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| [[File:Septumcbr.jpg|thumb|right|Captive bead ring worn in a septum piercing]] | | '''Septum Retainer''' is a piece of [[Jewelry|jewelry]] for making a [[Septum_piercing|septum piercing]] less visible (or not visible at all). The septum retainer was a [[Gauntlet|Gauntlet]] innovation.[http://news.bmezine.com/2004/05/18/gauntlets-jewelry-design-legacy-running-the-gauntlet-by-jim-ward/ 1] |
| [[File:Halfinchseptum.jpg|thumb|right|1/2" septum]] | |
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| The '''septum piercing''' passes through the nasal septum (the middle of the nose) and is often referred to as a "bull-ring piercing." The nasal septum is the cartilaginous tissue dividing wall between the [[Nostrils|nostrils]]. Generally, the cartilage itself is not pierced, but rather the small gap between the cartilage (also known as the "[[Sweet spot (page does not exist)|sweet spot]]") and the bottom of the nose, typically at a [[Gauge|gauge]] no smaller than 14ga (1.6mm).
| | There are two general kinds of septum retainers. There are staple-shaped ones that are made of either blackened [[Niobium|niobium]] to be less visible or [[Stainless_steel|stainless steel]] (or occasionally [[Glass|glass]]). Second, a variety of [[Plug|plugs]] may also be used as septum retainers. Typically, one would use a single-flare plug with an O-ring groove (also known as a bullet in reference to septum jewelry) or a double-grooved plug with O-rings. Septum wearers at larger gauges may find these plugs to be more practical as they are usually more readily available and may be more comfortable. At larger gauges, staple-shaped retainers may simply become uncomfortable/annoying for some wearers due to the size of the ends that are tucked inside the nostril. |
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| It should be noted that extreme stretching of the septum will definitely deform the nose, pushing it down and out. This deformity is often referred to as "septum droop." The degree of deformity will differ from person to person depending on their nasal anatomy.
| | [[File:Septum-retainers-1.jpg|thumb|Blackened niobium staple, stainless steel staple and stainless steel single-flare/bullet-type with O-ring]] |
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| == Contents == | | == Alternative Names == |
| # [[#Placement|Placement]]
| | ;Septum Keeper |
| # [[#Procedure|Procedure]]
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| # [[#Healing and aftercare|Healing and aftercare]]
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| # [[#Jewelry|Jewelry]]
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| # [[#History and culture|History and culture]]
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| # [[#See Also|See Also]]
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| # [[#Related Risks|Related Risks]]
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| == Placement ==
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| The septum piercing passes through the nasal septum (the middle of the nose).
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| == Procedure ==
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| Septum piercings are normally performed like a standard needle piercing (sometimes using a [[Septum clamp|septum clamp]] to help), although [[Dermal punch|dermal punches]] may be used to create larger gauge piercings. Some advanced artists may also use a [[Scalpel|scalpel]] to create or enlarge the piercing to accept much larger jewelry.
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| == Healing and aftercare ==
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| The healing time on average is usually 1–3 months. Aftercare is usually [[Salt soaks|salt soaks]], 2 times a day.
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| == Jewelry ==
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| [[File:Septumretainer.jpg|thumb|right|12 gauge retainer]]
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| While [[Captive bead ring|captive bead rings]] and [[Circular barbell|circular barbells]] are common jewelry, a piece of jewelry called a [[Septum retainer|septum retainer]] (which is staple shaped) can be worn flipped up inside the nostrils to completely hide the piercing. Septum piercings can come in all sizes ranging from 14g to 1", though 14ga is considered the minimum size. In larger sizes a "[[Septum keeper|septum keeper]]" or "[[Bullet plug (page does not exist)|bullet plug]]" are both used for comfort.
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| == History and culture ==
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| Septum piercings were popular among certain Native American peoples in history; the Shawnee leaders Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa, for example, had such piercings. Septum piercings are also sometimes performed on bulls as part of the process to break them for the farm. This process uses a hinged brass ring with sharpened ends to facilitate insertion. Afterwards, the open ends are held together by means of a screw.
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| [[Paul King|Paul King]] adds,
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| :''[[New Guinea|New Guinea]] is perhaps most famous for septum piercings. The [[Kangi (page does not exist)|Kangi]] of New Guinea pierce the septum using a bat bone and sweet potato. During the initiation, the face is blackened with charcoal. The hair on the head is plucked out, all but a tuft. This makes him safe from the magic of women and impervious to death and pain.''
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| :''Much tradition and myth is steeped into the Kiman-Papuans of South Irian Jaya. Progressive feasts are offered especially for the male children at stages in the process of loosening connections with their mother. At hair cutting and earlobe, nostril and nasal septum fests, holes are made to wear the ornaments that signify the growing boy's status as a man in the community—for example, the pig's bone through the septum shows that he is a headhunter, and the [[Blood|blood]] that flows from the piercing is supposed to be womb blood that must be removed symbolically.''
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| == See Also ==
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| * [[Septum Funk|Septum Funk]]
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| * [[Funk|Funk]]
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| * [[Nostril Piercing|Nostril Piercing]]
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| * [[Nasallang|Nasallang]]
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| * [[Septril|Septril]]
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| * [[Austin Bar|Austin Bar]]
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| == Related Risks ==
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| * [[Airbag|Airbag]]
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