You still don’t want the diameter of the ring to be too tight. If it is too small, It can actually cause migration. Because the ring is smaller then the space between the piercing and the ends of your ear/nose/lip, that extra tissue is going to end up compressed.
Just so, what is the smallest septum ring size?
Likewise, should a nose hoop be tight?
Should my nose ring be tight? No, your nose ring should not fit tightly. If you feel pressure on your piercing after inserting your hoop, or you have a difficult time fully closing your nose hoop, then the inner diameter you’re wearing is too small.
How do I size up my septum?
Stretching the septum should only be done with single flared jewelry or a ring in your desired size. You always want to stay consistent with your sizes, jumping between sizes is going to damage the piercing. For example, if you are starting with a 14 gauge piercing the next size you can stretch too is a 12 gauge.
How soon can you change a septum ring?
Septum piercings can take six months to one year or longer to fully heal. However, you can usually change the jewelry after several weeks. Caring for a septum piercing is a straightforward process of cleaning the area with our ‘Wash-It!
Is 14g bigger than 16g?
14g is bigger. The lower the number, the bigger the needle or jewelry. … So buy 16g jewelry and a 14g needle, or 14g jewelry and a 12g needle. Body piercing doesn’t really use odd numbers, so the next size will always be the next even number.
