What do I need to know before getting a septum piercing?
Hello! I’ve finally decided to take the plunge and get a septum piercing. I’m super excited! Unfortunately, I’ve only ever pierced my ears before (and that was back when I was really young). What should I be looking out for? I guess, what would you tell someone getting a septum piercing for the first time? I’m interested in anything and everything! Cost, healing process, tips on caring for it, etc.
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Septum piercings are awesome! I love that I can hide mine whenever I don’t want people to see it. Anyway, yeah, in terms of pain, it’s a pretty low-pain piercing. For me, it was kind of like a quick pinch that just felt a little sore for a few days. When it comes to long-term healing though, septums are a pain. This piercing took me like 6 months to heal. You really can’t mess with your nose while it’s healing, so that’s something you really need to be conscious of.
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I'd say that most septum piercings fall in the range of $40 to $100. It will depend on what kind of piercing you go with, since some materials are more expensive than others. When I got my septum pierced, it was almost painless, so I wouldn't worry about the pain. It also healed up really quickly for me, like just 6 to 8 weeks, but it could be different for you.
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I think septum piercings are a great piercing to get next if you're trying to explore beyond the "normal" lobe piercing because it's relatively low-pain, heals pretty quickly, and can be easily hidden compared to other piercings. Good luck!
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