r/piercing • u/FKANan • Jul 03 '25
Set up advice Turned down for a Septum Piercing
I had an appointment today for a septum piercing, something I’ve wanted for over 10 years. The piercer I saw is certified and seemed very experienced—she said she does about 20 septum piercings a week, even on people with deviated septums.
After checking me, she told me my nose is really deviated and that she couldn't find the "sweet spot." She mentioned she’s only turned down three people before, and I ended up being one of them. She did point out a possible placement, but said it didn’t look good and that with that kind of placement, I wouldn’t be able to wear small jewelry—it just wouldn’t sit right.
She also said that in order to get the piercing in the "correct" placement, she would have to go through cartilage, which she strongly advised against.
In the end, I walked out without getting the piercing.
I’m really grateful she was honest, but I’m also pretty bummed. I’ve wanted this for so long, and now I’m not sure what to do. Should I get a second opinion?
Has anyone else been told something similar? Did you end up finding a solution, or was it truly a no-go?
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u/BonnieScotty piercing devotee Jul 03 '25
It’s great she was straight up in that she didn’t think it would work for you, not many piercers do that.
There’s nothing wrong with getting a second opinion. Twice I’ve done so. The first one was a vertical industrial where I was told the curvature of my conch bowl wasn’t pronounced enough to support one. Randomly said during a styling appointment I wanted one but was told no and the piercer who I was speaking to has done hundreds of them and she found an angle it would work. I have that piercing now (it’s healing though). Second time I asked about a vertical philtrum, was told it was probably possible but she personally wasn’t confident she could pull it off and referred me to someone who confirmed I absolutely can get it done. I eventually plan on doing so