Can a septum piercing melt away cartilage?

June 17, 2017
Asked By:sam221 in Boston, MA

I got my "septum" pierced (not through the cartilage) about 6 months ago. For the past 4 months there was a bump on the piercing with dark yellow crusts forming (I never had a serious infection). 3 piercers told me this was just from moving the jewelry around. But is it possible that this bump was a sign that either my septum cartilage or the cartilage at the tip of my nose was damaged/melting away? (I'm not sure if the tip of my nose actually feels "squishier" of if I'm just paranoid.) Thanks

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June 21, 2017

Answer: Just paranoid?

June 21, 2017

Answer: Just paranoid?

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