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Septum Piercing FAQ

Does it hurt?

Septum piercings are usually not a difficult piercing to sit through. The needle (and then jewelry) pass through the thin, soft piece of skin towards the tip of your nose, between the cartilage and the thicker, rigid skin below it. Most people describe it as a strange sensation, one that makes their eyes water and makes them feel like they need to sneeze, but not one that is especially painful.

Is it easy to hide?

Septum piercings are the easiest facial piercing to hide. If you wear a septum retainer, all you need to do to hide it is flip it up inside your nostrils. (The jewelry can sometimes be seen if someone is under you and looking directly into your nose, but who does that?) Retainers come in steel, titanium, niobium (in matte black), and even clear or colored glass—all of which are safe for healing.

Can I flip up a circular barbell and hide the piercing, like I can with a retainer?

While this may work for some people, if their nostrils are large enough and the jewelry is small enough, it doesn’t work for everyone, so discuss your options with your piercer. If you absolutely must hide it during the first two months it’s usually better to stick with a retainer.

When can I put in fancy jewelry?

It seems that every year the variety of high quality septum jewelry increases, as more and more jewelers make designs in gold and other precious metals with gemstones and ornate filigree designs. (For a taste, check out designs by Body Vision Los Angeles.) While most of these piercings are too busy to be used for initial piercings (since the setting can catch dirt and lymph and make cleaning difficult), they are just fine for fully healed septums. That said, it is best to give your piercing at least two months before changing jewelry, but afterward the possibilities are endless.

Is it an easy piercing to stretch?

Stretching your septum may make your eyes water, or make you sneeze, but it is usually not too difficult or too painful. However, stretching the piercing to larger sizes can become increasingly difficult as the jewelry starts to put more pressure on the hard cartilage in the nose. If you do get to that point and still want to stretch more, give your body more time in-between stretches. As always, listen to your body.

Why does my piercing stink?

Your skin secretes natural oils and constantly sloughs off dead skin cells, and the skin on the inside of your piercing is no different. This discharge tends to collect around your piercing and on your jewelry, and while this happens with every piercing, it just tends to be a lot more noticeable when it’s right under your nose! Don’t fret, though; regular, thorough cleaning of your piercing and jewelry should take care of it.

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Rings & Clickers

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    Chain Link Clicker in Titanium from Tawapa

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    A design both classic and tough featuring interlocking links of rigid cable chain. The single-snap hinged closure allows for easy opening and closi...

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  • Triple Chain Press-fit Ring in Gold from Origins Handmade in rose gold with diamond
    Triple Chain Press-fit Ring in Gold from Origins Handmade in rose gold with diamond
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    Triple Chain Press-fit Ring in Gold from Origins Handmade

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    Prana Clicker from Tether Jewelry

    Tether Jewelry

    This futuristic design was inspired by Prana-Bindu training in Frank Herbert’s Dune and the Hindu concept of Prana as the universal life force. Eac...

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  • Solare Clicker from Tether Jewelry in obsidian
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    Solare Clicker from Tether Jewelry

    Tether Jewelry

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  • Clash Clicker from Tether Jewelry in obsidian
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    Clash Clicker from Tether Jewelry

    Tether Jewelry

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  • High Polish Clicker from Black Forest Jewelry in black niobium
    High Polish Clicker from Black Forest Jewelry in black niobium
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    High Polish Clicker from Black Forest Jewelry

    Black Forest Jewelry

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  • Cassiopea Null Clicker in 14k White Gold from Auris Jewellery
    Cassiopea Null Clicker in Gold from Auris Jewellery in assorted sizes and materials
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    Cassiopea Null Clicker in Gold from Auris Jewellery

    Auris Jewellery

    A slim, high-polished hoop of solid gold with flat edges and a hinged clasp for easy insertion and removal. The single-snap hinged closure allows f...

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  • V Clicker in Titanium from Diablo Organics size detail
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    V Clicker in Titanium from Diablo Organics

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  • Clicker in 18k Yellow Gold from Clickerino
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    Clicker in Gold from Clickerino

    Clickerino

    A sleek, timeless hinged ring in solid gold. These products are manufactured in Australia, which utilizes the metric system. The diameter options a...

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  • Titanium Clicker from Clickerino
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    Titanium Clicker from Clickerino

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  • Outward-facing Gem Clicker in Titanium with Clear CZ from Diablo Organics
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    Outward-facing Gem Clicker in Titanium from Diablo Organics

    Diablo Organics

    The edge of this ring is lined with 1mm prong-set stones adding a sparkling accent to an otherwise classic design. A single-snap hinged closure all...

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  • Forward-facing Gem Clicker in Titanium from Diablo Organics with clear CZ
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    Forward-facing Gem Clicker in Titanium from Diablo Organics

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    A glittering row of 1mm prong-set stones cover the face of a high-polished ring. A single-snap hinged closure allows for easy opening and closing, ...

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  • Stabby Punk Clicker in Titanium from Diablo Organics
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    Stabby Punk Clicker in Titanium from Diablo Organics

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    A row of short and punchy 3mm small cone spikes line the edge of a high-polished ASTM F-136 implant grade titanium ring. The 5/16” diameter holds ...

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  • Sun Ray Gem Clicker in Titanium with Clear CZ from Diablo Organics
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    Sun Ray Gem Clicker in Titanium from Diablo Organics

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    Dynamic rays burst forth from a glamorous row of 1mm gemstones lining the edge of a simple ring made of ASTM F-136 implant grade titanium.  The sin...

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  • Double Illusion Clicker in Titanium from Zadamer Jewelry
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    Double Illusion Clicker in Titanium from Zadamer Jewelry

    Zadamer Jewelry

    A singular implant-grade titanium ring with an adjoined partial ring provides the illusion of wearing two rings at once in this dynamic design. The...

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