2021 Septum Piercing Pros & Cons by a Piercer S02 EP17

30 March 2021 / Comments

In Season 2 Episode 17, DaVo, a Professional Piercer since 1994, covers the Pros and Cons of Septum Piercings. In season 2 he also covers: What You Should Know Before Getting the Piercing, The Piercing Experience, Healing, Jewelry, Living with the Piercing, and Abandoning the Piercing.

I, also known as DaVo, have been a professional body piercer and the owner of Axiom Body Piercing Studio in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1994. My focus on education and helping clients make informed decisions about getting pierced has always been a significant part of my business practices and services. With my website and increasingly on YouTube, I hope to expand and inform others outside of my small part of the world. I always welcome questions and comments, so if you have one, please don't hesitate to share. 

Show Notes:

  • Piercing between the two plates of the cartridge.

History:

  • it is the second most common piercing among primitive cultures only surpassed by the ear-piercing. It is represented in Native American Tribal Culture, as well as in India, Asia, Africa, and New Guinea.

  • Has a long history of use on Pigs and Bulls

Pros:

  1. Long History of Healing

  2. easy to hide

  3. can be simple or extreme

  4. Jewelry Variety

  5. Doesn’t affect sleeping

Cons

  1. No one’s nose is straight

  2. can affect employment

  3. may heal crooked

  4. Jewelry Can Not be removed

  5. Larger Jewelry Can cause headaches

Things to look for:

  • Piercer is experienced in this piercing, professional, informative, and makes you feel comfortable and offers a consultation that involves aftercare, risks, etc. The piercer should evaluate your anatomy

  • Should suggest either ring or circular barbell

  • The barbell can be sized to make it easier to flip up.

  • Does the piercer provide aftercare products and offer both written and verbal instructions on aftercare?

The Piercing Experience:

  • Waiver, Set Up, and Disinfection

  • If piercing with a circular Barbell, they should size the jewelry

  • The piercer should position the client so that they can easily look up the nose.

  • Can be done with forceps, but I have found freehand with a needle receiving tube is best.

  • The jewelry may require a little time to insert and close

  • There may be some slight to moderate bleeding

  • Usually, you will have throbbing, aching, and warmth in the area for a few minutes afterward

  • Piercing is sensitive to the touch.

  • Some bruising can occur.

Healing:

  • The average healing time is 12-16 weeks or longer

  • Saline twice daily

  • Must practice cross-contamination prevention and isolate the piercing, avoiding any contact with it.

  •  

    • Clean hands

    • no oral contact

    • Keep your bedding, clothing, towels, etc, clean

    • No Swimming

    • Keep Pets Away

  • Avoid contact or trauma to the area. Elevate the piercing off the bed and avoid sleeping on it.

  • First 3-5 days you can experience slight bleeding off and on, redness/discoloration, heat, and tenderness to the touch.

  • If you are flipping up the jewelry during healing, do it at the beginning and end of the workweek.

  • Check the tightness of the balls

  • Slight pressure in the final weeks can straighten out the piercing.

Jewelry:

  • Can change after the piercing is healed

  • Jewelry that works best is circular.

  • Avoid extreme heavy jewelry.

Living with the piercing:

  • The jewelry should be left in at all times. However, this piercing can stay open.

  • Avoid pressure or trauma to the piercing, including sleep

  • Some have noticed a smell that is likely sebum. Cleaning the piercing and surrounding area with warm water and soap can help alleviate this issue.

Abandoning the piercing:

  • Will close, but may appear open for an extended period.

  • There will be a small indented circular scar on each side. This may fade in time.

  • The holes may produce a cream cheese-like discharge; this is sebum.

Additional Information:

Articles:

Videos:

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Suggested Aftercare Products:

  • For Premixed Saline, DaVo suggests. NeilMed Neil Cleanse Wound Wash First-Aid Sterile Saline Solution 6 fl oz Each - https://amzn.to/2lgrfL7
  • For Oral Piercings -     
    Biotene Fresh Mint Moisturizing Oral Rinse Mouthwash, Alcohol-Free, for Dry Mouth - https://amzn.to/2NbIYza

All footage was filmed using a Canon EOS 80D Camera with the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens - https://amzn.to/3bb5PV4 and Canon EOS R  - https://amzn.to/386Y1BZ with Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens - https://amzn.to/3jkvptO

Audio - Recorded with Shure MV7 - https://amzn.to/39fKKbS with a Tascam DR-40x - https://amzn.to/2Lw67O8

For more information on DaVo and the Axiom Body Piercing Studio, go to https://axiompiercing.com

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Contact DaVo at davo@axiompiercing.com or by phone at 515-966-4814
To schedule a Piercing Appointment, please visit https://axiompiercing.com/booking.

Skin Kitchen Tattoo and The Axiom Body Piercing Studio are located at 3800 Douglas Ave./Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Tattoo hours are Thursday - Monday 1-8 pm
Piercing hours are Thursday - Monday 2-8 pm

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