The Nose

Septum

The septum is the thin membrane behind the central cartilage of the nose. This piercing can be very painful or not to bad. It depends on if the piercing actually goes through the cartilage. this piercing is considered a blind piercing as the piercer cannot actually see where the piercing is going.

Septum piercing comes from the remote areas of Africa to South America and Indochina. Some of the original ornaments worn in the septum can include animal teeth, bones, shells and feathers. Piercing location is high and forward towards the tip of the nose within the thin tissue. This piercing is easily healed and apart from pushing upwards on it right after piercing, it really doesn't hurt afterwards. After it is healed, you'll most probably almost forget you even have it in if you are wearing a retainer.

Nostril

The nostril piercing is fast becoming a very popular and common piercing in the western world. Placement can be made almost anywhere, however, the most eye pleasing spot is in the natural fold formed where the lower edge of the nostril curves upwards and forward around the base of the nose.

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