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What can i do?! septum piercing + bleeding?
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Seek medical help !: There are many possible complications from nasal septal piercings. You can have heavy bleeding w formation of a septal hematoma. Consider the significant deformity that can result from complications like necrosis of the nasal wall or perichondritis. If the stud grows into your skin it may need to be cut out. A number of bacterial infections have occurred with septal piercings.
Answered 3/27/2014
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Septal piercing: Septal piercing is a bad idea. Have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist for treatment.
Answered 1/2/2017
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