Septum Piercing in Nairobi, Kenya

How painful is a septum piercing?

First things first: every piercing hurts. It’s just a sad fact that it will hurt when you pierce a hole in yourself. Fortunately, septum piercings are actually at the less painful end of the spectrum. Most individuals might be surprised to learn that septum piercings are among the least painful body piercings.

When the septum is pierced properly and by a skilled piercer, the piercing will be in a very delicate, thin area of skin that is thinner than an ear lobe and will miss any cartilage in the nose. This area is known as “the sweet spot” and is where the piercing should be. Normally, this is positioned near the front of the nostrils, however, the location varies based on the client! A single tear will typically fall; this is not a sign of discomfort but rather a typical reaction to any nostril piercing.

How long does it take for a septum piercing to recover?

We all understand that giving a piercing as much time to heal as possible is essential. However, eventually, we all become tired of the simple steel jewelry we got pierced with and want to switch to something a little more interesting. The usual time for a septum piercing to properly recover should be six months. However, everyone’s healing time frames for piercings differ.

You can switch out the jewelry after two to three months, but I always suggest consulting with your piercer to ensure that doing so is safe. Changing your jewelry too frequently can irritate the area and delay healing.

Be sure to keep in mind that climate can affect healing time, as well as how well you keep up with your aftercare, so healing time may vary. For safety, at Rebel Inks Tattoo Kenya, we like to tell our clients to consider it a new piercing for as long as they can — as in, follow proper aftercare and be careful in general — to be sure that it’s safely and correctly healed.

What aftercare is needed for a septum piercing?

Aftercare is crucial with every piercing. While it may be tedious, keeping the piercing clean is more fun than having to remove it entirely. At Rebel Inks Tattoo Kenya, for the majority of piercings, we recommend using sterile saline solution and sterile non-woven gauze, using to carefully clean away any buildup of crust or dirt. Until the piercing is completely healed, “clean the jewelry softly without rotating the ring, which is often once to twice each day.

Proper aftercare also includes being careful with your new piercing. Wearing anything that could snag on your septum ring should be avoided if you don’t want to pull at and irritate it. Additionally, refrain from playing with it or otherwise touching it because doing so can make it take longer to heal. At Rebel Inks Tattoo Kenya, we also advise avoiding jewelry changes until your piercer gives the go-ahead.

After getting your septum pierced, what should you avoid doing?

A little consideration and care may go a long way with piercings. Likewise, refraining from swimming into the closest pool. For at least 24 hours, I’d advise against swimming and getting the piercing wet. After washing or taking a shower, make sure you dry your piercing thoroughly. You can use a paper towel or your hairdryer’s cool setting to solve the problem.