Septum piercings got their name from the part where they are pierced on. The septum is the thin wall that goes down through the center of the nose. It separates the right and the left side of the nose. These piercings don’t penetrate the cartilage, it penetrates the tissue below the septum.

The pain is varied for everyone. But, there is no doubt it will tear you up. But, it does not mean that you would cry. Tearing up is a natural response to anything that happens to your nose such as piercing or pinching.

There is no need to say that nose is dirty so, all the bacteria and germs can extend the healing process. For this reason, you need to keep your nose clean as much as possible. If you suffer from any seasonal allergies, it is better for you not to get a septum piercing in that particular season.

The advantage of septum piercing is that with a right jewelery, you can easily hide it and let the ends stay inside of the nose. But, the size of the jeweleries and the balls that are placed on ends can cause some problems in breathing.

There are different jewelries that come in different sizes such as 18, 16 and 14 gauge. 16 gauge and 14 gauge suit nose much more beautifully but, the larger size can be pierced if it is desired for sure.

How to Take Care of a Septum Piercing

• Right after it is pierced, clean your nose twice a day for the 3 following days.
• Use antibacterial soaps for septum piercings.
• Don’t apply Epsom salt, table salt, tea tree oil or any other kind of natural solutions or oils.
• You also avoid using sun block, baby oil or any other type of skin care products.

These article about septum piercings will help you to get basic information and will help you to deal with aftercare process.