your body to reconstruct.
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What you should know before getting a septum piercing?

The septum piercing itself takes ages to heal, a whole 6 to 8 months to fully heal, though you can change out the ring at the 6 to 8 week mark. Pain and swelling is basically gone after 3 weeks. During this healing time, but especially at the start of it, you'll need to clean your nose often.
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Does septum or nostril hurt more?

"There's not a lot of nerve endings in that part of your septum, so a nostril piercing is going to hurt ten times more than a septum piercing." On a scale of one to ten, ten being extremely painful, Thompson rates the pain of a septum piercing at a two or three.
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How do you sleep with a new septum piercing?

If you need to we suggest starting with either a circular barbell or a retainer. Remember to always wash your hands and piercing well before and after flipping it up, and don't sleep with it flipped (unless you are wearing a retainer).
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What does septum piercing symbolize?

The septum piercing was used to signify their success and show their rite of passage into manhood. Later on, in history, the piercing of these flesh tunnels became connected to rebel subcultures such as the punk rock movement, is seen as a sign of rebellion. But now virtually everybody is following the piercing trend.
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What nose shape is best for a septum piercing?

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It works best on noses with wider septums, as more narrow septums may not provide much of a surface area for the piercing.
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Where's the sweet spot in your septum?

If you pinch your septum, you should feel a thin area of skin between some hard cartilage and the tip of your septum (often referred to as the sweet spot). That's where the septum piercing is placed. It is a little bit higher and a little further forward than you might realize.
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Do septum piercings smell?

Some people with septum piercings report noticing a distinctive smell, even after the healing period. Unless you have signs of an infection, the stink is most likely due to an accumulation of oils and dead skin cells around the jewelry. The fact that it's right under your nose only makes it more noticeable.
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What does an infected septum piercing look like?

Your piercing might be infected if: the area around it is swollen, painful, hot, very red or dark (depending on your skin colour) there's blood or pus coming out of it – pus can be white, green or yellow.
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How old do u have to be to get a septum?

Cartilage (including nostril) and septum piercings are performed on qualified minors aged 13+. Navel, eyebrow, and industrial piercings are performed on qualified minors aged 16+. In order to pierce a minor we will need their ID, showing their photo and name, as well as that of the adult signing for them.
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How much is a septum piercing at Claire's?

Claire's nose piercing and ear piercing are free if you purchase the starter kits they offer. However, the beginning price of the starter kit will start at zł 97.90.
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Do septum piercings look good on big noses?

The truth is, any size nose can look great with the right piercing. Whether a septum or nose piercing, you're free to express yourself any way you want to, even if you have a big nose. Having your nose pierced will decorate it and simply draw more attention to it.
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Why should I get my septum pierced?

Septum piercings are known for being an edgy nose piercing choice, but they've gained a more mellow reputation recently. Whatever your aesthetic, getting a septum piercing is a great way to express your style and show off cool jewelry—that's why you can see them on celebrities like Zoe Kravitz and FKA Twigs.
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Can you use numbing cream for septum piercing?

It is available in a tube of cream or in individual patches, applied by peeling off the back and adhering it the area you wish to numb. You can use either method but we recommend using the cream as it can can be reapplied multiple times leading up to your piercing appointment.
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Does a septum piercing cause headaches?

But piercings, like any other procedure, can come with a list of possible side effects, including bleeding, infections, and headaches.
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