How to Heal a Septum Piercing Septum Piercing Aftercare
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Instructions on how to heal a Septum Piercing and Aftercare Instructions by DaVo of the Axiom Body Piercing Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. This video cover what you should know before getting a Septum Piercing including average healing time, risk and issues, what DaVo suggests for aftercare and lifestyle changes.
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this video is super old lol but i just got my septum pierced and i LOVE your shirt!!
I got it at their show a few years back. NOFX is one of my favorite bands.
Just to let you know this is an older video as you mentioned and I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated. The compresses with saline are enough to heal the piercing.
I’m kinda terrified of it snagging one something.. and the pain level of the pericing is there anything to reduce it?
This is one the only facial piercing thst isn't prone to getting caught on things. It tends to be more isolated than say a nostril piercing.
Most say the pain is not bad at all.
I just got my septum pierced today-craziest sensation I’ve ever felt. I actually felt the needle moving through each layer of the nose 😂😅 either way I LOVE it and am so grateful to have your advise on how to best heal it. Thank you!
Congratulations on your new piercing and thank you for sharing your experience. Sounds like the piercing was a little slow. Glad to help and thank you for watching.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing with regular water or the saline nasal spray
i got mine done yesterday. my routine is , morning: 10 minute soak with nose inside cup of distilled water and sea salt. after school:spray saline up nostrils, night: 10 minute soak.
is this good enough? i honestly am so lost. i need a set routine.
The two soaks should be more than enough.
This was very very useful information!! Thank you 😊
The Friday of my eighteenth birthday (December 3rd) I got my septum pierced. It was between tongue and septum, I don’t like needles in my mouth so yeah. I hate needles with a passion, but I love piercings so I always have to remind myself that I’m not gonna regret this and that a few hours earlier o wanted this. And I’m right. I have both of my helix’s (got for 17th birthday) and now my septum. I love them. My mom hates my septum piercing but I’m eighteen. When I got my helix’s done she was shocked that I went through with it.
The day before I got my septum pierced I binge watched videos like yours, and yours helped a lot!
I’m a bit bad though, I don’t measure and just eyeball it when it comes to sea salt lol. It’s worked out fine so far. I’ve also never used anti bacterial soap only sea saltwater. I might try that for my next piercing though.
Glad that the videos helped and congratulations on your piercing. I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated. Also using a sterile saline spray like neilmed wound wash or piercing wah spray is a lot more convenient.
Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
I tried to get my septum pierced 2 days ago and it was an epic fail. The piercer did not know what he was doing. Long story short he put two holes in my septum (one too high and one too low) and I left the shop with no jewelry. I have been sea salt soaking twice a day and the holes seem to be healing fine. He did not tell me how to clean it since he was freaking out and he had other people waiting. Such a traumatic experience. 😖
OK, people make mistakes but I have to say, they should have stayed they did, apologize profusely, and did for free. Then taken the time, regardless of how many people were waiting on them, to clearly explain how to take care of the piercing.
All piercers have off days or Piercings that don't go as planned but they used be accountable for their mistake and bend over backwards to make it right.
Now with that all said, I don't think there is a piercer out there that doesn't struggle with septum piercings from time to time. They are just that piercing that varies from simple and easy to what the hell is with this person's anatomy.
Yes it is and there are so many factors with anatomy that makes a piercer's head spin.
Just got my septum done 2 days ago this will help a lot
Congratulations!!! I'm glad the video helped but here is a more current video - th-cam.com/video/X54edR2VHK4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for giving such good and direct advice and information about piercings. Your channel has helped me wonders
Glad to help and thank you for watching.
Thank you very much for your videos! They are very straight forward and informational. I really appreciate the content AND your personality :)
You're welcome, glad to hear you found the videos helpful and thank you for watching.
I know this is an old video but it was helpful my piercer didn't give me aftercare instructions so thank you
That is a big red flag to be honest, they should always give u aftercare instructions. Hopefully it eventually healed well for u
i pierced my septum yesterday and i was surprised how it didn’t hurt at all lol
Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
Damn this is a lot of work. Good thing I watch your videos before I decide on getting a piercing.
What material should a piercing be made out of?
If you are asking about the jewelry, the standard is certified Implant / Biocompatible grade Titanium Alloy. You can also go with nickel free 14kt or better solid gold or niobium. If you do not have an issue with nickel Implant Grade Surgical Steel will also work.
I just got mine pierced three weeks ago ❤
I had my septum pierced 8 days ago and it's been healing very well. It didn't hurt very much and I've been doing one soak a day and Q-tip cleaning at night. My question is though, is it really that big of deal to move it around? I'm not messing with it all day long but every now and then I flip it up and sometimes it will turn to one side and I feel that there's gunk so I clean it on both sides. I just am wondering what can happen if I turn and mess with it too much, because I really don't feel any pain when I do it unless there is gunk on the piercing still and I try to turn it back to center without cleaning. If I bump my nose on accident it hurts but it only felt a bit swollen the first 2 days and now I can pinch my nostrils and it doesn't hurt. Can I still be doing damage to my septum by messing with it even though it doesn't hurt to do it?
First off, I don't suggest using qtips. It's better to use a sterile gauze sponge or a clean folded up paper towel.
There is no reason to move the jewelry at all. In fact, moving the jewelry increases the risk to issues. Even flipping it up should be limited. If you have to have it up for work, flip it up at the beginning of the work week and leave it up till the end of the week.
I see that you now recommend saline spray, is that along with or in replacement of a salt water soak?
In replacement.
I done mine last week, and woke up with a the worst flu yesterday.
