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Looking to up your body jewelry game?
Dermal piercings are a popular option for areas traditionally too difficult to pierce.
Meet the Experts
With these types of piercings, the possibilities feel endless.
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So, we tapped Darling and a board-certified dermatologist to break down everything there is to know about them.
Read on for their insight to dermal piercings.
Pricing:Between $70 and $100, though jewelry is an additional charge.
Repeat for seven days.
The jewelry is then installed by being screwed into the top of the post.
Dermal Piercing vs.
Surface Piercing
While many people tend to interchange the two, dermal and surface piercings are very different.
“Dermal piercings feel like pressure,” notes Darling.
“Everyone is a little different, so pain levels may differ from others.
Most of my clients say it wasn’t as bad as they expected!”
Its fairly dependent on where you choose to place your dermal piercing as well.
We then use a taper tool that allows us to create room for the anchor base to fit snug.
You now have a dermal!"
The healing process can be hindered by elements you may not think of.
There are also costs associated with aftercare, like saline solution and bandages.
If you feel confident in this process, you could try it yourself.
see to it to wash your hands and piercing thoroughlywith antibacterial soap and saline solution, respectivelybefore drying it.
Unscrew the jewelry top counterclockwise, but never force it.
If theres any resistance, stop the process.
Twist your new jewelry on in a clockwise direction and clean the site again.
“Dermals can last as long as you properly care for them,” Darling says.
“I have clients who have had dermals for over eight years.
If you treat them well, they could last a very long time.
There are two processes for taking out a dermal piercing.
This process is generally reserved for newer piercings.
The first major part is the dermal anchor, which comes in flat-footed and rounded-base varieties.
What Jewelry Material Is Used for Dermal Piercings?
Niobium is less common, but is sometimes used for its lightweight and hypoallergenic properties.
If the dermal piercing is too deep in the skin or becomes infected, your body may reject it.
