Does Septum Piercing Hurt?

Lots of people are sporting septum piercings nowadays. Not only do you see people who are into body piercings rocking jewelry on their noses, you also see celebrities sporting bling on their septum. With septum piercing use on the rise, you're probably thinking about getting one. Many people ask what to expect during a piercing session and the question "does septum piercing hurt" is usually one of the top 3 questions right off the bat.

Pain

The septum is the piece of cartilage that separates your nostrils. It's that divide between your nose. When performing a septum piercing, the body piercing artist is going to insert a needle into the septum so that the pointy end of the needle goes through creating a piercing. It's going to break your skin, so yes it is going to hurt. There will be some blood just like with any other piercing.

According to some people who have had a septum and nostril piercing, it feels like you’re going to sneeze but not and in a more painful way. Some piercers also report that it is also difficult for them to do the piercing because unlike bellybutton or earlobe piercing where it is done using a gun-like contraption, septum piercings are done manually. The piercer needs to go through skin and cartilage in order to insert the needle.

How Much Does It Hurt?

The answer to this question is difficult because people have different levels of pain tolerance. To some people it might feel like a little sting and others will feel as though they are having their noses ripped off. You should also expect to feel soreness and tenderness in your septum for around a week.

According to some people, getting your bikini area waxed or getting a tattoo is more painful than getting your septum pierced.

What Happens?

The first part of a nose and septum piercing are similar. Here's what happens when you get a septum piercing. You sit on a chair or table and the piercer cleans your nose. He or she will then examine your septum with clamps to find a good place for your piercing. Once they find a good spot for your jewelry, the piercer will then use the needle to pierce your septum. He or she will probably ask you to take a deep breath before piercing through. Be prepared for your eyes to water and a pinching or burning sensation.

And voila, you now have a septum piercing. If you've already chosen jewelry beforehand, the piercer will then put it in place for you. It is important to remember not to play with your piercing or remove it in the next 8 to 10 weeks.

Now What?

At this point, the piercer will tell you how to care for your piercing as it heals so you better pay attention and take notes. At home, you will most probably spend the next few hours staring yourself in front of the mirror because you will now look tougher or cooler. Your friends should also expect at least a few dozen selfies from you now that your septum piercing is in.