Great video😊
Thank you 😁and thank you for watching.
Great video, mate! I'm about to have my septum done (by a great, well known piercer!) and am looking forward to it. Is there any reason that I can't have a full loop or like a click-in loop right off the bat? I'm not a big fan of the "bull" style piercings that can be flipped up. I just want to do like a 18g or 16g titanium or gold hoop most likely. I've experimented with "fake" piercings and very much prefer the look of a fairly small complete hoop.
Thank you so much for so much information!
You are welcome! Thank you for watching!
I got my septum pierced yesterday and my piercer recommended saline wound spray to clean my septum and NOT to use Q Tips. By biggest issue right now is trying to find a way to clean my bloody crust without needing to use a Q tips from the risk of the fibers getting into the wound.
This is an older video and I no longer suggest soap at all. All you need is a sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray.
At the end of your shower, cup some of the water in your hands, submerge your nose and blow bubbles.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing with regular water or the saline solution
@@BodyPiercingTattooing I’ve had my septum peircing for a 10 days. My piercer said to use Bactine with a q tip. Is this recommended?
Hey, I really appreciate this! I just had mine done two days ago. My piercer told me to only use Dial antibacterial soap. To wash my hands then apply some fresh Dial soap to the piercing and work the soap from one end of the piercing to the other. I should move the ring back and forth with the soap and then rinse it out. She said to do this four times a day. I don't see any other advice out there really matching this. Has some new information come out backing this up? I really don't want to mess up my piercing.
Well 20 or so years ago, I would have told you to use dial in much the same way. However even then I wouldnt have suggest only doing it twice daily.
That said saline twice daily and cleaning with a mild antimicrobial soap once daily is more than enough to heal the piercing and avoid infection.
Thank you so much. My nose has been hurting so much. I thought maybe I was being a baby. Explains some of the pain. The cleaning was definitely painful because there was no soaking to make it soft to clean. I really appreciate it!!!😍😍😍
Stylist here- i personally change the water in my. Bottle every day or two. 😋 Unless I'm using my mannequin for a few days, then I fill up the water bottle when it's empty.
Yeah, it really should be changed often. Though there is not really a point of cross-contamon, there is the issue of the microorganisms in the water multipling as it sits in the bottle.
I’m getting my septum pierced in about 2 days, I’m hoping it goes well 😃
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing the septum is currently the best piercing I have gotten (:
Hi there! I just came across this video (and I’m so glad I did!) because I’m planning to get my septum pierced soon. Can you recommend a website to buy decent quality jewelry but that also won’t cost hundreds of dollars for one septum ring?? Thank you!
Steel navel handles some of the best jewelry on the market and their prices aren't that bad.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing awesome, thank you so much for taking time to respond!!
@@Local.Native You are welcome and thank you for watching.
How long do I have to wait to smoke?
I'm 6 weeks into healing a large septum piercing (5mm). About 4 days ago it started hurting as new again. My piercer replaced the old jewelry (threaded tunnel) to a new one (plug held in with o rings), which stopped the pain, but due to the shape it's hard to get to the top of the piercing to clean it. Currently I use saline nasal spray 2 or 3 times per day. Is this enough or do you have additional tips?
The piercer says it looks fine by the way. He did however recommend me to get a nose hair trimmer so hairs don't get stuck in or on the jewelry.
the nofx shirt makes me immediately trust u
One of my all time favorite bands and I've been lucky to have seem them a number of times over the past 25 years or so.
i've had mine done for about a montth, i clean it with 2 q tips soaked in saline solution, twice a day and it's healing fine.
No q tips and try sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray.
i just checked out your website and i have NO IDEA where the heck to find the websites you listed for suggested online places to buy jewelry
All you need is a saline spray and q tips. Clean twice a day morning and night. Don’t put anything on it other than saline aka salted water. Soak your piercing site with a couple of wet saline q tips and repeat for 5 minutes and then clean. Clean around the piercing on the inside of your nose. Do not put any soap on it!
This video is 5 years old. For more up-to-date information go to th-cam.com/video/X54edR2VHK4/w-d-xo.html I no longer suggest doing salt water soaks or cleaning with soaps.
Additionally, I would not suggest using Q-tips, just mist the area and leave it alone. Do not spin or move the jewelry.
Thanks! This was helpful.
You're welcome and thank you for watching.
I got my septum piercing sept 31 and had to remove it for a while to take a picture on my driving student permit as nose piercings are not allowed. I placed it back despite the pain once I get home (after washing hands and cleaning the bull ring) After few days, I notice bump is growing inside and now it has grown bigger it looks disgusting and noticeable that I have to wear a mask all the time out of embarrassment. I have been trying the saline solution hot water wash but to no effect. Now I have to find a dermatologist. Envy those people who can put all this rings on their face with no issues.
Isolate the piercing and give it time to recover from the trauma that you caused. It should fade in time. If not see your piercer.
I love your shirt! also you spelled septum wrong in the title ;)
Thank you for pointing the misspelling and I've corrected it.
One of my favorite shirts. Bought it the last time I saw them.
You are the BEST
Thank you
I got mine two week's ago only use sea salt and it's healing great
Depending on the piercing, it may have stopped hurting by the piercing is likely not healed yet.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing no it's not heal yet but it's it's getting dear thank's for ur tips
Planning on getting a piercing this weekend. Is there anything I should do before hand to prepare?
Have a good meal beforehand, research your piercer and ask a lot of questions.
I got mine done about a week ago and it's still really sore and I just wanted to ask can you use Idoized salt if you don't have anything else, I also wanted to ask does it definitely have to be a certain water? I have well water
It's best to use nonidized sea salt and distilled water if you can find sterile saline like Neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray.
