Can I wash my face after septum piercing?

Don't Apply Soap Directly to Your Septum Piercing.
Soap is drying, so when you wash your face, avoid the area around your septum piercing, including your upper lip. It's okay if sudsy water washes over your septum piercing when you rinse your face or hair; it's just better not to apply soap directly to your piercing.


What can you not do after septum piercing?

DON'T use products containing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide and avoid soaps that contain harsh ingredients like iodine or triclosan. DO use a saline solution — packaged or homemade — to rinse the area. DON'T overclean your piercing and limit cleaning to two or three times per day or as needed.

Can you wash face after nose piercing?

Being too rough on the skin around your piercings can cause irritation. Washing your face with a gentle cleanser, like the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser, is a great way to ensure that the skin around your piercing is clean after using a micellar water.


Do septum piercings get infected easily?

While risks are low if you get a septum piercing from a reputable piercer, you still run the risk of infection, allergic reaction to the metals in the piercing, a septal hematoma (when the blood vessels break and blood collects in the septum), and scarring.

Should I clean my septum piercing the first day?

Yes, you'll want to clean your piercing every day, at least while it's healing. A good rule of thumb is to clean your septum piercing twice per day with a saline soak, though you can clean it more often as needed.


The Day After Getting My Septum Pierced & Cleaning!



Can I get my nose piercing wet in the shower?

Avoid getting the piercing wet for at least one to two weeks. So, when you shower, try to avoid putting your face directly under the shower head. You might want to consider taking a bath instead.

How do I clean my face with a nose piercing?

Your piercer will recommend a saline rinse to use at least twice per day. You may also consider using your own DIY sea salt rinse, or even tea tree oil if your nose is especially tender. You'll also want to make sure you leave the original jewelry in place until the piercing heals.

Is face wash safe for piercings?

To clean your piercing you can use “BACTINE” using a Q-Tip or you can wash with a MILD FACIAL CLEANSER or Baby Soap Wash. Gently clean the piercing two times a day.


Can I wash my hair after nose piercing?

Cleanse the new piercing on the outside of the nose, morning and evening. Keep the nose jewellery in, even while cleansing. When showering/washing your hair, use a liquid soap and rinse thoroughly with running water. Dry the area using a clean tissue or Q-tip.

Do septum piercings hurt the next day?

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).

How long after a septum piercing is it sore for?

The initial period after the piercing can be very painful, and the nose can be tender to touch. This initial part of healing takes around 1-3 weeks. Septum piercings can take around 6-8 months to completely heal.


Can you drink after a septum piercing?

After you get a septum piercing, piercers recommend that you take care of it. Alcoholic beverages can cause inflammation and uncomfortable swelling, so hold off on drinking right after your piercing is complete. It's also a good idea to skip grabbing a beer before you get your piercing done, too.

Can you use Q tips to clean piercings?

o Twice a day saturate a cotton swab or Q-Tip with the cleaning solution, apply to pierced area, let soak for a few minutes. o Remove any dried matter. o Rotate the jewelry while the area is wet.

Can I flip up my septum while its healing?

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.


How do you clean your first day nose piercing?

A nose piercing is just like any wound and extra prone to infection because of its location, so never touch it with unwashed hands. Use a cotton ball soaked in saline to clean the area gently. It may be a bit painful. With a cotton swab soaked in saline, carefully rub out any crust attached to the piercing.

How do you clean a nose piercing after shower?

Lather up some mild, fragrance free, non-antibacterial soap in your hands and gently wash your piercing. You want enough friction to clean the piercing, but not so much that you cause trauma to it. Do not rotate or move the jewelry, but if it moves slightly that's ok.

How do you wipe your nose with a nose piercing?

Wipe the swab around the outside of the piercing.

The skin around your piercing might collect crusted fluid or mucus (especially if it's still healing). Instead of using your fingers, use a cotton swab to gently poke away the debris. You can also use non-woven gauze.


Can I shower the same day I got a piercing?

Yes you can. Just make sure you rinse your ears thoroughly after the shower to make sure that no soap, shampoo, or conditioner residue remains. You should do this by gently allowing warm water to flow over the piercings.

How long do you have to wait to get in water after a nose piercing?

You should avoid swimming for at least 24 hours after having a piercing, and ideally until it has healed properly. While it's still healing, it's important to keep the piercing dry as there's a risk of infection.

How should I sleep after getting a septum piercing?

The same way you slept before you got your nose pierced. Sleep either on your back or on the side opposite your piercing. Sleeping on the same side as your piercing may result in it becoming dislodged. Avoid sleeping on your stomach or on the side of the piercing.


How long do septum Crusties last?

After cleaning the site for a few weeks, you will see less and less crusting until, eventually, it all disappears. This is not a process of one-size-fits-all. For some people the crusting goes away in two or three weeks–for others, it can take four or five weeks.

Does nostril or septum hurt more?

“Depending on the area, most of our customers feel traditional nostril piercings a bit stronger than septum piercings, as long as the septum is well-performed,” says Perelmuter. Since the septum tissue is so thin, it will hurt briefly during the piercing but heal more quickly, resulting in less pain overall.