Things To Know About Dermal Piercing

Dermal piercing is also referred to as single point piercing as the piercing lies flat on the surface of the skin. There is no exit point of piercing. Instead, the piercing anchor is inserted and installed in the skin. The anchor is 6 to 7 millimeters long. Then the piercing jewelry is attached to that anchor. Here is some information that you must know before getting a dermal piercing.

How Is The Piercing Done?

A complete procedure of dermal piercing is given below.

1. First of all, your piercer will examine the area where you want the piercing. Then, an anchor has to be placed in the skin, so the skin should be thick enough to hold the anchor, like chest dermal piercing.
2. Then the piercer will clean the piercing area thoroughly. The targeted place should be completely clean; otherwise, it can cause complications or infection after the piercing.
3. Now the piercer will make a hole to place the anchor. Some piercers make a hole with the help of a needle and then pull the needle back. Other piercers make the hole with the help of a skin punch. When skin punch is used to make a hole, a tiny bit of tissue is also removed.
4. Now your piercer will place the anchor in the hole. He will place the anchor by using the forceps and then push the anchor until the anchor base is under the skin’s surface.
5. Then the piercer will screw the jewelry on the top of the anchor, and it will look like the jewelry is just on the surface of the skin.

What Are The Risks?

Dermal piercing is very common and popular, but there are many risks associated with this piercing. Here are some of the complications that can occur after dermal piercing.

• Infection is very common after getting a piercing. That is the reason proper sterilization is considered crucial. This infection can spread deep into the skin, like in the dermis. Improper aftercare is another reason for infection after piercing.
• Displacement of the anchor is another complication. The anchor should be placed properly in the skin. If the anchor is placed properly, then it will get loose after some time. In some cases, the anchor also moves to another part of the skin.
• Rejection is also a common risk factor. If a rejection occurs, then the skin tissues start to expand in the dermis. This expansion of tissues causes the anchor to move completely out of the hole. As a result, when a piercing is done, the body sometimes considers the anchor an intruder and tries to displace it.
• The piercing should be done precisely; otherwise, it can cause complications. For example, if the anchor is inserted too deep into the skin, it can damage the blood vessels and nerves.
• Hypergranulation can also occur after dermal piercing. In hyper granulation, a red bump is formed in the area around the dermal piercing. It occurs when the aftercare of the piercing is not done properly, continuously touching or moving the piercing jewelry. As a result, the piercing jewelry is too tight, frequently covering the piercing area with a tight cloth and regularly covering the piercing area with makeup.
• Dermal piercings can leave a scar. Commonly when a rejection occurs, or you want to remove the piercing completely, then a small scar will be left in the end.

Where Can The Dermal Piercing Be Done?

You can do dermal piercing anywhere on the body, but the skin should be thick enough to hold the piercing, and the area should be flat. Here are some of the areas where dermal piercing can be done

• Dermal piercing chest
• Dermal cheek piercing
• Neck dermal piercing
• Dermal eye-piercing

What Is The Cost Of Dermal Piercing?

On average dermal piercing costs between 70 to 100 dollars. Most of the piercers give piercing jewelry for free with piercing. But some piercers charge extra for jewelry, so you should also add 10 to 20 dollars to your budget. Also, consider the aftercare expenses.

Aftercare

To avoid any side effects and complications after the piercing, you must take care of the following things.

1. For proper healing, keep the piercing area covered with a bandage. But the bandage should not be too tight; otherwise, it will make the situation worse. Also, the piercer will tell you not to wear tight clothing over the piercing even after the healing process.
2. Do not touch your piercing unnecessarily. If you are touching your piercing for a specific reason, wash your hands with an antibacterial soap to avoid infection.
3. Always clean your piercing with the saline solution recommended by your piercer. Never use any antibacterial or antiseptic soap to clean the piercing. Make sure you always use a new and clean paper towel to clean the piercing.
4. To dry the piercing area, do not rub a towel against the area. Instead, Pat dry the piercing area.
5. It is common for a crust to form in the piercing area. Make sure you gently remove that crust completely every time you clean the area.
6. Never submerge the piercing area in a swimming pool or bathtub, as it can cause infection. Instead, keep the dermal piercing area as much dry as possible. When you are taking a bath, then cover the piercing area. Also, avoid sports where the collision of piercing is possible.
7. Try not to touch or move the piercing jewelry during the healing time. If you want to change the piercing jewelry, at least wait for three months.

Can You Retire A Dermal Piercing?

Yes, a professional piercer can do the proper dermal piercing removal. The piercer will clean the area before removing it. Then he will remove the jewelry attached to the anchor. To remove the anchor with its base, the piercer has to make an incision. There are high chances that scar tissue has formed around the anchor base, then the piercer will remove it. Then he will gently remove the anchor and cover the area with a bandage.

Conclusion

Always choose the right piercer to get desired results and to avoid any complications. Taking proper care of dermal piercing is very important as the chances of risks are high.