Dermal Piercing - Care & Tips
Dermal Piercing, also known as microdermal piercing, is a kind of body piercing. It is a permanent method that
involves making a perforation in the sub-dermal skin layer of the
body. Such perforations can be made on almost all surfaces of the
skin and can be removed only with the aid of a medical professional.
This is why this is considered to be a permanent method.
Dermal Piercing Locations
The term Dermal comes from the Latin word ‘Dermis’ which refers to
the deep vascular inner layer of the skin. Dermis is the skin layer
located between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissues. It is
found in nearly all parts of the human body. Naturally, the location
of a Dermal Piercing can be almost anywhere.
Ears, nose, navel and hips are the common locations for Dermal
Piercing. Some people also perforate their genitals, nipples,
eyebrows, lips and tongue.
Dermal Piercing Lower Back
Dermal Perforation is generally carried out on the lower back a
little above the buttocks. If you are going for a piercing in this
area, make sure that you sleep on soft surfaces. Sleeping on hard
surfaces such as concrete floors, wooden boards or even tough
mattresses can put pressure on the just pierced area. It can result
in pain, inflammation and Dermal Piercing rejection. After Dermal
Piercing back should be properly looked after.
Dermal Piercing Neck
It is common to have Dermal Piercing on neck, especially on the nape
or back of the cervix. After a Dermal Piercing nape looks red in
appearance. There can also be minor swelling which is a natural
consequence of a skin trauma.
Some people also go for perforation between the collarbones.
Following a Dermal Piercing collarbone becomes red and somewhat
swollen. It is important to keep the pierced area protected while
wearing upper garments and performing sports.
Dermal Piercing Eye
Many people love to get a Dermal Piercing near eye. Dermal Piercing
under eye is also very popular. But the process can be quite
painful. Unless carried out by expert hands, Dermal Piercing by eye
can be quite discomforting. It can even give rise to infections.
Dermal Piercing Ear
Dermal Piercing behind the ear is also a common practice. Following
perforation, the pierced area has to be kept under extreme care for
1-2 months. Most people have problems while drying their head with
towel after coming out of shower.
Dermal Piercing Wrist
Dermal Piercing on wrist is highly popular among young boys and
girls, though not much advisable. This is because the wrist is
actively involved in performing various functions like eating,
writing and other important activities. After perforation, there is
soreness and swelling in the pierced region of wrist for 1-2 days.
Redness is also common.
Dermal Piercing Face
Dermal Piercing on face is usually done on lips, tongue, under the
eyes, eyebrows and ears. Unless done carefully, it can ruin the
facial appearance of a person.
Dermal Piercing Chest
Dermal Piercing on chest is easy though it requires some aftercare.
Many people injure the area while rubbing the chest dry with a towel
after perforation.
Dermal Piercing Finger
Some people also go for perforation in one or more fingers of the
hand.
Dermal Piercing Aftercare
After Dermal Piercing care is needed to protect the perforated
region. The area needs to be cleaned on a daily basis to prevent
infection and other health complications.
Add ½ tsp salt into a glass of water. Moisten a cotton ball with
this solution and use it to gently wash the pierced area. Throw the
cotton pad away and use a fresh one. Do this for 4-5 minutes and
allow it to air-dry. The cleaning should preferably be done twice
daily. Salt water cleans a just injured area and prevents any cases
of infection.
Make sure that you always wash your hands properly before touching
the region. Dirt and germ can cause irritation and give rise to
infection in the area.
It is also important to use a mild soap while bathing. A strong soap
can be irritating to the just injured skin region.
You should also follow a healthy diet to aid the healing process.
Make sure that all essential ingredients are supplied to your body.
This will boost your immune system and keep you away from health
complications.
Does Dermal Piercing Hurt?
Dermal Piercing can be painful as the process involves making a deep
hole onto the skin surface. Any kind of skin trauma without
anesthesia can result in pain. Dermal Piercing pain depends on your
threshold for pain. You should go for this body art only if you can
bear pain. Pain also persists for about 1-2 weeks after perforation.
Dermal Piercing Infection
Following a Dermal Piercing session a pierce may get an infection
due to various reasons. Touching the just perforated area with
unclean hands may pass on the germ to the region and result in a
bacterial infection. An unsterilized needle can also be a cause of
infection in the area.
In case of an infection, the pierced area gets inflamed. The
surrounding region may become very sensitive. A pus filled abscess
can arise in the area. The area can also become red. Infection is
one of the greatest Dermal Piercing risks.
Dermal Piercing Healing
After Dermal Piercing, the perforated area may heal in a few weeks.
In some people, it may take a longer period of recovery. In normal
cases not involving infection, tissue healing can occur within a
month or two.
Dermal Piercing Scars
Following a surgical removal of Dermal Piercing jewelry, there may
be scarring in the area. The wound however, heals properly. If you
are not content with your Dermal Piercing jewellery and want to
remove it after a time period, be prepared to carry a scar.
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