How Should I Take Care of My Septum Piercing?
The aftercare process for your new septum piercing is similar to the aftercare process you'd follow for just about any piercing, but keep in mind that you may be given different instructions based on what professional you allow to do the job. Gottschalk typically recommends his septum clients leave their piercings alone, with the obvious exception of cleaning them regularly.
"With this piercing, the less you do to it, the better," he said. "I recommend that people spray it with saline twice a day and then forget that it exists. Don't touch it, don't rotate it, don't move it."
He continued, "A big misconception about piercings is that you're supposed to spin them, but that's not true. It'll only do a lot of harm instead of helping it. Any time you're touching a piercing, it's always going to be a bad thing."
How Long Do Septum Piercings Take to Heal
According to Gottschalk, you should expect for a septum piercing to heal within four to six months. You'll also likely experience a bit of soreness or tenderness in the area in the days following your appointment.