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• 1 Bill // Jun 16, 2008 at 11:20 am

  I have an interesting question for you. I heard about a girl that is suing an airport because they required her to remove her nipple ring. It had grown around it and bled when she forced it off.

  Any chance someone could be required to take one of these off? They are almost as big as a nipple ring. But you could not take it off, right? Something to think about.

• 2 Curt // Jun 17, 2008 at 5:24 pm

  Bill, once microdermals are inserted they must be surgically removed. I’m sure any pressure from an airport refusing to let someone on a plane would result in a similar lawsuit.

• 3 Samantha // Jul 24, 2008 at 3:26 am

  After reading this has really got me thinking because i’ve been seriously considering getting a corset piercing done and i know for it to be permanent most people opt for microdermal method. I didn’t really have any clue what that was, but i’m not sure if i’d want a corset to be permanent. Thanks a lot, this site has helped a lot!

  Samantha S.

• 4 Samantha // Jul 24, 2008 at 3:27 am

  Oh for clarification: when i said permanent the first time i meant for more than just play piercing reasons and when i said permanent the second time i meant when i got sagging and wrinkly

• 5 jeremy // Oct 13, 2008 at 10:46 pm

  microdermals do not need to be “surgically removed”. removing them can be done by any experienced piercer. it’s a simple reversal of the initial insertion..

• 6 SKITTLES // Nov 2, 2008 at 4:15 pm

  microdermals do need to be surgically removed after 8 months of insertion as skin has already bonded through holes…….. dixie@pings tattoo parlour

• 7 monica // Nov 11, 2008 at 12:06 pm

  I had two microdermals, both of which ended up coming out, on their own. One was on my finger, a placement which just wouldn’t hold up to all the abuse it received. Finally, one day, it ripped right out.

  I had a second one in the nape of my neck. It did beautifully for about two months, but then it began to reject. I wasn’t sure what was wrong with it until I popped it out of the hole (it had been leaning at a weird angle, already pushed partway by my body) and had a look at it. The post part of the jewellery looked as if I had never cleaned it. I was a little shocked because I had thought I was taking good care of it.

• 8 jay // Feb 3, 2009 at 3:14 pm

  umm no microdermals do not need to be surgically removed its just a less painfull method of removal i can say for i have been a body piercer for 5 years i have my
  body piercing lisence in the usa, uk, and the pacific islands and no thay do not need to be removed in such a way i have masterd both methods of microdermal implant placement, insertion and removal

• 9 kellie // Mar 10, 2009 at 5:02 pm

  what about catscans and MRIs would they have to be removed in order to have one or those done? ive been thinking about getting two on each side of my hips but like to do my research before making decisions.

• 10 Curt // Mar 13, 2009 at 3:56 pm

  kellie,

  yes, you would need to have them removed before getting a cat scan just like any other jewelry.

• 11 Anie // Mar 26, 2009 at 7:39 pm

  @ kellie and Curt,
  I have multiple piercings in my lip and had to have a CT Scan of my head a while ago. I couldn’t get one of them out and so they just did the scan with it in. They said it wasn’t a big deal, it was just down by my lip so no worries.
  I guess it depends on what kind of scan you’d end up needing. And all my body jewelry is surgical steel and those would be too so from what I’ve heard it shows up differently than other metals. I mean, some people have surgical steel plates in various parts of their bodies, head, arm, leg, etc.; and obviously they can’t take them out.

  I’m planning to get one on both sides of my chest by my collarbone. I’ve been doing research too kellie, so let me know if you find anything new. ;)

• 12 vick // Apr 8, 2009 at 6:46 am

  Knee and hip replacement operations use titanium parts, and you couldn’t remove those for a scan so i doubt it is essential. I had a brain scan and they told me it was because of the magnetic pull of the machinery used that I had to remove my jewellery. xxx

• 13 Curt // Apr 8, 2009 at 9:29 am

  vick,

  Yes, it’s the magnetic pull that creates the issue. Advancements in technology is making the problem less of an issue but it’s still a worthwhile concern.

  I’ve even heard of tattoos causing pain in various medical scan machines due to the metallic agents in some tattoo pigment.

