So, this afternoon, I went to my local Plaza with my good friend Amelia. I had been considering a Septum for a long time (I've come to realise that piercings on impulse are not a good idea!)
At A Glance Author Michelle Contact green_day_owns_you_69@hotmail.com When It just happened Artist Dave Studio Essential Beauty. Location Tea Tree Plaza, Adelaide, Australia. Today, I thought, "Well, hey. I've done my research, may as well get the pain over with!"
I walked into the piercing studio, Essential Beauty. The piercing would cost $45 AUD including a Titanium circular barbell.
It was a bit of wait... the studio was quite busy!
I had butterflies; I was so nervous, seeing as this piercing would be a bit different; I've only gotten oral piercings before. Another reason I was nervous was because I had not consulted my parents about it beforehand.
I was delighted when I discovered that Dave was going to do my piercing; he also did my first labret. We had a quick chat, and I informed him on the jewellery I wanted. He got it all ready, while I was freaking out!
I asked him if it would hurt. He laughed and said "no". I hoped he was telling the truth.
He wiped my nose with an alcohol swab; it didn't smell that nice! Having it right near my nose didn't help. He then told me to lay flat on my back, so I did. He clamped me, which was quite uncomfortable (as it is with most piercings). We all know what came next. I told myself I wouldn't look at the needle, but silly me forgot to close my eyes, so when he held the needle up to my face, I couldn't help but catch a glimpse of it. It wasn't nearly as big as I thought it would be... I imaged 14G to be huge! But still, I didn't find the look of the needle attractive or assuring, either.
Without warning, he stabbed the needle through; and can you say OUCH?!
I was in complete agony for two seconds (it was a lot quicker than my labrets and tongue). I was cursing and my eyes watered so much it looked like I was crying. He put the jewellery in, which wasn't painful; it just felt odd.
I sat up and looked in the mirror; I was quite impressed! Another of the piercers stopped by at my room, and commented on how good it looked. Even my friend liked it, and she isn't a fan of many piercings. It was definitely worth two seconds of pain. The piercer cleaned up the tiny bit of blood from the exit hole, and I felt a lot better, even though I was still nervous; perhaps my parents would notice.
Then it hit me; I forgot to make sure he put a piece of jewellery that would allow me to flip it up until my nostrils (to hide it from my dad, and to comply with the dress code at school. They only allow small studs.)
I asked Dave about it (flipping the jewellery into my nose). He attempted to flip the piercing up, but lo and behold, it wouldn't fit, even with the balls off! So, I'd either have to come home with my septum piercing showing and cop a massive yelling session from my dad, or pay another $15 AUD for a ring that would flip up.
Firstly I said I would just put up with the current circular barbell. But after a bit of thinking, I decided to pay the extra $15; it'd heal better flipped up, anyway.
I then laid back down, and Dave replaced the jewellery. It tingled, but didn't hurt. Not only did it flip up, but it looked better as well.
Flipped up, it was almost invisible, except for a slight gleam from a lower angle. My dad hasn't noticed yet (and hopefully he won't for a long time!)
It's been twelve hours since I got it done. It only hurts when I poke my nose hard. It does hurt if you nudge the jewellery; I've went to scratch my nose a few times, forgetting the piercing was there. It is quite nasty; very similar to biting on a tongue barbell.
I certainly do not regret getting my septum pierced. If I did, I probably would've taken it out. I do wish I could've gotten Blackline Titanium instead of silver, so the piercing would be virtually invisible.
If you're considering a septum, do a bit of research first (as you would for most piercings. Research is very important). Also, make sure that you tell your piercer you want it to be able to be flipped up into your nose (if you want it to be.) Find a qualified studio, and then go for it! Don't get worked up about it, because the pain's only going to last two seconds. There are many different styles of jewellery, something to suit just about everyone. Of course, if you dislike it, you can always take it out.
I flipped it down earlier, to take a photo and send it to my online friends. A few said I looked like a bull, but I don't think so. It builds my self-confidence, and makes me feel pretty; and that's all that truly matters. The piercee's opinion. Don't let others bring you down, just because you like something they don't.