Are septum piercings safe?

There's a risk of contracting bloodborne diseases, including HIV, hepatitis B and C, and tetanus from unsterilized needles. Insist that your piercer use only a fresh, sterile needle. Scarring. Aesthetically speaking, scarring is NBD when it comes to septum piercings because they're not visible.

Can a septum piercing damage your nose?

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.

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.

Do septum piercings affect breathing?

Do Septum Piercings affect Breathing? While your septum piercing is healing, it will affect your breathing the most. As your nose and nostrils are swollen right after you get the piercing, the passage in your airway is restricted. This is only temporary and does not, in any way, completely cut off your breathing.

Do septum piercings last forever?

"If you let your piercing heal completely (keeping it in over a year), the hole will probably stay open for the rest of your life," Thompson says. "The opening will shrink, but you'll be able to put something back in should you ever decide you want it back."

SEPTUM PIERCING AFTER FOUR YEARS: WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU

Do you regret septum piercing?

Most people who get septum piercings (or any piercing, really) usually don't regret it later on. Chances are they took time to weigh the pros and cons and figure how it would look on them before getting it. But there's certainly a chance you'll regret it.

What does a septum piercing say about you?

A septum piercing is associated with people who want to set themselves apart. Whether other people will like them for it, they wouldn't really care. To this end, people with septum rings end up appearing as rebels without a care in the world, and any efforts to rein them in will simply result in a clash.

Why you should not get a septum piercing?

There's a risk of contracting bloodborne diseases, including HIV, hepatitis B and C, and tetanus from unsterilized needles. Insist that your piercer use only a fresh, sterile needle. Scarring. Aesthetically speaking, scarring is NBD when it comes to septum piercings because they're not visible.

What should I know before getting a septum piercing?

Everyone has their own pain tolerance, so it's worth bearing yours in mind, but a septum shouldn't hurt much more than a standard nose piercing and it shouldn't go through cartilage. It'll be a strong pinch, the urge to sneeze, eyes water, and hopefully not much more than that.

Does your septum bleed when you pierce it?

If any problems occur, don't hesitate to contact your piercer! Here are a few things that may occur that are totally normal: It's typical for a brand-new piercing to bleed a little bit for the first few days/week.

What hurts more nostril or septum?

Nose piercing pain level

High nostril piercings, like those up nearer to the top of your nose, may hurt less but can take longer to heal. The pain during recovery might be worse than that of a septum piercing.

Why does my septum ring smell?

Septum rings which are made from poor quality metals are more likely to cause irritation, reaction and bad smell. Coated metals will peel off over time, revealing the base metal which could cause a reaction with your skin. Always prefer septum rings made of best quality materials.

How painful is septum piercing?

Other than the first initial days—during which your septum piercing will probably feel a little tender—you shouldn't expect any major pain or discomfort during the healing process (which, BTW, can take anywhere from six weeks to three months).

Is septum piercing unprofessional?

Being told your piercing is unprofessional

For that, I find that the septum piercing is one of the most professional “unprofessional” piercing to have. As long as you're wearing a horseshoe ring, you can always flip it up into your nostril where nobody can see it.

Can a septum piercing give you a deviated septum?

Can a septum piercing cause a deviated septum? Not really. A proper septum piercing pierces the fleshy membranous piece between your nostrils, not the actual cartilage in your nose.

What nose shape is best for a septum piercing?

Septum Piercing

It works best on noses with wider septums, as more narrow septums may not provide much of a surface area for the piercing.

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."

Where is the septum sweet spot?

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.

Can you kiss after septum piercing?

If you kiss someone, do it gently to avoid mashing your septum piercing against the person's face. Try to avoid any degree of trauma to your septum piercing so you don't delay the healing process.

Does Zendaya have her septum pierced?

Zendaya doesn't always wear her septum rings, but when she does, it's gorgeous. She's been committing to her piercing for a few years and showed it off during the 2014 American Music Awards. She ~is~ a style chameleon, so it makes sense that she'd get a septum piercing.

Are septum piercings edgy?

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.

How fast do septum piercings close?

The healing process should only take a month or two, and it should stay open; hence, it will take several days to close up completely.

Can I hide my septum piercing immediately?

You should leave a new septum piercing alone for 6-8 weeks before changing or flipping up the jewelry. If you have to hide your piercing before then, we recommend visiting your piercer to have them help you move it or change to a retainer to help avoid irritation and infection.

At what age can you get a septum piercing?

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.