This is a good question. But before we get down to answering how long does a nose piercing take to close on your septum, let's clear up which part of your nose that is. The septum is the thin wall of cartilage between your left and right nostrils. In short, it's that tiny space between your nostrils. According to professional piercers, it should take at least eight weeks for septum piercings to feel better. When it comes to healing, you need to wait out from four to six months. It'll take a full year for the scar tissue or fistula to be strengthened and only by this time can you change your septum jewelry from the initial piercing. This only means that as early as you had the septum piercing, it can close in minutes if you don't put any jewelry or lead sticks on it. As a fashion trend, nose piercings should not be painful to acquire. Make sure you know all there is to know about nose piercings, including when they close or open with regards to your preference.