How can I make my septum piercing bigger?

The Stretch!

Take out your current jewelry, lube up the taper (make sure you can still hold it securely) and slide it into the place your piercing once was. Don’t rush! Start small with the taper, and let it settle into each point on the gradient until you reach the next size / gauge. Never skip sizes!

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Then, can I put a 14g in a 16G septum piercing?

Yes you can. The jewellery won’t be very snug, though, and might move around a lot. Having said that, the whole will probably close up a bit around the smaller gauge jewellery so you might not be able to wear 14g there any more. … So I used this 2mm diameter needle for a piercing with a 16g jewellery.

One may also ask, what size septum ring should I get? The most common gauge for septum piercings is 16 gauge (approx. 1.2mm thick), however, your piercer may decide to use a different gauge depending on your individual anatomy. While 16G is the typical starter gauge, some people choose to size down to 18 gauge (approx. 1.0mm thick) or size up to 14 gauge (approx.

Accordingly, when should I size up my septum?

The longer you wait between stretches the easier the stretch is. For instance, it is better to wait 6 months in between a stretch then 2 months. Depending on how long you wait to stretch and how big the stretch is your septum may feel tender for more than the initial two weeks.

What face shape looks good with septum piercing?

A septum piercing would be a better fit because it distracts attention from the sides. Square faces are best decorated with upper nostril piercings, that can be double nose piercings or simple ones. As for the heart and the diamond shapes, the rules apply like in case of the oval face, respectively the round face.

Can I go from 16g to 14g?

Yes you can. The jewellery won’t be very snug, though, and might move around a lot. Having said that, the whole will probably close up a bit around the smaller gauge jewellery so you might not be able to wear 14g there any more.

Does Claire’s do septum piercings?

Lotus Flower Septum Piercing | Claire’s.

Can septum ring be too small?

You still don’t want the diameter of the ring to be too tight. If it is too small, It can actually cause migration. Because the ring is smaller then the space between the piercing and the ends of your ear/nose/lip, that extra tissue is going to end up compressed.

What is the smallest septum ring 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.

Can I use a septum ring for my nose?

Nose Piercing Options: Rings, studs and more!

By far, the two most common and most popular nose piercings are the nostril piercing and the septum piercing. Both the nostril and the septum are excellent candidates for hoop ring jewelry, with plenty of beautiful ring options available for both.

Can I flip my septum on the first day?

Although it’s okay to flip the jewelry up or down occasionally, you should avoid doing this as much as possible. You may want to just leave the jewelry flipped up for most of the healing period if you are concerned about it being seen. …

Do septum piercings get infected easily?

Septum piercings have the same risks as most piercings, but some are more serious than others. Septums are not as likely to get infected as most piercings as there is plenty of mucous membranes (yuck) to fight off infections in your nose. Really the only risk is if putting in low-quality jewellery.

Is it normal for septum piercing to move?

No, you should try to avoid touching it as much as possible until it heals. Moving it around can tear the fistula and make the piercing take longer to heal and can possibly lead to an infection.

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