1. The Myth of Twisting Jewelry in Piercings
It used to be advised to twist the jewelry in piercings to help the hole heal, but that actually causes you to rip and irritate the tissue. Twisting will cause your healing times to increase.
2. Easy to Hide, Easy to Move
A lot of people get septum piercings because they think they are easy to hide, and they can be. The septum piercing is done on the center of the face, and it can be moved naturally when eating or talking. Straightening it is okay as long as you are only touching it with clean hands.
3. The Importance of Cleanliness
Ideally, you don’t want to move the piercing, but one of the reasons that people get this piercing is because it is so easy to hide. Accordingly, it is important to ensure that your hands and the piercing are clean before touching or moving it.
4. Dealing with Crust and Tightness
Sometimes, you may notice that your septum piercing feels tight or like it’s not moving around. This is often caused by sebum, which is your body’s natural secretion and can create crust on the jewelry. It is normal for the jewelry to feel tight, and it will move around on its own. In the shower, it is best to avoid any shampoo, conditioner, or soap on the piercing.
5. The Risk of Closing Up
A septum piercing is unique from other piercings. If taken out too soon, it can close up anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks. It is important to be mindful of this and not remove the jewelry prematurely.
6. Signs of Rejection
If your body is rejecting the piercing, there are certain symptoms you may notice. These include more of the jewelry becoming visible on the outside of the piercing, the piercing remaining sore, red, irritated, or dry after the first few days, the jewelry becoming visible under the skin, the piercing hole appearing to be getting larger, and the jewelry looking like it is hanging differently.
7. Sleeping with a Flipped-Up Septum Piercing
Yes, you can sleep with your septum flipped up. It is one of the advantages of this piercing. However, always remember to wash your hands and the piercing well before and after flipping it up, and avoid sleeping with it flipped unless you are wearing a retainer.
8. Lower Risk of Infection
Septum piercings have a lower risk of infection compared to other piercings. The presence of mucous membranes in the nose helps fight off infections. The main risk comes from using low-quality jewelry.
9. Dealing with a Stuck Piercing Ball
If you find that the ball on your septum piercing is stuck, wearing a pair of latex or rubber gloves can provide enough grip to unscrew it. Make sure the jewelry is dry and use the gloves to get a better grip on the ball.
10. Reopening a Closed Septum Piercing
If your septum piercing has closed up and you cannot easily put the jewelry back in, it is best to visit your piercer. They may be able to taper it back open, which is quicker to heal than repiercing. In some cases, if the piercing has been out for a long period of time, it may need to be pierced again.