I got my septum pierced a month ago but five days ago I had a really bad cold and a runny nose for three days. Now it’s infected😖so much yellow discharge is around the site and it stings. What should I do?😩
thank u i just got mine pierced today. quick to the point video and very informative (::::::
You're welcome. One thing this is an older video and I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated and using sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray twice daily.
Also I’m not sure if my piercer pierces it in the right place could I send a picture or something?
It's near impossible to see from a photo. I would have to see the piercing in person.
I got my septum pierced 2 weeks ago. For the first week my nose was sore to the touch but now I feel no pain what so ever. What is starting to worry me is that as of recently, when I clean it I see yellow like pus coming from it. I'm starting to think it's an infection. I clean it twice a day. In the mornings I do a sea salt soak then at nights I clean it with colloidal silver which kills bad bacteria. Is there something I'm doing wrong?
I'm not sure who told you to use colloidal silver but it maybe too harsh for the piercing and/or you are having a reaction. Especially when you you say you see the pus after you use it.
I'm going to stop using it, see your piercer or a medical professional. If is infected you may need medication to fight off the infection.
Do you have any idea if i can have it flipped up the whole healing process?
You can heal the septum worth the jewelry flipped up.
Watching this was so helpful, I got my septum piercing for almost 2 weeks now, I was recommended to use the Nielmed spray once a day, and wash with dove sensitive skin also once a day, I have no symptoms of infection until now, but is the routine ok?
The dove soap isn't needed. Basically what you need to do is use the saline to remove the discharge. Otherwise just leave it alone.
Hi i have a quick question. I got my septum pierced on Saturday (3 August) ive been soaking it with the salt solution. I see it gets some pus around the jewelry. The swelling has come down a bit and its not painful to the touch. Should i just continue to do the salt water rinses or should i look into something else ?
This sounds like a normal reaction to a fresh piercing. Redness, discoloration, heat, swelling, tenderness to the touch, slight bleeding and discharge are all normal reactions to the trauma of the piercing and the body beginning the repair process. Now if it continues, gets worse or there is a rash in the area, that could be an allergic reaction to jewelry or other issue and should be taken care of asap.
At this point, I wouldn't really be concerned, continue with the soaks, rinse the area afterwards and give it time. As always when you are worried or in doubt, see your piercer.
Great advice and guide lines! My septum is my favorite that I have (outta 6 facial piercings). But .. My new job requires me to take it out or hide it and since I have one of those Captive Bead pieces of jewelry and it's extremely hard to remove and impossible to flip up into my nose .. I've had it for about two years now and haven't removed it for more than a few minutes at a time .. Any idea (I know everyone is different) how long it usually takes to heal? I don't want it to heal, like I said, it's my favorite .. Also, I plan on getting a Horse Shoe style piece of jewelry. Got any favorite sites you would recommend? Also, it's an 8G size.
Your best bet would be a circular barbell that has been widened slightly to allow you to flip it up. Another option would be a septum retainer that you wear during the work week. 8g is fairly thick and not a common size to pierce a septum at, unless you have stretched the piercing. You may want to check with your piercer before buying jewelry. As far as the piercing closing, it varies from person to person depending on the thickness of the piercing, the age of the piercing and how healthy you are. In some cases, Septum piercings can stay open for a while though. Understand the best option is always leave something in it. Lastly, I list the 4 sites I suggest to order jewelry online here axiompiercing.com/buying-jewelry-online
@@BodyPiercingTattooing thank you so much for the reply! That all makes sense. Common sense would say the same, but I'm not an expert. Lol. Yeah, I'll ended up getting an implant grade horseshoe style, I didn't know you had replied .. so I went and did that. Wasn't cheap! But good jewelry isn't cheap. I got that style so I could flip it up into my nostrils. Thank you again!
You are welcome and glad to be of help. Feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have.... DaVo
I got mine 7 hours ago and I’m low key freaking out lol. Read the comment about 2 soaks so I’m gonna try that.
Honestly it was hell getting it pierced and I’m a little bitter cuz there wasn’t any horseshoe rings left but whatever, I’ll just have to wait to I can switch it.
Mine is pretty big so it’s hard to clean and I have one nostril piercing too, if you have any tips for me please help
This video is a little dated. I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated and suggest using sterile saline spray like neilmed wound wash spray or piercing aftercare spray. Jyst spray the piercing area and wipe it clean with a clean paper towel or sterile gauze sponge.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing I got my piercing yesterday and this is helpful, I'm still going to do the 2 soaks a day.
Congratulations on your new piercing!!!
Hey ! So I’m currently on week 4 of my healing process for my septum and I’m not sure if I’m paranoid or what, but I feel like it has a smell. Is that normal? I use dial gold soap 2x daily & h2o piercing spray 3x daily. Am I wrong to worry ?
Yes, it is common for there to be an odor. That will go away in time. I don't suggest using Dial gold soap unless the piercing has been contaminated. I recommend using a sterile saline solution such as NeilMed twice a day. Also, avoid using qtips to clean the piercing.
I don’t know if you still reply to questions on this video cos it’s really old but I just got my septum piercing two days ago and I want to flip it up while it heals but if I do that I have no idea on how to clean it without flipping it back down. Any advise ?
This is an older video and I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated. I only suggest using sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray. With the mist style you just spray it onto the piercing on each side. Let it stay in contact for 5-10 minutes and then wipe the area with a clean paper towel. Do this twice daily.
It is not an issue to heal the piercing flipped up. It is best to limit flipping it up and down.
