What do I do if my septum piercing is crooked?

If the septum piercing is crooked due to the angle at which it was pierced, there are two choices: you can remove the piercing, allow it to heal and try again. Or you can opt to keep the piercing as-is and ask your piercer to modify your jewelry with a custom bend to compensate for the angle.

How do I get my septum piercing straight?

You only need a dot on the side where you’re going to insert the needle, but you may want to make dots on both sides to make sure they line up. Draw a line across the bottom of your septum with your surgical marker, in line with the spot to be pierced. This will help you keep the piercing straight.

Can you flip up a septum piercing after getting it done?

Yes! That’s one of the best things about this piercing- it can be flipped up while healing. 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).

Can you fix a crooked piercing?

Some crooked piercings can be corrected easily and some can’t. However, if you are following your piercers aftercare instructions, you should wait until the healing process has finished before looking into drastic measures; sometimes you just need to downsize/upsize to get the look you want.

How long does it take for a septum piercing to straighten out?

If this happens to you, tell your piercer to stop, give your nose time to heal, and go to a different, more-reputable piercer later to try again. On average, septum piercings take 4-6 weeks to fully heal, so if you have a septum misadventure, you should wait at least a month before getting re-pierced.

Why is my septum not straight?

Most people do not have a perfectly straight septum, but it may be misaligned due to a two main causes: A person can be born with a deviated septum (congenital), or it can bend due to normal growth during childhood. Another cause of deviated septum is injury or trauma, such as a broken nose.

Should I rotate my septum piercing?

A septum piercing is going to take between two to three months to heal. This is not like the piercing you get while you’re at the mall, you don’t need to rotate the jewelry. The only exception to this rule is when you want to flip it up or re-center the piercing (keep this at a minimum if possible).

How long do septum piercings take to heal?

about 2 to 3 months
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.

How do you know if your septum was pierced wrong?

A reputable piercer can do an inperson consultation and determine if a septum piercing is right for you. A note- septum piercings smell. If you find that you can smell your septum piercing this is perfectly normal. It doesn’t mean anything is wrong or anything, it’s just a normal part of having your septum pierced!

Is your septum piercing supposed to move?

Your septum is a thin wall of cartilage that runs down the center of your nose, separating your right and left nostrils. After ear piercing, the septum piercing is the second most common piercing most people have. No, the septum should not move. It may bend a bit but it doesn’t move.

What does a septum nose ring mean on a woman?

The bride’s father pierced her nose to show his wealth. It was also a symbol of courage, fertility, and intelligence. Nowadays, both men and women wear a septum ring. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, and Rihanna have made this jewelry popular, and many girls choose to follow this trend.

How long does it take for a septum piercing to heal?

However before making your steps towards the piercing studio, you are supposed to make yourself aware of the healing process for your septum piercing. The healing process may take 2 to 4 month to recover fully but you can be free after 1 month. For the first 2 weeks, your nose becomes tender.

What happens if you remove a septum piercing without a ring?

Removing the septum piercing jewelry before healing causes an injury to the pierced area which can delay the healing process or even cause septum piercing pain. Also septum piercing is not permanent, it can easily close if it is left without a ring for a longer time. White secretions may be formed around the flip.

How do I know if my septum piercing is infected?

Your septum becomes red and tender. The redness on your septum is normal for the first two weeks after the piercing session but if the redness persists for more than two weeks, it may be a sign of an infection. Your nose becomes swollen for a longer time than the required time. Presence of green or yellow discharge from pierced area.

How often should I Clean my septum piercing?

Failing to clean the pierced site leads to development of crusting that harbors infection causing bacteria. Cleaning the pierced site twice a day is recommended for a healthy septum piercing. Always use clean disposable cotton wool while cleaning, avoid using a towel as it may contain bacteria however clean it may look.