Is it safe to pierce your septum yourself?

Ideally, you should go to an experienced professional to get your septum pierced. However, if you insist on doing it yourself, it’s possible to do it with minimal complications or risk of infection provided you keep the piercing environment as sterile as possible.

Can piercing your septum be dangerous?

Are they any risks in getting a septum piercing? While risks are low if you get a 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.

Why you shouldn’t pierce your septum?

A septal hematoma can develop if the piercing damages blood vessels and the tissue lining the cartilage, causing blood to collect between the two. This can cause pain, swelling, pressure, and congestion. Bloodborne diseases.

Should a septum piercing bleed?

Any piercing will bleed. A septum piercing may bleed more than pierced nares. You could also form a hematoma, a swollen bruise that can become infected or disfigure your face.

Should I heal my septum piercing flipped up or down?

Septums are very easy to hide. When you first get it pierced you should keep it flipped up or down for three days to let the healing process start. If you want to hide it, have your piercer flip it up for you. After a few days you’ll be able to flip it up and down to hide it as you please.

How often should I Clean my septum piercing?

While septum piercings take six to eight months to fully heal, you only need to follow a strict cleaning regimen for about a month. During this time, do a sea salt soak three times per day. During this time, you should also minimize contact with the piercing and keep creams and makeup away from your face.

Which needle should I use for septum piercing?

14 Gauge- 14G is a 1.6 mm needle, this is what we use in Navel piercing/ Belly button Piercing. Piercers also use this for a Tongue piercing, Labret, Eyebrow, Industrial, Septum, and Nipple piercings. wanna try Hollow piercing needles, check the best recommendation of our readers.

How do you pierce your own septum?

Steps Get your supplies. Prepare. Numb it (optional). Pull the bottom part of your nose down and put the clamp where it feels good to pierce. After pulling out the needle quickly insert the jewelry. You’re done.