Freaking out a lil bit I been having my Septum piercing for about 3 to 4 years I recently decided to start stretching it. I got the next size up from my previous size. I recently did the switch on the 27th and today marks the 5th day. I been properly cleaning it doing the nose dip into saline solution and today I switched to making my own with distilled water and non iodized sea salt I understand there's always mild discomfort and redness and swelling but this time it hurts way more. So I did the dip but I decided I wanted to take it off to downsize again thinking it was possible I did like a blowout but when I took it off pus came out relieving the pressure but I freaked out so I cleaned it properly and put it back on at this point. I googled and looked for videos but unsure on how to go about this.
It sounds like you may have damaged the piercing. It's hard to say without seeing the piercing first hand. You best bet is to downsize and treat it like it's a healing piercing until it gets better. If it doesn't improve see your piercer.
A quick hint, next time see your piercer and have them use a taper pin or get one yourself. Lube it up well with a water based lubricant and insert it. If there is any discomfort or you need to apply any force, it isn't ready to stretch.
hello, I just got a septum and cartilage helix yesterday. would it be okay to flip the septum today and also can I wash it with the soap with q-tips or should I use my hands?? Also should I move the cartilage or leave it be for faster healing ??
You always want to limit the amount of movement while healing a piercing. With septum I suggest flipping it up at the beginning of the work week and flipping it down at the end of the week.
A soak or compress with neilmed sterile saline wound wash spray is enough. There is no reason to use soap and never use qtips.
Leave the other piercing alone.
Just got my septum done a few days ago but not comfortable going back to my piercer. He didn’t set me up with any care info and the experience wasn’t that great
Question: how much “crusties” should be cleaned off? I do salt water soaks and usually use a Q-tip to clean away build up but not sure if I’m cleaning too much away. How much is crust and how much is scab?
This is an older video. I now suggest using sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray twice daily. Just spray it on the piercing or do a compress for five to ten minutes, rinse or pad dry. No need to use qtips or worry about the discharge.
Can we use regular water instead of distilled?
Distilled is less likely to be contained. The best option is sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray.
I watched 5 other videos and they don't mention soap do i need the soap or is it just an option
It is an added safe guard in case you contaminate the piercing area.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing okay thank you so much this was very informational
Glad you found the video helpful.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing :)
So helpful! Thank you:)
I'm glad to hear that and if you hafe any questions, please feel free to contact me.
I’ve had my septum for about 2 weeks now, when I left the shop it was in a good spot snug but not too tight against my nose,(only can see the two balls)after the first day it’a like higher inside my nose where it can barely be seen. Is that normal ?
You might be experiencing some swelling. Give it a week or so and it should return to its original hang. If not you should see your piercer.
Thanks!!
You are welcome and thank you for watching.
Hi.thanks for the details.
Got my septum 1 month ago.i notice the entrance side is a bit swollen but not the exit.is this normal or a concern? I do not have keloid *spell *
skin
It could be a number of things, I would suggest seeing your piercer and have them take a look at it.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing thank you.i actually did a sea salt compress right after I saw this and sent the Q.it dried up and went down! So I'm thinking it was oil buildup and swab fibers.im going to the bar 2mrw.thank you .dap.
I just got my septum pierced 3 days ago and I want to make sure I am helping it heal the quickets and best way that I can. Sometimes I get this stinging feeling when I move my nose but I think it happens when my nose is dry. This is also my first nose pericing. I was told do spray it with saline solution and just leave it alone. Is there anything that I can do to help make sure my pericing is healing properly, help keep my pericing from being dry and stinging, and helping it heal quickly.
This is an older video and I no longer suggest using anything but saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray. The discomfort should fade in time. If it doesn't improve doesn't, see your piercer.
I've had some clients that have said cupping your hand in the shower and then filling it with water, submerging the piercing and blowing through your nose helps with the drying.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing Thank you Thank you Thank you for the advice. 🥰
So I have a question, I got my septum pierced yesterday and my piercer told me to clean the piercing with q-tips & saline wound wash 3 times a day. But he also told me to rotate the jewelry a few times when cleaning it, I tried rotating it this morning and it hurt pretty bad. Should I keep doing this...?
Just spray the saline on the piercing. Let it stay in contact until the discharge melts away. Then rinse under running water or wipe clean with a sterile gauge sponge or clean paper towel. Do not use qtips or rotate the jewelry.
Hi! I just had my septum pierced, and I was wondering if, when you soak it in the saline solution, you’re supposed to move it to get the solution into the piercing to clean it? It’s obviously pretty tender still, and I’m not keen on moving it around, just wanna make sure I’m cleaning it properly. Thanks!
Do not move the piercing. Just submerge the piercing and the tip of your nose into a cup. If you can't handle it, then a great option would be a saline spray like nealmed. Spray it onto each side and then rinse under running water.
Thanks so much for the advice, I really appreciate it! There’s so much conflicting info and opinions out there, and sometimes you just feel bad calling up your piercer with a ‘dumb question’. No twiddling, just submerge👍😘😘
My parents always said, "the only stupid question is the one you don't ask." I repeated it over to my son and my clients. Piercer and Client share the same goal, a great piercing that heals with the least amount of issues. I would rather spend 5 minutes answer the same 20 questions 20 million times than deal with the frustration of a piercing that has issues. If your piercer doesn't get that and understand it's importance, they are in the wrong business.
