As a general rule of thumb, septum piercings can not affect your breathing and sense of smell. The septum goes through the soft cartilage between your nostrils, and that area contains minimal amounts of nerves.
In this manner, why does my nose run with my septum piercing?
Can Septum Piercing Cause Runny Nose? … It’s just because your septum is very very sensitive and with a fresh piercing, any movement to the ring can cause your nose to drip. It is kind of like your nose isn’t used to having something in there, so it’s a way of trying to get rid of it by dripping.
Likewise, people ask, can a septum piercing hit a nerve?
Nose piercing may damage a nerve and cause numbness or pain.
What are the dangers of piercing your septum at home?
Here are potential risks to consider:
- Allergic reactions. Some piercing jewelry — mainly those containing nickel — can cause allergic reactions in some people. …
- Infections. Openings in the skin can allow bacteria into your body and lead to infection. …
- Septal hematoma. …
- Bloodborne diseases. …
- Scarring. …
- Tearing.
What nose shape is best for a septum piercing?
Septum Piercing
This piercing type goes through the narrow strip of skin on the septum just before the cartilage starts. It works best on noses with wider septums, as more narrow septums may not provide much of a surface area for the piercing.
Do septum piercings get infected easily?
Septum piercings have the same risks as most piercings, but some are more serious than others. Septums are not as likely to get infected as most piercings as there is plenty of mucous membranes (yuck) to fight off infections in your nose. Really the only risk is if putting in low-quality jewellery.
Is it normal for septum piercing to move?
No, you should try to avoid touching it as much as possible until it heals. Moving it around can tear the fistula and make the piercing take longer to heal and can possibly lead to an infection.
