DIY Septum piercing? ?

Question

I've posted a question similar to this before, but got few serious answers. What are the serious risks of piercing your own septum? Could an infection really lead to blindness? Don't say yes or no if you honestly are NOT sure. I DO have a sterile, hollow piercing needle [and gloves]. Yes, I know going to a professional is safer, but that's not an option. & What can you clean it with besides sea salt? [I can't find it, where can you get it?] How often should you clean it and how? Please, serious answers ONLY. Don't waste your time or mine by posting an answer telling me I'm an idiot, etc. Thanks!

Answer 1

just make sure u dont hit the cartilage in ur nose u dont know how many people actually do that. that is so incredibly painful and if really hard to heal.

if u cant find the salt u can look up Liquid anti-microbial or germicidal soaps or any saline solution.

Answer 2

Well if you are asking this question you obviously have no idea what you are doing. Yes, some, very serious infections can lead to death and such but it is very rare. I assume that you want a nice and straight septum piercing, and this is very unlikely to happen if you are not in a posession at least a clamp, or better, a septum clamp. It is very likely that your piercing is going to be wonky-simply because you are inexperienced (sorry if i'm wrong and pierced yourself before but you don't sound like it) and you might get distracted by the pain that you feel, because some people's septums are very sensitive, or your hands could shake. You can buy sea salt at basically any food store. You could clean with savlon, but it's full of chemicals, the best choice is sea salt. You clean it by mixing 1/3 of sea salt and 2/3 of water in a clean disposable cup and soak your nose in it for at least five mins, then get rid of the crusties that didn't come off by using cotton buds.

Answer 3

Infection cannot lead to blindness. You are at risk for a crooked piercing and infection really.

You can get the sea salt solution off of websites, and Hot Topic sells it. Its called H2Ocean. Or you can make it (1/8-1/4 tsp non iodized sea salt dissolved in 8 oz distilled or bottled water). Non iodized sea salt can be found at stores like Wal-mart.

Answer 4

Make sure the needle is sterile, then after everything... Use an anti inflammatory for  few days, analgesic would help too. I would basically try use a strong disinfectant solution such as detol or savlon on it... But I suppose salt water would also do the job...Think the most important thing to make sure of is that the needle is completely sterile before using it. If an infection does occur afterwards get yourself a good dose of antibiotics from the doctor. Gud luk...

Answer 5

Any infection left untreated could have serious consequences such as blindness, paralysis, death, etc., but that doesn't happen often.  You can find sea salt at any grocery store, usually in the spice section.  You should clean it 2-3 times a day by dissolving 1/4 tsp sea salt in 8 oz of warm water, then dipping a cotton ball or q-tip in the water.  Take the sea salt cotton and hold it against both sides of your piercing for no more than ten minutes.

The fact that you have to ask these questions though should be a very clear indication that you should not be doing this yourself as you have no idea what you're doing.

Answer 6

Firstly I would just like to say that you've already got some very good answers here.

There are many risks that come with any infection, and I don't doubt that blindless is one of those risks. However, I think you would have to have a very serious infection to become blind, or worse. Minor infections are merely uncomfortable. However, if you were to get an infection, you should seek a doctors advice and he should be able to prescribe anti biotics which should clear it up. I don't really think that at this point infection is a huge concern- obviously it should be considered but as you will be using a sterile needle and gloves, you'll be greatly reducing the risk that many DIYers face.

Sea salt can be bought in health food stores really cheaply. However, I have cleaned my piercings with a small amount of table salt (normal salt) before. It draws out all the gunk and impurities and stuff. Table salt isn't ideal, but actually it works miracles for me and is much more natural than bottled products. Just clean your nose 2x a day.with this using a q tip to clean off any lymph- and then soak your nose in the warm water and blow bubbles into it (this helps!)

If you clean it correctly, you shouldnt see too many problems...but, you will probably end up with a wonky septum cause its hard to pierce it straight. When you do pierce it, make sure not to get the cartilage, otherwise you could be in for a lot of trouble. This will take forever to heal, will be painful and horrible. Make sure you pierce the sweet spot (which is the thin deviding membrane)

Ok so good luck =p

Answer 7

If you don't treat a septum infection, it really can lead to eye problems, and even blindness. It's good that you have a sterile needle and gloves, but also make sure you have someone else there [a friend, or a sibling, or something] in case anything goes wrong [sudden jolt, missed the spot, etc].

As for cleaning stuff, try  http://www.h2Ocean.com  that's where a lot of piercing/tattoo parlors get their aftercare stuff; and it's not that expensive. And if you ever get an oral piercing, the Sea Salt spray doesn't taste as bad as you'd think. Not to mention that the website also has tips for aftercare and what-not if you need any.

Clean it at least 3 times daily, and after ANYTHING comes into contact with the piercing. Whether your own, just washed hands, or someone's breath. Doesn't matter.

Haha. I hate stupid people that are immature and call everybody idiots because they want to do something different, don't you? =]

I hope it goes well, though. I know a few people that self-pierced their septum, and only one of them got an infection. That was his own fault though. haha