Body Piercing & Tattooing 🖤🖤🖤 much love man✌️
Hi! Thank you for the video! I got my septum pierced 3 days ago. And it is a tad bit crooked. It's a captive bead and hugs one side of my nose more than the other due to one side of the piercing being more forward than the other. I don't want to remove it. I love it even if it's a little janky. No unusual pain from what I've read/heard. I do salt soaks, use antibacterial dial and h2Ocean. Will my piercing heal? So sorry for such a long comment. Genuinely respect your opinion!
This is an older video and I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated. Sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray twice daily is enough.
When you get about 6weeks into the healing, try applying pressure on the piercing to straighten it out. Also you may find that with smaller jewelry it is less noticeable.
It s enough. Just spray it.
is it normal that one side of the piercing ITCHES ???? btw theres no signs of infection it just itches and ive had it for 6 days now
Do you have any allergies? Because it could be a sign that you are having a slight reaction to the jewelry material or the aftercare product.
I'm going to get my septum done in like 3 days any tips what I should/shouldn't do?
Really there isn't much. I would suggest avoiding drinking the night before and the day of the piercing. It is always a good idea to have a meal an hour or so before going to get pierced. Also avoid any medications that may impede your blood from clotting. For example ibuprofen.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing okej thanks!
You are welcome and thank you for watching.
Hi I know this sounds like a stupid question but I’ve been cleaning my nee septum with a saline wound care and q tips. But after I clean it with the spray I don’t have to like rinse my nose with water or anything right??? Like it’s okay to clean it with that and then leave it ? The spray contains only purified water and sterile 0.9% sodium chloride.
I do not suggest using a Q tip. Just spray the area and wipe clean with a paper towel or sterile gauze sponge or do a compress.
Body Piercing & Tattooing awesome thank you so much! How do I make sure I’m cleaning the entire area with just a gauze ?
Basically if the area is dry, that's enough. If you are really concerned, you can rinse the area under running water.
Thinking of getting it done in 2 weeks. What do I use to clean it. Do tattoo places sell the stuff. Do they pierce the cartilage
All you really need is a sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray. Most studios sell it or you can find it online or larger retailers.
I got my septum pierced yesterday can i still use antibacterial soap? I used dial soap on all of my piercings along with sea salt soaks & especially since covid and wearing a mask i wash my masks every few days but I’m still paranoid of germs getting in my septum is it safe to use it only once or twice a week until it’s healed? I clean my septum and all my piercings twice a day
Also my piercer suggested the sea salt soaks and saline spray but im really scared of getting an infected piercing someone told me anti bacterial soap is harsh but if only use it once or twice a week would i still be okay😭😂 I really am afraid of it getting infected lmao
I really only suggest soap if you know you have contaminated the piercing area.
Hi I have a question does it supposed to itch k got mine a week ago and after 3 days it just keep itching
Some times it can be normal to have some itching. If you are sensative, it could be just having something in your nose. However, if it doesn't subside, gets worse or you start to see any other issues, see your piercer.
Hello, one quick question , can I heal my septum flipped up??
Yes you can. The biggest thing is don't flip it up and down all the time.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing thank you so so much!!!
Do I need to rinse with plain water after a cleaning with saline spray? Also my jewelry moves a lot while I’m cleaning it then I straighten it back up with a qtip after cleaning is that ok? I’ve had it a month but had bad gunk build up because I was just spraying it and patting it with a qtip. Had to get all the stuff cleaned out by a piercer, now I’m cleaning it three times a day. Two saline soaks and a spray. Qtips each time. Is that ok?
Just spray it and leave it alone. No need to rinse and do not use qtips. I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated and I suggest using sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray.
So by doing salt washes and cleaning gunk with qtips and not touching my nose will it definitely not get infected? I’m really scared of it getting infected and getting a nose gap I want to do anything to prevent that from happening
I don't suggest using qtips. Just spray it on or do compresses with a clean paper towel or sterile gauze sponge.
Body Piercing & Tattooing thank you. This sounds silly but should I be picking off the crust or not? I can’t really distinguish between crust and healing tissue and I don’t want to interrupt the healing
Do not pick at it. If the discharge doesn't seem to be coming off, take a new plastic disposal medicine cup, fill it up with enough saline to cover the piercing. Then bend forward and press the rim around the piercing and rock backwards. Let it soak for about 5-10 minutes and rinse under running water.
I just got my septum pierced and have been using saline, warm water, and drying with a tissue twice a day. I work outdoors for the most part and live in Florida, where it’s hot! I sweat under my mask sometimes and I’m afraid it could cause an infection. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
Your sweat can not cause an infection. However, you need to limit contact and change the mask with a clean or new one often.
I got my septum pierced and have been cleaning it with saline nasal spray will that work because the regular saline says not to get it in your nose the piercing after care one
Often the nasal version has additional additives. I'm guessing the can of non-nostril is higher pressure and that is the reason they are say not to spray it up your nose. Either way if it is only water and 0.9% sodium chloride.
What about swelling ? Is there anything I could take like medication wise for the swelling and pain??
An over the counter anti-inflammatory maybe helpful. In most cases if the piercing was done correct with proper jewelry the swelling will be minor and the pain should pass within a period of time after the piercing is done.
How long ago was the piercing done?
I had just gotten it done yesterday
You should have a little bit of swelling and pain when the piercing comes in contact with something but you shouldn't be feeling continuous pain. That might be a sign that either the jewelry is not the correct style or size or the piercing wasn't placed correctly. If the pain continues or gets worse, contact your piercer and seek medical advice.
What do I do if I have a nosebleed or any kind of nasal issue during the healing process? I haven't gotten a septum yet, my mom is planning to get one for me, but my dad doesn't like it at all. He always asks about that or something insignificant like that whenever I mention getting the piercing. I'm turning 16 soon.
