Septum Piercing
A septum piercing is a piercing that goes through the centre part of the nose, in between the nostrils. This piercing is done in the thin part of the skin, commonly referred to as the "sweet spot", between the cartilage on top and the thicker skin at the bottom of the nose.
Septums are one of a few piercings that are started off with rings, and as long as the ring you select has a stopper of some kind to prevent free movement through the piercing channel, you can go for a piece of jewelry as simple or decorative as you like.
Due to the stretchiness of the skin, septum piercings can be stretched quite easily to accommodate a larger gauge of jewelry, or multiple thin pieces for a septum stack. These septum stacks can be personalized and customized by mixing and matching different rings to create a unique look.
Healing Time (approximate): 3-4 months
Downsize: Not necessary
Standard Jewelry Size: 14-16 gauge, but can be pierced at a larger gauge
Standard Jewelry Style: Ring, can be a captive bead ring, a fixed bead ring, a gem ring, or a circular barbell. Initial piercing jewelry must have a bead or gem on it to act as a stopper.