Microdermal Piercings

         Something new in the piercing world and is gaining more popularity among teens is the microdermal piercing also known as dermal anchoring or microdermal transplant. It is a semi-permanent piercing that is a fashion statement for most. It’s great because it can be done just about anywhere on the body and it can be worn by itself, in a pattern, or even incorporated into a tattoo.

 

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          The microdermal jewelry comes in two parts: the anchor and the stud. To insert the jewelry, the skin is first sterilized and then the piercer marks the location of the piercing with a surgical ink. A dermal punch is then used to remove tissue underneath the skin and then forceps are used to insert the anchor under the skin, any blood from the piercing site is removed with a Q-tip. It is normal for the piercing to bleed a little in the first few minutes to an hour after it is initially pierced. A band-aid is then applied to the piercing to keep bacteria and dirt from entering. To see a more thorough step by step and more images, click here.

          Microdermals take around 4-12 weeks to heal and is cleaned like most other piercings. It is best to clean it with anti-bacterial soap, or clean/ soak it in saltwater solution using non-iodized sea salt.

          Although Microdermal piercings seem really cool, there are some downsides. First, because some tissue is taken out in the process, it is slightly more painful that regular piercings. Second, there is always a chance of rejection with piercings, with the body trying to protect itself and pushing out the piercing. With a microdermal piercing, rejection can cause permanent scaring in the location of the piercing. However, there is only a 2% rejection rate when it comes to microdermals, which is good. Third, because the piercing is underneath the skin, it is difficult to remove. A scalpel must be used to cut the skin open a little in order to remove the anchor which is painful and it’s best to go to a professional when it comes to the removal of a microdermal piercing to be sure that it’s taken out correctly and with a minimum amount of scarring.

          I think that microdermal piercings are pretty cool but I don’t think they’re for me. It’s seems quite painful and it’s pretty permanent once you get it so it’s kind of a commitment once you have one. But if you are interested in getting one, ask around, do some research and be sure to go to a professional.

 

 

 

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