It is not advisable to get a nostril or septum piercing when you have a runny nose. Even if you’re simply suffering from allergies, the action of blowing and wiping the nose is likely to cause irritation to the delicate new piercing.
Regarding this, can snot infect a septum piercing?
Yes, the snot will feel like broken glass against your fresh piercing. Septum piercings don’t take very long to heal. If your piercing is particularly hot, irritated or taking a long time to heal see your piercer immediately. It’s important to deal with any piercing infections or allergies head on!
Subsequently, when can I pick my nose after septum piercing? While healing you can‘t blow your nose or pick it. If you do you’ll irritate your piercing. If you have hard boogers or build up dip your nose in saline wound wash to help break it up/it’ll drain. After it is healed you can pick your nose and blow your nose.
