How do I know what gauge my piercing is?

How do I know what gauge my piercing is?

The gauge is how thick your jewelry is. Jewelry gets thicker the smaller the number gets. For example, an 18 gauge nose stud is thicker than a 22 gauge nose stud. You will see gauge written like this: 16G, 16g, and 16 gauge.

What is smaller 20 gauge or 18 gauge?

Gauges get larger with decreasing number (i.e. a size 00G is massive compared to a 20 gauge). with an 18 gauge. If you want it smaller, ask for a 20 or even 22 gauge when getting pierced.

Can my septum heal flipped up?

Although it’s okay to flip the jewelry up or down occasionally, you should avoid doing this as much as possible. It’s the same as twisting and will irritate your new septum piercing.

Can you damage your septum?

Each side of the nose typically swells or contracts every 2 to 6 hours in a cycle that allows the nasal passages to take turns filtering and recovering. When the septum cartilage is damaged, torn, or deteriorated, as it is with a septum perforation, it can affect your ability to properly regulate airflow.

Does insurance cover perforated septum?

Does Medical Insurance Apply? For the vast majority of patients, septal perforation repair surgery is considered medically necessary and could be covered by varying degrees by your health insurance. Dr. Kridel is an out-of-network provider, so payment will be required in advance of the surgery.

Is my septum infected?

It’s normal for the piercing to be a bit sore, crusty, and even showing white discharge when healing. However, if you experience yellow or green discharge, excessive or increasing swelling, or heat around the piercing, you may have an infection.

Is it possible to not have a sweet spot septum?

Some people do NOT have a sweet spot, so if you still want the piercing, it’ll have to go through your cartilage.

Can a septum piercing be too low?

Septum piercings are easy to do, but very easy to mess up. They can go too far back, too low, or too crooked.

Should I get a septum?

If you are looking for a job, I suggest getting your septum. Yes, some professionals have regular nose piercings but with a septum piercing, you can just tuck it up in your nose and no one will know you have it. Getting my septum done definitely hurt more than getting my nose.

What is a septum on the body?

Found in different parts of the body, a septum is a dividing wall between two chambers. However, the most commonly known septum is the nasal septum, which is made up of bony cartilage and runs down the middle of the nose, creating two nasal passages and ending in the nostrils.

Can I pierce my septum myself?

Ideally, you should go to an experienced professional to get your septum pierced. However, if you insist on doing it yourself, it’s possible to do it with minimal complications or risk of infection provided you keep the piercing environment as sterile as possible.