So basically I really love having piercings. Getting them is a different story. I wouldn't say I have a lot of piercings, but I definitely have had or still have some the "more painful" ones. I have a nostril, hood, navel x2, tragus, and rook. I have retired nipples, tongue web, and lip.
At A Glance Author Danielle Contact Danielle@bme.anon When It just happened Artist Crystal Studio Miraculous Creations Location Worcester, MA I got my last piercing in December 2006 so I decided it was time to get another. Having already retired a lip ring, I knew that I didn't want another one in my mouth. I end up chewing on them and will eventually ruin my teeth. Although I'm in college, I still need to have a job and wanted something that could be hidden. My parents, although much better than they used to be, are still VERY much against body mods. Until I move out, I need to be able to conceal my piercings, or most of them. I sort of like the idea of that anyways; it makes the piercing seem like a little secret when I get to chose who sees it and who doesn't. When someone mentioned septum to me, I gave it a lot of thought and finally decided to go for it.
I gathered up a few friends and headed into Worcester to do the deed. We only waited a few minutes to get pierced as it was a random Tuesday and not very busy. I must say, the professionalism and cleanliness of the room, the shop, and of course the people was immaculate. As we walked into the room as a group, I was amazed at how nervous I was. I don't usually get nervous for piercings but I guess I had just heard so many different stories about septums, it got me thinking too much.
As I sat down in the chair, Crystal explained the entire procedure to me and helped me relax a bit. She cleaned my nose, inside and out, and felt around for the infamous sweet spot. She talked to me the entire time, not really allowing me to think too much about the piercing. When she brought out the clamps, I almost hopped off the chair. I'm not going to lie, the clamps scare me to pieces. As she fitted them on, she told me that a lot of people found them to be the worst part. I would have to agree. She took a good, long while to position them and made sure they were lined up before shutting them, which of course I did NOT enjoy. She then told me to take some deep, slow breaths and relax. When she pushed the needle through, I scrunched my nose and my eyes watered a lot. It wasn't painless as a lot of people have said. It also wasn't the worst piercing I've ever gotten. It just didn't feel good. On a scale of 1-10, I would have to give it a 4. I usually rate piercings two ways: they either hurt as they're pierced and keep hurting, or they hurt as they're pierced and you forget about them. This would have to be the latter. I've hardly noticed it much. It's a bit tender but I've already sneezed and had no major problems with it.
On a side note, I'm a bit embarrassed to say, I didn't eat enough before heading in for the piercing and ended up feeling a bit light headed. Crystal was a peach though and let me lay in the dark for a few minutes, putting a cold cloth on my head and perking me up with a glucose tablet. After a few minutes of lying down, I felt much steadier and much better. After I was done, my friends each got a lip, and navel, and conch. I was the only baby who needed to lay down and rest but overall everyone did really well getting their piercings.
I really like this piercing and the fact that I can hide it. I got it pierced with a horseshoe and flipped it up inside my nose. I'm the kind of girl who has a tiny nostril stud and small rings in my ears. I usually dress in A&F and Hollister. I'm not saying I love it, but it's the look I need for my family and my job. It's great for me to be able to hide it when I need to, to maintain the image I'm trying to present. BUT it's also nice for me to be able to have a little badass attitude up my nose when I need to bust it out! To be honest, if you're thinking about getting this piercing, I would say take your time and think about it, but if it's the pain your worried about, it's over so fast, it's not even that bad. I would definitely have to say I'm a bit of a baby when it comes to pain and I lived through this piercing. It can't be that bad.