How big is a 8mm septum?

JEWELRY TYPE

Standard Hoop Inner Diameter
Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.) 5/16″ (8mm)
Conch 3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm)
Nose 5/16″ (8mm)
Septum 5/16″ (8mm)

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In this way, what is the standard size of a septum piercing?

16 gauge
Similarly one may ask, how big can you stretch your septum? Stretching the septum should only be done with single flared jewelry or a ring in your desired size. You always want to stay consistent with your sizes, jumping between sizes is going to damage the piercing. For example, if you are starting with a 14 gauge piercing the next size you can stretch too is a 12 gauge.

Keeping this in view, can I put a smaller gauge in my septum?

Anything smaller than 16G is way too small. You can eventually stretch your septum to a larger gauge once it’s healed, but it’s a permanent modification, and it won’t shrink back to its original size like stretched lobes would.

Can I put a 16g in a 14g septum piercing?

Yes you can. The jewellery won’t be very snug, though, and might move around a lot. So I used this 2mm diameter needle for a piercing with a 16g jewellery. …

How do I know my septum size?

To find your Septum size, we recommend you measure the inner diameter of a septum ring you already have. With a pen, on a sheet of paper, mark the inner sides on opposite sides. Then take the ring away and measure the distance you have between both lines.

What is the smallest septum piercing size?

Generally 14g / 16g. 18g is the smallest size that you can use once your septum is healed, I heard that anything smaller than 18g can cause the “cheese cutter” effect.

What does a septum piercing say about you?

A septum piercing is associated with people who want to set themselves apart. Whether other people will like them for it, they wouldn’t really care. To this end, people with septum rings end up appearing as rebels without a care in the world, and any efforts to rein them in will simply result in a clash.

What gauge is best for a septum piercing?

The “standard” gauge size for a septum piercing is 16g but 14g is a good option as well. You should look into the type of jewelry you want to wear when it’s healed and see what size it comes in to help you make your decision.

Does septum piercing make your nose look bigger?

A septum piercing can tend to create the illusion of a longer nose, both by literally lengthening the amount of space the nose takes up on the face, visually, and by drawing the eye down; by so doing can also make it he nose look narrower.

Why does my stretched septum smell?

During the healing process, your body will naturally secrete a pus-like substance called ‘sebum’. … Sebum by itself is odorless, but when mixed with dead skin cells, bacteria, and dried blood, can smell like stinky cheese. Also known as ‘septum funk’, a smelly septum piercing won’t last forever.

Can a septum piercing damage your nose?

A septum piercing may bleed more than pierced nares. You could also form a hematoma, a swollen bruise that can become infected or disfigure your face.

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