The piercing is going to make little or no difference other than a piercing of jewelry being there.
Hey i just got my septum pierced.. if you’re still active can you please tell me that just the saline water cleaning is okay or do i have to apply any lotion or vaseline over it to keep it soft?
This is an older video. I no longer suggest using soaps unless the piercing area has been contaminated. What I currently suggest is cleaning the piercing twice daily with a sterile saline spray like Neilmed Piercing Aftercare or Wound Wash.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing thankyou but what should i apply on it for all day??
hi i have a question i got my septum pierced yesterday and it won’t stop moving upwards is that normal?
Do you mean flipping towards your upper lip? If so the piercing maybe too far forward or require a small ring once it is healed.
I just got my piercing today, people have told me to move it but should I not move it and just leave it alone during the healing process? Also what could I use to get the crusties off after saline spray/ soak? I see so many mixed things and I just wanna do everything right!
I know it is confusing and it's in part because as we learn more about how piercings heal, the aftercare we suggest has changed.
The most update methods of caring for a piercing is using a sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray twice daily. Do not rotate the jewelry at all. Just spray the are, let it stay in contact for a few minutes and rinse under running water or wipe clean with sterile gauge sponge or clean paper towel.
You can mixed up the saline yourself but it is best to use a the pre mixed sterile saline also it's more convenient. Soaks and compresses can be more effective especially it there is an issue.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing thank you so much!
You are welcome and thank you for watching.
I want to get my septum done but the aftercare I’m confused about. I bought a 4 FL OZ can of H2Ocean Spray, but no one has really explained if it would be best to use it and also how for a FRESH piercing. Can someone please explain and help. Thank you!
First off your piercer should always provide writer aftercare instructions and go over those instructions with you.
I'm not a fan of H2Ocean and find their packaging and marketing is often misleading. If you would like to know some of my thoughts on the product here's a blog that covers it all in detail - axiompiercing.com/h2ocean-piercing-aftercare-product-guide
You would use it in the same way that you would a soak or compress. Spray it directly on the piercing area or on to a folded up new clean paper towel or sterile gauze sponge and then apply it to the area for 10 minutes. Then rinse under running water. Twice daily. Additionally, I suggest cleaning the area with an anti-microbial or germicidal soap like Provon at least once a day and rinse under running water.
Body Piercing & Tattooing thank you so much! I very much appreciate and value your opinion. Have a wonderful day!
hey, this probably isn't helpful now, but salt water (distilled water and non iodized salt). microwave it for like 5 seconds, then dip ur nose in it for about 10 mins. repeat once or twice a day
I'm going to Peirce my own septum, where do you recommend buying the needles?
I pierced my own septum 2 days ago by myself (terrible idea I know) I made sure to use a sterilized piercing needle and steralized jewelry cleaned my hands nd wore sterilized gloves. ive heared people say that the septum dosnt hurt just slight discomfort, but everytime I lightly move the jewelry, the side that the needle went through first stings really bad. like super and I just start sneezing a lot. I was wondering if that's normal cause I really havnt seen anyone talk about that. I don't rlly move the needle I just let it hang down. I made sure to pierce the sweetspot and it STINGSSS. if you can tell me if this is normal id really appreciate it. if you have any tips to prevent it, please let me know! thank you
There no reason or benefit to moving the jewelery. It's hard to say what is going on but it is normal for the piercing to be tender to the touch for 3 to 5 days. This is a reaction to the trauma caused by the piercing.
Body Piercing & Tattooing so the stinging is normal ?
It depends how far you are into the healing. Tenderness to the touch is normal but if there is pain without contact and it more than a week in, you may have an issue.
I got my septum pierced with a 14g after a couple weeks I changed the jewelry to a 16g bc it was more comfortable idk if it’s bc of the jewelry or healing process or if I changed it too soon but it’s painfull and has a white ring around the piercing no bumps or anything just a white ring should I be worried
Changing the jewelry more than likely caused trauma to the piercing and possibly re-started the healing. Was the new jewelry sterile? Did you avoid contaminating the jewelry and the piercing?
If it doesn't improve in a few days or worsens see your piercer or doctor.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing yep jewelry was brand new and sterile everything actually improved 😂I’m in no pain anymore and it looks completely fine
So it was in fact in a sterilization pouch? Not some sealed plastic thing like the stuff from hot topic.
Hey does it have to be distilled ?
It is best. A better option is using sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray.
Body Piercing & Tattooing what about normal sink water? Or filtered water
I suggest that if you are going to mix your own saline, that you mix your own saline thst you use distilled water.
I got my septum pierced a few days ago and was told to use wound wash and gauze to clean it but in all the videos I’ve seen everyone says to do sea salt soaks so I was wondering if I should start doing that or if using wound wash still helps/works
Neilmed is a fairly new entry into the piercing world as a replacement for mixing up your own saline. I would suggest the wound wash as long as it is pure sterile saline.
will it be okay if i just spray with saline twice a day? will it heal okay?
Yes that is what I suggest currently.
Body Piercing & Tattooing thank you
You are welcome and thank you for watching.
I just got my septum done tonight and its crooked. The piercer told me to move it over and that septum is pretty moldable...he made it sound like I should do that now and said if it doesn't look straight in a few days he can redo it. What do you suggest?
The swelling can make the piercing seem crooked. I would give it some time. You can apply pressure in the finial weeks of healing it it can straighten them out. However it really depends on if it is in the sweet spot and how crooked it is.
It is in the sweet spot thank goodness lol. It didnt hurt at all. I will give it some time. Thanks so much for the reply.
