How long should I soak my septum piercing?

five to 10 minutes

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Accordingly, how do I soak my septum piercing?

Just so, how do you clean a septum piercing after its healed? Keeping your septum piercing clean involves misting it with a quality piercing aftercare spray 3-6 times per day throughout the healing process and doing two full sea salt solution (SSS) soaks per day for at least the first few weeks after getting pierced.

Consequently, what can you not do after a septum piercing?

Proper aftercare also includes being careful with your new piercing. Be careful not to wear any clothing that could snag on your septum ring so as not to pull at and irritate it. Also, avoid playing with it or touching it in general, as it could cause it to take longer to heal.

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.

Can I let my septum heal flipped up?

Can I flip it up while healing? Yes! That’s one of the best things about this piercing- it can be flipped up while healing. If you need to we suggest starting with either a circular barbell or a retainer.

Can I use rubbing alcohol to clean my septum piercing?

Always wash hands thoroughly before contact with piercing. Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. (Both slow the healing of pierced area by drying and killing new healthy cells.) … Twice a day saturate a cotton swab or Q-Tip with the cleaning solution, apply to the pierced area, let soak for a few minutes.

How do I know if my septum is healed?

It depends on who you ask, but the general rule of thumb is to wait until:

  1. it’s no longer tender.
  2. the minimum healing time has passed, usually at least 2 to 3 months.
  3. it’s no longer weepy or crusty.

How do you hide a septum piercing when healing?

How long does it take for a septum piercing to stop hurting?

Other than the first initial days—during which your septum piercing will probably feel a little tender—you shouldn’t expect any major pain or discomfort during the healing process (which, BTW, can take anywhere from six weeks to three months).

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