Will my septum piercing close after a year?

Do septum piercings close fully? If you’ve kept the piercing in for more than a few months, the hole may not ever fully heal. However, it will shrink a great deal, and due to the placement of the piercing it’s unlikely anyone will ever see the hole anyway.

How long does it take for a septum piercing hole to close up?

A septum piercing takes roughly 6 to 8 months to heal completely, however this can be changed out in around 6–8 weeks of healing.

How do you reopen a closed septum piercing?

If your piercing is in the process of closing, you may be able to reinsert the jewelry by stretching the hole in a warm shower, but you should never force it. You can try going to your piercer to get it re-pierced and ask them to attempt a re-insertion first as well; they’re more likely to do so successfully.

Why can’t I get my septum ring back in?

If you can not easily put the jewelry back in then it is best to go to your piercer to see if they can taper it back open which is a lot quicker to heal then repiercing it. In most cases they can do this but if it has been out for a very long period of time then may have to be pierced again.

How do I find my septum hole?

Try either lifting up the side of your nose, or pinch just below your septum and pull it down, so you could see where the hole is placed. Gently feel around inside your nose until you’ll find the hole. Be patient, don’t hurt your nose. Keep in mind that your hole isn’t straight, but more of a little rainbow shape.

Will my septum piercing close overnight?

Assuming the piercing is fully healed (which after a year you would assume it would be), technically speaking the hole will never fully close. Think of the piercing hole (‘fistula’) as a tunnel – the edges are all healed up so even though the hole can and will shrink, it cannot actually heal itself shut.

Can a septum piercing close in minutes?

If your piercing is fresh, it can close up in a matter of minutes. If you’ve had it for less than a year, you can expect it to close up within a few hours or days. The inside of the hole can close up rather quickly, even if you’ve had the piercing for years.

Can you reopen a septum piercing?

How do I know if my piercing is closed?

If you grab the portion of your ear where the original piercing was located, you should hopefully be able to feel a little knot where the old hole was. This likely means that the surface has closed, but the tunnel in the center of your ear still exists from the first time you got your ears pierced.

Can I use a septum ring for my nose?

By far, the two most common and most popular nose piercings are the nostril piercing and the septum piercing. Both the nostril and the septum are excellent candidates for hoop ring jewelry, with plenty of beautiful ring options available for both.

How long can I leave my nose ring out without it closing?

Some people may take a week for their piercing to begin closing, while others may still be okay after a year. Generally, the longer you’ve had the piercing for, the longer it’ll take to close up.

Are septum rings safe to wear long-term?

Speaking of low quality jewelry, there are specific kinds of septum rings to look for, and more than a few to beware of once your septum piercing is fully healed and you’re ready to switch things up from your original piercing. Even though you might think surgical steel is safe, that’s actually something you need to avoid for long-term wear.

Is this the truth about septum piercings?

This is the truth about septum piercings. Just because septum rings weren’t all that popular for a long time in western culture, that doesn’t mean they haven’t been common in other cultures before that.

What does a septum ring look like?

This septum ring consists of a small oval silver hoop. The circular hoop contains turquoise stones that have been evenly spread around the hoop. This hoop cleverly leaves a section at the top of the hoop which allows the ring to sit comfortably on your septum.

How deep does a septum piercing penetrate the cartilage?

A septum piercing, however, shouldn’t penetrate the cartilage. It should go through the softer space of tissue just below the septum. Piercers refer to it as the “sweet spot.”