Mantra² Tattooing & Piercing

Septum Piercing

Sits in the soft sweet spot at the front of the septum. Settles quickly but bruises and knocks easily.

Healing Time

6–8 weeks

Cleaning

Twice daily

Downsize

Usually not required

Jewellery

Implant-grade titanium

Step by step

Healing timeline

  1. Day 1

    • Some tenderness and watery eyes for the first day
    • Leave the jewellery down. Do not flip it up
    • Sneeze with your mouth open to reduce pressure

  2. Week 1

    • Spray with NeilMed Fine Mist twice a day
    • Pat dry with clean gauze — never rub
    • No pools, hot tubs or sea

  3. Weeks 2–8

    • Swelling settles and any bruising fades
    • Continue saline once a day; skip when calm
    • You can start to flip the jewellery gently once fully healed

  4. After healing

    • From 6–8 weeks the jewellery can be swapped to a ring or clicker
    • Long-term jewellery: implant-grade titanium or 14k+ gold

Reassurance

Normal during healing

Everyday sensations you can expect during healing.

Mild swelling and tenderness in the first weeks
Clear or pale-yellow crust around the jewellery
Slight redness that settles as healing progresses
Occasional itching as the tissue knits together

Watch out for

When to contact us

Know the difference between typical irritation and something that needs attention.

Common issues

  • Knocks while drying your face
  • Flipping the jewellery too early
  • Trapped moisture and smell

Contact the studio

  • Bump that isn't settling with a clean routine
  • Persistent redness or tenderness beyond week 2–3
  • Jewellery feeling tight against the skin
  • Anything you're unsure about — send us a photo

Contact us urgently

If you notice any of these, contact us straight away. We'll advise whether to come in for a check-up or seek urgent medical care.

  • Spreading redness or a red streak away from the piercing
  • Hot skin with throbbing pain that worsens by the day
  • Thick yellow or green discharge with a foul smell
  • Fever, chills or feeling generally unwell

Helpful tips

Extra advice for your septum piercing

Septum tips

  • Do not flip the jewellery up and down while it heals
  • Sneeze with your mouth open to reduce pressure
  • Rinse and pat dry after workouts — trapped sweat causes smell
  • Take care with towels and drying your face

FAQs

What's normal

Only once fully healed. Excessive flipping causes irritation.

💬 Need some reassurance?

If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: Flipping has caused pain, bleeding or a bump.

What's normal

A slight 'septum funk' is common. Rinse and dry properly.

💬 Need some reassurance?

If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: Foul smell with yellow or green discharge.

What's normal

Once fully healed, usually 6–8 weeks in.

💬 Need some reassurance?

If you're unsure whether everything is healing as expected, send us a clear photo on WhatsApp and our experienced team will happily take a look. We'd always rather hear from you early and help put your mind at ease.
Worth a quick message if: You've tried early and it now feels sore or won't seat.

Healing Checker

Answer a few quick questions tailored to the treatment you're viewing. We'll help you understand what is commonly seen while healing and what to do next. This is guidance, not a diagnosis.

Takes less than 60 seconds

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Where to go for help

Common healing signs
Mild redness, tenderness, swelling, light flaking or a little clear fluid early on.
Ask the studio
Irritation that is not settling, snagging, jewellery questions or anything unclear.
Seek medical advice today
Increasing pain, heat, spreading redness, yellow or green discharge, fever or feeling unwell. Contact your GP urgently or call NHS 111, without waiting for our reply. Seek emergency care if you are seriously unwell.

Still need help?

Send us a clear photo and one of our experienced team members will review it and advise on the next steps. If appropriate, we'll recommend a studio check-up or seeking medical advice.

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