• 14 Sarah // Jun 4, 2009 at 3:36 pm

  Kellie,
  I just had a microdermal put in near my eyebrow and i got one thats made of plastic, so you could always opt for that if you’re worried about MRIs, etc. my piercer told me the plastic one are better than the metal…but i don’t really know

• 15 Samantha // Jun 9, 2009 at 8:48 pm

  if i get a bunch of microdermals about 3 inches apart running down my spine will they be pushed out? or get infected?

• 16 Anie // Jun 11, 2009 at 11:03 am

  Samantha,

  I actually wouldn’t recommend doing that many in one go because you do run more risk of infection.
  The other problem is snagging. I have two on my chest and I’ve accidentally snagged them a few times and they’ve almost come out.
  I think you’d risk snagging them more especially on your back. And you can’t put pressure on them when they’re healing so unless you sleep on your stomach and don’t lean on stuff, that can be pretty bad. They’ll get really messed up otherwise.
  If you do want to have multiple ones on your back, start with one or two and see how that works out.
  Do you have any other piercings right now?

• 17 Nikki // Jun 16, 2009 at 12:42 am

  Regarding what Sarah said about plastic microdermals–I know a lot of places won’t let you get (or at least highly recommend that you not use) plastic retainers for fresh lip piercings, since plastic is far more porous than metal and will harbor bacteria more easily. Wouldn’t this be the case with a plastic anchor?

• 18 Curt // Jun 16, 2009 at 9:01 am

  Nikki and Sarah,

  It really depends on what type of plastic you are using. If you are using tygon jewelry you should have better results. Of course, other types of plastic will not fare as well.

  From Wikipedia….

  Medical

  Tygon Medical/Surgical Tubing S-50-HL – Characterized to the latest ISO 10993 standards and FDA guidelines for biocompatibility. This material is non-toxic, non-hemolytic, and non-pyrogenic. This formulation is used in minimally invasive devices, dialysis equipment, for bypass procedures, and chemotherapy drug delivery.

  Tygon Medical Tubing S-54-HL was introduced in 1964 for use in medical applications. This material can be used in catheters, for intravenous or intra-arterial infusion and other surgical uses. Tygon S-54-HL can also be fabricated into cannulae or protective sheath products using thermoforming and flaring techniques.

• 19 Randi // Jul 6, 2009 at 4:02 pm

  I was wondering if when using plastic for microdermals, you run a risk of the threads in the post stripping?

• 20 Curt // Jul 7, 2009 at 8:59 am

  Randi,

  The simple answer is yes. If you are constantly removing the ball and reapplying it, there is a chance to strip tygon threads. If the threads strip out you will have to remove the microdermal and insert a fresh piece of jewelry. I suggest using surgical steel for microdermal piercings.

• 21 Tori // Jul 10, 2009 at 5:56 am

  So I’ve had a total of 18 piercing and I used to have my hip four times and my Tragus pierced, and all have rejected, and I think it was due to the metal, because my nose is starting to too, so can a microdermal be plastic, or does it have to be metal, and if not, since it’s inside the skin will it truly have a less percent of rejection if my body’s been know to reject?

• 22 Anie // Jul 11, 2009 at 12:24 am

  Tori,
  Plastic dermals have a higher risk of getting infected than the metal ones do, so I highly advice against getting plastic ones.
  There are people out there that just can’t have piercings or tattoos because they’re bodies reject the metal and the ink.
  What kind of metal did they use for your piercings?

• 23 Jenna // Jul 20, 2009 at 1:12 am

  i just got a microdermal in the top of my wrist , it seemed like it was doing great in the past week . then yesterday it got really swollen and stuff came out of it . should i do hot packs on it or is it rejecting ?

• 24 Curt // Jul 20, 2009 at 2:40 am

  Jenna,

  Never put heat on swelling, it will just make the area swell more. Use cold to reduce swelling.

  You most likely just bumped it and it’s showing signs of irritation. Keep an eye out for red streaks or extreme redness around the piercing location. Infection will produce a smelly discharge.

  If anything like that happens then you’ll need to remove the piercing right away. It sounds like your piercing is pretty new and it’s probably too early to tell if it is rejecting.

• 25 Heather // Jul 20, 2009 at 11:27 am

  I am thinking about getting my middle finger pierced to look like a ring. But am unsure of how the healing process will work. I type all day long and am worried that due to the constant use of my fingers that it will either reject or never heal…anybody had or have any experience in this.

