Can I change my septum piercing after 4 weeks?

This will allow time for healing and to reduce the risk of infection. If you've had your septum pierced for less than two months, we recommend that you wait at least three more weeks before changing out the jewelry in order to allow time for healing and reduce the risk of infection.
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Can a septum piercing heal in 4 weeks?

While the most tender and painful part of healing should be over in around 1-3 weeks, septum piercings take around 6 to 8 months to completely heal, and you can change the jewellery in 6 to 8 weeks providing it's well-healed. You should try and leave it as long as possible, though.
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How many weeks until I can change my septum ring?

You can change your septum piercing when it is fully healed. However, we recommend that you wait as long as possible. For the most part, a septum piercing heals in 2 to 3 months, but it can take up to 6 to 8 months for certain people to fully heal.
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How do I know my septum is healed?

It depends on who you ask, but the general rule of thumb is to wait until:
  1. it's no longer tender.
  2. the minimum healing time has passed, usually at least 2 to 3 months.
  3. it's no longer weepy or crusty.
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What happens if I change my piercing too early?

Unfortunately, you should be patient when thinking about changing the jewellery in a fresh piercing, as changing the jewellery too early can lead to infection, inflammation and even the piercing closing up.
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SEPTUM PIERCING 4 WEEK UPDATE



Is a septum healed at 6 weeks?

The average healing time of a septum piercing is between 4 and 6 weeks. Unfortunately, if you encounter piercing problems, you'll have to wait at least 30 days before getting re-pierced. The material of choice for a septum piercing jewelry is titanium or surgical stainless steel. Moreover, jewelry designs vary.
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Will my septum close if I take it out for a day?

Yes, septum piercings do close if kept out. It however, depends how long you've had it for. If you haven't had the piercing for very long, it can take up to 24 hours for it to fully close, while the exterior will be open for much longer.
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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.
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Is a 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.
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Can nurses have septum piercings?

Can nurses have a nose piercing? The answer is yes…but within reason. Each hospital and health network will have its own policies on the matter. They may accept piercing partially with regulations such as a small stud or skin-colored ones.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Which hurts more septum or nostril?

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.
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Do septums heal fast?

A septum piercing should heal in 2 or 3 months, although this can increase to between 6 and 8 months for some people, depending on various factors. While the septum is relatively painful to pierce, the wound itself should heal quickly due to the small amount of tissue that needs to be reconstructed in the area.
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Can I leave my septum flipped up while healing?

Can I flip it up while healing? Yes! That's one of the best things about this piercing- it can be flipped up while healing. If you need to we suggest starting with either a circular barbell or a retainer.
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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.
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Can a 15 year old have a septum piercing?

Minors – Piercing

If you are under 18 the parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor for the entire procedure. A state-issued photo ID will be needed from both the minor and the parent or legal guardian. This can be a state-issued ID card, learner's permit, driver's license, passport, or military ID.
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Do septum piercings look good?

A septum piercing definitely looks really cool and is a unique accessory that can add a little glitz or edge to your overall look. You can go big and bold, small and classic, or punk rock with it; it's a versatile piercing that can help you express different parts of who you are.
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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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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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What is a clicker septum ring?

Septum Clickers - Septum clickers are captive rings with a hinged segment that you can unlock to insert and remove your jewelry from your septum piercing.
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Who did the first septum piercing?

The septum piercing is actually the second most common piercing among primitive tribes after the ear piercing. You can trace its history to Native American Indians, Indians, Bengalis as well as African tribes but probably most known for their septum piercings are the Kangi tribes of New Guinea.
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Are septum piercings cultural appropriation?

Septum piercing has its own cultural appropriation in many parts of the world, where women get their septum pierced at a very young age. Over time, this culture has turned into a full-fledged trend.
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