You're welcome, let us know how it turns out and thank you for watching.
Hi! I cant tell if my septum is infected or healing. I got it done 9 days ago and it swelled up for 5 days went down and sweller back up just today. Also, there is a little bit of blood. It bled the first two days but stopped till yesterday. And there are crusties which I understand that those are normal. Also there’s a white/ light yellow liquid that comes out when I clean it with a q-tip it’s extremely red around where the hole is. So what do you think?
Septum piercings can swell off and on for 1-7 days in some cases. They can also bleed slightly. This is especially true if the jewelry is moved, flipped or there is trauma to the piercing, like sleeping on your nose or bumping the area.
With prolonged bleeding it has been my experience that those that notice longer periods of bleeding often pick at or wash off the blood. You need to just leave it alone and let it do what it needs to do. Bleeding is not a sign of infection. It could also mean that you have a blood clotting disorder like anemia or Hemophilia or it could be that the piercing just nicked a blood vessel. You should only be concerned if the bleeding is heavy or pumps or pulses.
Another issue could be that you are have an allergic reaction to the jewelry. Usually the inflammation will spread beyond the piercing area and maybe a rash in the area.
The piercing will discharge throughout the healing. That is normal. The liquid you are seeing is often plasma that is forming around the wound to help fight off infection.
At this point, I would suggest leaving it alone, isolate the piercing and do not move the jewelry. Also stop using q-tips, not only are they more than likely covered in contaminates but the little cotton fibers tend to collect on the jewelry and piercing entrance. Cleaning the area with saline and giving it time, is your best option. May I ask what you are doing for aftercare?
Lastly, your best bet is always to visit your piercer and have them take a look at the piercing. It is often impossible to know what is going on without seeing it first hand. I highly suggest that if it seems to get worse or doesn't start settling down, not to wait, see your piercer asap.
Body Piercing & Tattooing i do sea salt soaks twice a day. I use the q tips only to remove the “crusties” off my jewelry and the hole. The jewelry I have is the only type available where i live. The piercer lives extremely far away. I never touch it except while im cleaning it.
Soaks, compresses or even the spray and then rinsing is enough to remove the discharge. Is it beginning to settle down? Is there a piercer in your area?
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ill try that! And unfortunately no, there aren’t any piercers. Thank you for your help!
You're welcome. I'm sorry to hear that it's isn't settling down. If it doesn't, you're only real options are removing the jewelry or seeing a doctor.
Is pink Himalayan sea salt ok???
The best option is using a sterile saline spray like neilmed wound wash spray. The issue with natural sea salts is that they can contain microorganisms. Save the pink salt for cooking and use either the spray or a white sea salt.
Fine I'll save it for my French fries lol 😂
Thank you so much I really do appreciate your thorough videos🤘🤘
You are welcome and enjoy the French fries. You might find that sea salt adds a lot of flavor and vang for your buck.
hi! just got mine pierced today. so is a salt soak twice a day? and for how long? my piercer said 2 weeks but I'm seeing him in 4 weeks. and since you've taken back the soap thing, is there anything I need to do for my piercing in the shower?
I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated. Currently I suggest using sterile saline spray like neilmed wound wash spray or piercing aftercare spray twice daily.
Body Piercing & Tattooing i decided i’d come back to this video. i got my septum pierced last tuesday. i only had crusties up until now but i’ve had actual blood twice today. should i be worried?
First off this video is older and I no longer suggest using soap. In fact I've switched completely to suggesting using sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray.
A little bit of bleeding off and on for the first couple of days is no uncommon. After that it's usually a sign of trauma. So, be careful, isolated the piercing and reduce jewelry movement.
I just got mine done about a day and a half ago and i have really small jewelry (circular barbell). So far i clean it three times a day with warm water and sea salt. And with contact lens solution (saline) when i bump it accidentally. However, i have to keep it flipped up because my parents don’t know i have it done and will probably rip my head off if they see it. Even when its flipped in they can still kind of see it. What can i do? Also, im traveling in a month and im worried about it setting off the metal detector. Will it be healed enough that i can switch out the jewelry into a retainer? Also, i can move my jewelry without discomfort but i only move it while im cleaning it so itll be deep cleaned. Will that extend the healing period or? I apologize for all my questions but I couldn’t find a single video to help. Thank you!
First off do not use contact solutions, it is not the same as saline solution and has a number of additives that are harmful for the piercing.
Soaks twice daily is more than enough. Over doing it will cause issues.
It is best to leave the jewelry either up or down. Handling and moving piercings during the healing can lead to infection or other issues. I usually suggest that if you have a job, flip the jewelry up at the beginning of the week and leave it up until the end of your work week.
The piercing may have been done too low and not in the "sweet spot". Or the shape of your nose is turned up allowing people to see up your nose.
High quality implant grade jewelry will not be detected by a metal detector. The are calibrated to detect high the high carbon metals used in weapons. I have traveled with a great deal of jewelry in and have never set off a metal detector.
You should change the jewelry until the piercing has finished the first stage of heal. Roughly 2 to 3 months on average. Changing jewelry can cause an infection, loss of the piercing or other issues. The jewelry should only be changed if the jewelry is causing issues.
Lastly, I require parental consent as all ethical piercers do to pierce minors. A person that is willing to pierce a minor without the consent of their legal guardian often not someone you want trust your health and safety to.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing im 16 and thats the legal age for piercings without consent where i live. (tattoos have to be 18+ regardless of consent) generally, my parents dont even approve of getting my lobes pierced (which i have now)
i do think it was oierced correctly as the process was virtually painless. i do keep it flipped up unless im cleaning, i move it to get rid of the dried up blood. and i make sure to wash my hands extremely thoroughly before hand. and any advice for screwing on balls? mine came loose the night it was done and luckily i was able to get it on using gloves. but any tips for that? or if theres any link you could send me to?
thank you very much for all your help!!!!
