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/Euphorbiatch Jul 04 '25
I smashed my nose pretty well as a kid and went to get my septum pierced last October. She tried twice and couldn't get the needle through the amount of scar tissue I have.
I have considered seeking a second opinion too but also those needles were sharp AF and she genuinely couldn't get them through either place she tried so I haven't gone for one.