Septum piercings are extremely popular, in addition to piercings in the nostril. And for good reason, because it is a piercing that usually heals easily and is also easy to hide. In this blog post we will tell you everything about the septum piercing, how it is placed and how the healing process proceeds.
What is a Septum Piercing?
A septum piercing is a piercing that is placed through the thin skin just below the nasal septum, above the thicker part of the bottom of the nose. The placement is preferably more towards the tip of the nose than towards the face, because the skin is thinner there. In general, most people have a specific place in the nose where the septum piercing can be placed perfectly, the so-called 'sweet spot'. Usually this place is fairly easy for the piercer to feel and your septum piercing will be pierced through there. Because your septum piercing is done through this ‘sweet spot’, it is often less painful and healing is usually a breeze. In any case, it is not the intention to have your septum piercing done through the hard cartilage of your nasal septum. A septum piercing that is done too far towards the bottom of your nose is also not desirable.
Septum piercing procedure
Before you have your septum pierced, your piercer will determine the best spot together with you. Many piercers then feel the lower part of your nose with their fingertips, looking for the spot where the skin of your septum is thinnest. This ‘sweet spot’ is often just past the middle, towards the tip of your nose. After the piercer has determined this spot and possibly marked it (and you have given your permission), the piercing can be done. Your piercer can use a piercing clamp or special septum piercing clamp, but can also opt for a freehand method with a receiving tube or other tool to catch the piercing needle. After the needle has gone through your skin, the septum jewelry is put in place.
What does it feel like to get a septum piercing?
When you get a piercing, you can of course expect some pain. After all, you are having your skin pierced with a sharp needle, and you will often be able to feel that for a while. A septum piercing is a piercing that is a little bit more special in this respect! Because your septum piercing is often done through the thinnest part of your septum, the pain is very bearable for many people. The prick is also short-lived and in many cases the burning sensation after the piercing is also very bearable. During the piercing, you may experience watery eyes or a sneezing reaction. Uncomfortable perhaps, but most piercers have a lot of experience with this and take this into account. So nothing to worry about.
Healing of a septum piercing
The healing of a septum piercing usually takes 7 to 9 weeks. Sometimes it can take a little longer, this of course also varies per person. Fortunately, the septum piercing is often a piercing that heals very easily. For many people, it works fine to clean the septum piercing occasionally in the shower, and otherwise leave it alone. You can also care for your septum piercing with a ready-made saline solution for piercings, a homemade warm saline solution or additionally use a disinfectant aftercare.
Jewelry for your septum piercing
Immediately after piercing, your septum is provided with a piece of jewelry. Often, a piece of jewelry with a thickness of 1.2 mm is chosen. Other sizes may also be possible, but it is best to discuss this with your piercer. The diameter depends on the placement and the structure of your nose. Commonly used diameters for septum piercings are 7 mm or 8 mm, but during healing it can be more convenient to go for a slightly larger diameter, so that you can reach everywhere easily. With many septum piercings, the swelling is often limited, so that often makes a difference in the choice of jewelry.
The first piece of jewelry is usually a piece of jewelry made of nickel-free material, such as titanium. A septum retainer or circular barbell are often very popular, because you can fold these jewelry up. The septum jewelry is therefore hidden in your nose, which also makes your piercing less visible. This can be useful if your piercings are not allowed to be visible, for example in connection with your work. Of course, you are not supposed to keep flipping your jewelry up and down during the healing process, which is why your piercer will often advise you to wear your septum flipped up, so that your piercing can heal in peace.
Curious about which jewelry we have in our shop for septum piercings? View them here!
And here you will find our piercing aftercare, including saline spray, salt for making your own saline solution and other piercing aftercare.
What is a Septum Piercing?
A septum piercing is a piercing that is placed through the thin skin just below the nasal septum, above the thicker part of the bottom of the nose. The placement is preferably more towards the tip of the nose than towards the face, because the skin is thinner there. In general, most people have a specific place in the nose where the septum piercing can be placed perfectly, the so-called 'sweet spot'. Usually this place is fairly easy for the piercer to feel and your septum piercing will be pierced through there. Because your septum piercing is done through this ‘sweet spot’, it is often less painful and healing is usually a breeze. In any case, it is not the intention to have your septum piercing done through the hard cartilage of your nasal septum. A septum piercing that is done too far towards the bottom of your nose is also not desirable.
Septum piercing procedure
Before you have your septum pierced, your piercer will determine the best spot together with you. Many piercers then feel the lower part of your nose with their fingertips, looking for the spot where the skin of your septum is thinnest. This ‘sweet spot’ is often just past the middle, towards the tip of your nose. After the piercer has determined this spot and possibly marked it (and you have given your permission), the piercing can be done. Your piercer can use a piercing clamp or special septum piercing clamp, but can also opt for a freehand method with a receiving tube or other tool to catch the piercing needle. After the needle has gone through your skin, the septum jewelry is put in place.
What does it feel like to get a septum piercing?
When you get a piercing, you can of course expect some pain. After all, you are having your skin pierced with a sharp needle, and you will often be able to feel that for a while. A septum piercing is a piercing that is a little bit more special in this respect! Because your septum piercing is often done through the thinnest part of your septum, the pain is very bearable for many people. The prick is also short-lived and in many cases the burning sensation after the piercing is also very bearable. During the piercing, you may experience watery eyes or a sneezing reaction. Uncomfortable perhaps, but most piercers have a lot of experience with this and take this into account. So nothing to worry about.
Healing of a septum piercing
The healing of a septum piercing usually takes 7 to 9 weeks. Sometimes it can take a little longer, this of course also varies per person. Fortunately, the septum piercing is often a piercing that heals very easily. For many people, it works fine to clean the septum piercing occasionally in the shower, and otherwise leave it alone. You can also care for your septum piercing with a ready-made saline solution for piercings, a homemade warm saline solution or additionally use a disinfectant aftercare.
Jewelry for your septum piercing
Immediately after piercing, your septum is provided with a piece of jewelry. Often, a piece of jewelry with a thickness of 1.2 mm is chosen. Other sizes may also be possible, but it is best to discuss this with your piercer. The diameter depends on the placement and the structure of your nose. Commonly used diameters for septum piercings are 7 mm or 8 mm, but during healing it can be more convenient to go for a slightly larger diameter, so that you can reach everywhere easily. With many septum piercings, the swelling is often limited, so that often makes a difference in the choice of jewelry.
The first piece of jewelry is usually a piece of jewelry made of nickel-free material, such as titanium. A septum retainer or circular barbell are often very popular, because you can fold these jewelry up. The septum jewelry is therefore hidden in your nose, which also makes your piercing less visible. This can be useful if your piercings are not allowed to be visible, for example in connection with your work. Of course, you are not supposed to keep flipping your jewelry up and down during the healing process, which is why your piercer will often advise you to wear your septum flipped up, so that your piercing can heal in peace.
Curious about which jewelry we have in our shop for septum piercings? View them here!
And here you will find our piercing aftercare, including saline spray, salt for making your own saline solution and other piercing aftercare.