I'm guessing that you live in a state like Iowa, where I'm located, where piercing is not regulated but Tattooing is. So, it is completely at the discretion of the piercer or business owner. The problem is that in the eyes of society, you are not considered an adult and are not accountable for your actions legally. Meaning you can't legally consent to a piercing any more than you could enter a legally binding contract. There is also a whole question of whether it is ethical for a piercer to pierce a child without the parent's consent. Though the piercing can be done safely and correctly, there are risks to the client's health. Thus it is a risky activity and if you were getting a medical procedure which a piercing to a degree is, in most cases, an ethical medical professional would require consent. The same goes for piercers.
As far as the balls coming unscrewed, limit the movement of the jewelry and check the tightness of the balls regularly. Latex gloves make it easier to get them in tight. Also, for the balls to come unscrewed, they need to rub against something. In this case the inside of your nose. If you are flipping it up and down, it is loosening the balls each time you do it.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing i actually live in the middle east so, no where near the states hahaha all piercing procedures here are actually done by doctors, otherwise its illegal. its regulated in an odd way. nose and ear piercings can be done by any person at the age of sixteen or above without consent. however, navel - surface - or any facial piercing other than the nose has to be 18+.
thank you very much for your responses it is great help!!!
I got my septum about 3 months ago and the swelling didn't went down. My septum is also lower than in the sweet spot. But the placement is still nice, it doesn't look weirdly low.
And It probably went to cartilage and I don't know how I can heal it. Do you have any advice?
If it isn't in the sweet spot the piercing is going to take much longer to heal. Especially if it is through the thicker tissue at the entrance to the nostrils. I would suggest removing the jewelry and having it repierced.
i just got my septum pierced like yesterday i’m wondering if i have to soak it, can i just clean it twice a day with warm water and medical grade saline solution? also my piercer told me to apply antibiotic cream three time a day, should i do that too?
i got my septum pierced yesterday and the lady told me to use dial gold soap at least 1x a day and that's it. for the saline solution can i use kosher salt or regular salt or does it have to be sea salt?
I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated. Your best option is to use neilmed sterile saline wound wash spray or piercing aftercare spray twice daily.
I recently got my septum piercing again after n year..and the keloids have appeared again..last time it did and I removed it which made it closed and in three too four days the keloids went away ..it's back again...and sometimes it looks small and sometimes it looks kinda big.. I'm cleaning daily with sea salt and distilled water it's been 2 or 3 weeks since i gor my septum pierced again.. should I apply tea tree oil or should I clean it normally?
It's hard to say what is going on without seeing the piercing first hand. Usually the bump is the result of trauma. This could be something as simple ass too much movement or over handling. You're best option is to isolate the piercing and give it time.
I hate to say it but sometimes no matter what you do, your body just won't accept the piercing. Hopefully that isn't the case.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing I hope that to.. thank you for your response.. But now I can see the bumps are getting small and it's white now .I still clean it every day..let's hope for the best
Hopefully it is starting to fade and doesn't come back.
I got mine pierced 4 days ago and the piercer told me to clean it with distiled water every morning and night. I usaly wash my face with warm water and clean my piercing with it. Then i clean it with distiled water with quetips and thats it. Is that ok or should i do more
This is an older video. I suggest cleaning the piercing twice daily with sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray. DO NOT USE Q-TIPS. Search the channel I just posted a pros and cons video on Q-Tips.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing ok thank you so much for responding to an older video it means alot. I dont know if we have the spray in my country but ill check. Thanks again have a lovely day
Mainly you want to look for sterile saline in an aerosol can.
two questions: is it possible to pierce your septum with a retainer? and is it okay to change it to a retainer right away?
Yes, a better option is a circular barbell that is adjusted to be flipped up.
It best to wait until the piercing is healed before changing the jewelry.
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I tried rubbin alcohol n it worked :))
I would not suggest using rubbing alcohol. It will prolong the healing, hurt and in fact lead to problems.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing alright then , thank u so much for answering.
You're welcome and thank you for watching.
Hi I just got my septum pierced yesterday, is it okay if I keep my septum flipped up throughout the healing process ? Also for cleaning I’m doing the sea salt soak , and antibacterial soap method , as for piercing movements do I move the septum back and forth to clean everything ??? Or do I just leave it alone and just clean the sides of the piercing ?
First off, I no longer suggest soap unless the area has been contaminated. This older video. Your best option is to use sterile saline spray like neilmed wound wash spray or piercing aftercare spray twice daily.
Yes, you can keep the piercing flipped up for whole heal period. I would suggest limiting flipping it just and down. You want to limit movement as much as possible.
Body Piercing & Tattooing thank you so much ! Also I’ve heard that having your piercing flipped up during the healing period will affect it when it’s flipped down , I’ve heard that it hurts or is harder to flip down if it healed flipped up the whole time , is that true or does does the position a piercing has during its healing period have no effect on it ?
There's shouldn't be an issue. If there is discomfort, there is an issue with the piercing, the jewelry is the wrong size or it isn't healed.
2010.... posted 2018
It was filmed and posted the same day. Though I have updated my aftercare since then.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing oh im sorry i misheard. i thought you said 2010..... im so sorry😂
It is all good. Either way thank you for watching.