Septum piercing: puncture,
decoration and aftercare

A septum piercing is a nose piercing that sits pretty much in the middle of your nose, in the sweet spot.

Piercers call the soft tissue piece the sweet spot, not because this part of the nose is sweeter, but because it should hurt less. This kind of body art is not a new trend. The history of this type of puncture dates back more than 4 thousand years and began in the Middle East. In India, girls who married wore septums to highlight their beauty and new family status.

Many indigenous peoples in America and Africa have used this technique since ancient times. The Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Indians used to put gold rings in their nostrils for religious ceremonies.

The indigenous inhabitants of the South Pacific Islands punctured and wore gemstone-decorated animal bones and tusks. The ornament testified to the bravery and victories of the warriors.

In Western culture, septum piercing appeared in the 1970s, and was associated with bohemian images, hippie and punk. Today the puncture is still popular, as evidenced by the star examples. Septum piercing was chosen by celebrities Scarlett Johansson, Rihanna, Jessica Beale, Zoe Kravitz.

A septum piercing is a piercing in the centre part of the nose in between the nostrils.

It is placed in the thin bit of skin between the thicker part at the bottom and the cartilage above, we call this the 'sweet spot'. One of the advantages of puncture is a large variety of jewelry that allows you to experiment daily and create fashionable looks.

In «VeAn» salon, the septum is punctured in accordance with medical standards.

First, the master treats the surface with a disinfectant composition. Then he/she makes markup and puncture. The pain during the procedure is moderate. The painful sensations are usually short-lived, reduced within 1-3 minutes.

Proper aftercare ensures rapid healing and prevents complications - infection, inflammation, scarring.

In «VeAn» salon you will receive detailed instructions for aftercare. With us you can buy professional tools that are designed for simple and effective site care. Basic rules:

• Regular cleaning. Wipe the hole and decoration daily with antiseptic compounds. Then dry with a paper cloth.
• Do not rub. Avoid touching the piercing with your hands. Protect the puncture wound from contact with other objects. Do not allow the wound to get washed up and cosmetics.
• Be careful if you clean your nose from mucous.
• Stability. Do not remove the decoration that the piercer has placed until the puncture site has completely healed.

With proper aftercare, the healing period is about 6-8 weeks. The healing rate depends on the individual features of the body. In case of signs of infection - severe redness, swelling, intense pain, elevated body temperature, you should immediately contact a master or doctor

For septum piercing we have various decorations - clinker rings, seamless rings, braces, straight, curved and round barbells.

Clinkers, unlike traditional rings, are equipped with hinges that provide easy opening and closing. The clinker is easily snapped, which simplifies the installation process. Design options vary considerably, from simple, concise models to refined decorations. Thanks to a wide variety of piercing harmoniously adapts to restrained or elegant and bold looks. Other types of jewelry:

• Seamless rings. The decoration is usually represented by a segment ring equipped with a part that is pushed out to be installed in the hole.
• Straight and curved rods are practically invisible when worn. This is a minimalist decoration that fits any look.
• Circular barbell. Looks like a horseshoe with fixing balls or spikes on both ends. These decorations vary the diameter of the ring and the size of the balls.

Some barbells are decorated with diamond-shaped beads or neon-colored inserts. An added benefit of the solution is the ability to hide the ornament if necessary. For this you only need to raise the ends of the rod up, where they are completely hidden in the nose.

What to take into account when choosing the decoration:

1. Safety.
   1. Choose products from materials that have biological compatibility with living tissues. The best materials are silver and gold, platinum and medical steel, teflon and titanium. Experienced masters recommend choosing the titanium product as the first decoration. This will minimize the risks of complications.
2. Style.
   1. The best option is the decorations that make you feel confident and emphasize your individuality. If you do not pursue the goal of shock, refuse too bulky jewelry, which can also cause injury puncture.
3. The right size.
   1. Choosing the right size will ensure comfort and safety during wearing. Important parameters - diameter and thickness. In most cases, 14g or 16g decorations with the diameter of 1.6 mm and 1.2 mm respectively. Thet are suitable for the septum piercing.

Before changing the rings and rods, you need to make sure that the hole is fully healed. It is better to consult with the master when switching to a new decoration.