Q: On a scale of 1 to 10 how much does a septum piercing hurt? -Fioni

A: Pain is subjective and the tolerance of pain varies wildly from person to person. That said, the septum is largely considered a relatively painless experience when pierced. (It will hurt to some degree, there is a needle involved.) The tissue pierced, when a septum piercing is done correctly, is a spongy piece of soft cartilage so even though the inside the nose is a sensitive place, you may find it less painful than getting your ear cartilage pierced. Ear cartilage is much firmer and more resistant. Either way, a good piercer works very quickly, and it should be over before you know it or even have time to say “ouch”. Happy piercing!

Q: I want to get a new piercing, but I've had trouble with piercing rejection in the past. Are there any piercings that are more/less prone to rejection? -Mindy K.

A: All piercings come with the risk of rejection, but the most likely to reject are surface piercings. These are piercings that are done on largely flat areas of skin. This includes navel, eyebrow, and nasal bridge. Dermal implants are also known to reject eventually and are, for this reason, referred to as “temporary permanent piercings”. Some piercers still use surface bar jewelry (the kind shaped like a staple) for places like the back, nape of the neck, and the forward surface tragus. These are also known to commonly reject. Hope that helps. Best of luck!

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