• 26 Anie // Jul 20, 2009 at 1:34 pm

  Heather,
  I definitely recommend not getting a piercing on your finger. If you’re talking about doing a dermal or something that’d heal better, but surface piercings like that rarely heal. Especially if you’re going to be in constant use of your finger.
  I’d say just go to your local piercing parlor and talk to them about it. Ask for their objective opinion about it. They’ll probably tell you to go with the implant instead of a piercing.

• 27 Jenna // Jul 20, 2009 at 4:45 pm

  heather ,
  i was going to do the same thing , i was going to get my finger pierced (microdermal)
  but my piercer told me that would be a bad idea , becasue it can easly be ripped out when your going in your pockets , purse , it can get caought on a lot of things . i don’t recommemend it. that is why i just got mine on my wrist instead .

• 28 Tori // Jul 24, 2009 at 1:35 pm

  I believe that they used stainless steel for my hip,
  but I also have my belly button and my nose pierced, and neither of those have rejected, I’ve had the belly button piercing for 3+ years, and the nose 2+ years.

• 29 melisa // Aug 6, 2009 at 7:24 pm

  just wondering how likely it is for a mircodermal to heal fully on the forearm, i spoke to someone in the piercing shop and she told me she had her arm pierced 6 times and they all rejected after a year of having it. so i was wondering how long they actually take to heal because i would have thought that by then they couldnt reject.i really want to get one but im kinda put off because of the rejection

• 30 Anie // Aug 8, 2009 at 3:15 pm

  Melisa,
  It really depends on the person to know about them rejecting or not.
  If you have other piercings that haven’t rejected, I’m guessing that a dermal probably wouldn’t.
  Everyone’s healing time is different too. Mine were pretty much healed within 3 or 4 months. One of them probably has to be taken out though because my piercer accidentally put it in at a kind of weird angle so she has to re-do it.
  I hope that answered your question! =)

• 31 Jools // Aug 9, 2009 at 4:07 pm

  How hard will it be to have these in the back of your neck. Would you recommend this?

• 32 Anie // Aug 10, 2009 at 1:13 pm

  Jools,
  It pretty much depends on how well you’d take care of them, that’s the hard part. Unless you have someone that could possibly clean them for you for the first couple weeks-ish?
  I know a lot of people that have them on the back of their necks and most of them are still doing fine and only a few have rejected. That’s only because the ones that rejected were on the kind of people that just reject piercings of any kind, which does happen.
  So to answer your question (I hope, haha), it all depends on your commitment to keeping them clean and well managed during the healing process.
  Don’t be discouraged if they do reject after a few months because that can happen.
  I hope that helps!

• 33 aneT // Aug 10, 2009 at 1:36 pm

  how long have dermals been around for ?

• 34 sara, // Aug 11, 2009 at 2:08 pm

  i usto have my dimples pierced but my body rejected them i had them for three months and they wouldnt seem to heal there was a few times where i thought they were healed but they werent so is it possible to get a microdermal on my dimple becase the scar of the piercing is like a bit dented and my dimples are deeper if i did consider getting this if later on in the future i decide to take it off does it leave a bad scar ?or does it eventually fade away,?

• 35 Jools // Aug 11, 2009 at 5:45 pm

  Anie,
  Thanks for the advice, the possibility rate of me having them is getting higher

• 36 Anie // Aug 12, 2009 at 7:20 pm

  You’re welcome Jools! If you do decide to get them, let me know how they turn out. =)

• 37 Jools // Aug 14, 2009 at 12:37 pm

  Well Anie, I was going up tomoro to speak to the piercer about them. but today i have ripped out an existing piercing in my cronch and im thinking “is this a sign” lol. will let u know how i get on

• 38 angelic pain ta2 // Aug 17, 2009 at 3:04 am

  i have been doing tattoos and piercings for about 8 years now…anchors, micros and other sorts too and i have honestly seen too many neck anchors get pulled out while sleeping or stretching…so i NEVER do those

• 39 Kristy // Aug 23, 2009 at 3:48 pm

  I have my nape done and i can feel the scar tissue around the holes is it rejecting? i was debating taking it out and putting dermal anchors in later.

• 40 Andrea // Aug 24, 2009 at 1:10 pm

  im thinking about getting micro dermals on my collar bones. ive had all kinds of piercings from surface to conch to nipples, but i want to know how bad it hurts in comparison to regular piercings i have a pretty high pain tolerance but ive never known anyone who had these kinds of piercings and can speak from experiance

• 41 Curt // Aug 24, 2009 at 4:29 pm

  Kristy,

  Without picture I can’t tell you one way or another. I would visit your local piercer and see what they say.

