So there you go, having come out of the nearest Off Ya Tree store with a newly pierced septum; good luck to you! It is one of the most expressive ways to be pierced, and when done right, it heals beautifully. But there's more to come to your septum piercing experience, as the decisions you make during the coming weeks at home will have a great impact on how well it heals.
Whether you're a first-timer or adding to your collection, this guide covers everything you need to know about septum piercing aftercare, from day one to the moment you're ready to swap into your favourite piece of septum jewellery.
Expectations During the Early Stages
It is normal for there to be pain and swelling in your new septum pierce, accompanied by white or clear discharge, which is okay. This is because your septum is still healing, and what you need to do is help it heal.
You may experience some sensitivity when you blow your nose, but make sure that you don’t get your head submerged into any body of water while it heals. All you have to do is maintain a clean and stable environment for your tissue to form around the jewellery.
How to Clean Your Septum Piercing Correctly
Cleaning is the foundation of good aftercare. The golden rule: keep it simple. Off Ya Tree's Punktured After Care Saline Spray , available in both 50ml and 100ml sizes , is an ideal product for this. Saline solution is sterile and acts like body fluids to wash away accumulated mucus and bacterial infections without using harmful chemicals.
Use the saline spray twice a day; once in the morning and once at night. Be cautious not to over-clean your septum piercing because excessive cleaning, anything other than two times per day, can interfere with the process by removing oils from your skin that help in its recovery. Keep the area dry.
Avoid using hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, or soap to your septum piercing before still healing. They will disrupt cellular processes that occur beneath your skin and make the entire process take longer than expected.
Common Mistakes That Slow Healing
Even careful piercees make these errors , knowing them upfront can save you weeks of unnecessary irritation.
Touching it too often : Your hands unknowingly carry harmful bacteria, sweat and oils that can that can irritate the piercing area. Avoid touching the area without cleaning it.
Rotating or moving the jewellery : This is an old myth. Rotating jewellery during healing tears newly formed tissue and delays the process. Leave it still.
Changing jewellery too early : It's tempting to have a look at the septum jewellery and change something in pretty quickly but don't. Avoid wearing or changing jewellery until healed as this can lead to infection, irritation, bumps or even rejection. It is always recommended to consult with a professional piercer before changing or wearing any jewellery.
Sleeping face down : Pressure from pillows can cause irritation bumps to form on one side of the piercing. If you're a front sleeper, a travel pillow with a hole in the centre is a popular workaround during healing.
Using low-quality jewellery : Cheap metals containing nickel or mystery alloys can trigger allergic reactions and slow healing significantly. When you're ready to upgrade, look for implant-grade titanium, surgical steel, or solid gold pieces , the kind of quality septum jewellery Australia piercees trust from reputable stores like Off Ya Tree.
When You're Ready to Change Your Jewellery
Once your septum piercing is fully healed, the fun really starts. Off Ya Tree's Punktured range includes circular barbells, hinged segment rings, septum pinchers, and more , all designed with both style and body-safe materials in mind. If you're shopping online, the septum jewellery Australia collection ships fast, making it easy to find something that suits your look without leaving home.
If you're unsure whether your piercing is ready for a change, pop into any Off Ya Tree store. We are the experts in performing body piercings since 1996. Our well-trained and friendly team will always there to assist you in the septum piercing healing process and also help you to choose the type of jewellery you should put on in your next stage.
FAQs:
1. What is the time required for healing of septum piercing?
The healing time of the surface skin of septum piercing usually ranges from 6 to 8 weeks. But, it can even take up to 6 months to heal fully.
2. What should you avoid while healing a septum piercing?
While recovering from septum piercing, one must not touch their piercing with unclean hands, rotate their jewellery, swim in chlorinated as well as natural water, apply rough substances like alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, or alter their jewellery.
3. How should you care for your septum piercing?
After septum piercing clean it twice a day with Off Ya Tree's Punktured After Care Saline Spray. Once cleaned, make sure to dry the piercing with a clean paper towel since over-cleaning could lead to accumulation of lint on the piercing.