All about dermal piercings...
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What is a dermal piercing? - Piercings that sit flat on the surface of the skin with an entry point under the skin but no exit point. Because the jewelry doesn’t exit the body it is easier to pierce flat parts of the body that don’t accommodate double-point piercing. To hold dermal jewelry in place the piercer inserts an anchor into the skin that is fastened by the visible part of the body jewelry like a gem or charm.
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Where can you get a dermal piercing? - almost any flat area of the body but it is important to consider whether your dermal piercing will snag on clothes or encounter other obstructions that might cause the piercing to get infected, migrate, or even reject.
the nape of the neck
back dimples
cheekbones
chest
lower back
abdomen
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Thighs
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How is a dermal piercing performed? - your piercer will clean & mark the location and then quickly puncture the skin with a needle or skin punch to create the pocket where the dermal anchor will sit. Then the anchor of the jewelry is inserted and set in the pocket of skin and the jewelry top is secured. The whole process should only take a few minutes to complete.
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How long to heal? - about three months for a dermal piercing to heal
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How do you switch out your jewelry? - you can change the visible, external top of your dermal jewelry. Many people prefer to have their piercer change out their jewelry for them. Don’t hesitate to do so if you’re unsure about the process! If you do want to change your own jewelry, make sure to:
Wash your hands, clean the area with saline solution & dry the area gently
Gently untwist the top of your jewelry in a counterclockwise direction (if the jewelry won’t twist off easily you may need to see your piercer)
Screw on the new jewelry top by inserting it and turning it clockwise until it is secure
Clean the area one more time & dry
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