Is it okay to let a 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. Remember to always wash your hands and piercing well before and after flipping it up, and don’t sleep with it flipped (unless you are wearing a retainer).
Can I flip my septum piercing?
If you get pierced with a traditional circular barbell (aka horseshoe) you can flip it up the same day and it shouldn’t be visible. It’s typically okay to flip a fresh septum piercing up and down 2–3 times a day even from day one, so you don’t have to keep it up 24/7 for any period of time.
How long does it take for a septum piercing to heal?
Some people heal slower than others (including me), so be patient, keep up with your salt soaks, and eventually your piercing will heal right up, even if it takes longer than the suggested 6-8 weeks. How Long Does It Take to Heal?
When to avoid getting a septum piercing done?
Infection and irritation: Fenton explains that the biggest concern while healing a piercing is infection. “Monitor for pus, swelling, or increasing pain. That could be a sign of infection.” If you have seasonal allergies or are prone to colds certain times of the year, you may want to avoid getting your septum pierced near or during that time.
What’s the best way to heal a septum?
How to Heal a Septum Quickly: Leave the Piercing Alone! Just leave it alone. Part of my slow healing time was due to the fact that I kept moving the jewelry around, fiddling with it, and constantly scraping the crusties off, which was not only unnecessary but actually irritated the piercing and slowed down the healing process.
Is it OK to flip a septum on its side?
The jewelry moves freely on its own anyways and rotates from side to side without even touching it. Septums are pretty hardy and easy healers (so long as it is not pierced through cartilage) so you should be fine as long as you keep the flipping to a minimum.