• 42 Anie // Aug 24, 2009 at 8:03 pm

  Jools,
  That sucks! Ouchies! =S
  Don’t let it deter you though. I’ve had issues with other piercings, but it didn’t stop me from getting them. haha

• 43 Ashley-Anne // Sep 8, 2009 at 12:30 pm

  I am getting one done this afternoon …well two! Just above my buttocks in those little dimples and Im not too sure about the whole airport situation…Is that a problem because I defo do not want to be all excited about a vacation and then getting to the airport and them telling me NO WAY! Go back home…(NOT COOL) lol

  I have my nipples done and that has never been an issue with the metal detector and they are bigger so Im wondering if that is a myth or not!?! x

• 44 Emily // Sep 9, 2009 at 12:40 am

  I had two dermals placed in a week ago, one has been knocked and the skin surrounding one of the piercngs has swolen so much that the jewelery is hardly visible, I am cleaning with salt water, taken ibuproferin to reduce inflamation and am putting ice on it to hopefully reduce the swelling also. I am worried as i can no longer see the jewelery and I’m scared that my skin may heal over it completely…..help!!! What else can I do?

• 45 Anie // Sep 9, 2009 at 8:18 pm

  Ashley-Anne:
  I wish you luck with those because I’m not sure how long you’ll be able to keep them. That’s a really awkward place for them because of sitting and pants and everything. You’re going to have to work really hard to not bump and snag them on things. Ouch.

  Emily:
  Have you gone back to your piercer? See what they can maybe do for you. When I got mine done, the right one actually sunk in too far and she had to dig it back out. That was weird. haha
  If anything, they might just take it out and redo it at a later time.
  You’re doing everything you should be with the Ibprofen, ice, and washing it. Make sure to not use too much salt though. That can make the swelling worse.
  Oh, and where are your’s? Mine are right under my collarbone.
  ~~~~~
  I had to get my right one removed because it was infected and giving me issues.
  I never knew how they took them out until I got it done. She put on a glove, got a grip on it and YANK. >_<
  It hurt, but the worst part was the sound it made. *shudders*
  She did add insult to injury though because when it started bleeding and oozing she was like, "Oh here" and sprayed a paper towel and gave it to me. I thought it was water. It was alcohol. Can we say sting much? ~_~

• 46 Anie // Sep 9, 2009 at 8:20 pm

  Oh one more thing Ashley-Anne, the airport thing is a total myth.
  Your dermals are made from the same metal as your piercings probably and it won’t make a difference. You might get weird looks if you’re asked to show them, but no detector problems.

• 47 Nicola // Sep 14, 2009 at 10:40 am

  Very close to getting two microdermal hip piercings (just waiting for the money!) But im a bit worried about the whole ‘removing them’ process and Annies comment didnt help lol. I will probs keep them in for a good 5-10 years if they don’t reject but does getting them removed really hurt cos of the skin growning through the holes!? Also where is everyone from as i was wondering what the average price was to have them done?

• 48 Lisa // Sep 14, 2009 at 1:56 pm

  I have been thinking about getting two microdermal anchors on the inside of my wrist. Is this a good location? and how much money would this most likely cost me?

• 49 Princess // Sep 14, 2009 at 3:14 pm

  I Have 5 down my spine…i had three done 13 months ago then the other two 4 months ago and (fingers crossed) they seem to be doing well…however my brother had three round his inner forearm near his elbow and one has rejected. I didnt really clean mine, just avoided baths for the first couple of weeks and showered regularly to keep them clean. I’m always asked how long i couldnt sleep on my back for and the answer is….I slept on it from the second day! i love my microdermals and am looking for the next place to have some more! (maybe going down the back of my legs…….?

• 50 Jools // Sep 16, 2009 at 11:25 am

  Anie,
  Hi, just an update on my piercings, going for skin divers now as will be able to place them nearer together for the pattern I want. Having my first few done in a couple of weeks, shall let you know the outcome.

• 51 Anie // Sep 16, 2009 at 12:44 pm

  Nicola,
  Sorry that my comment scared you! lol
  Mine are like 7-8 months old and the one was really infected, hence her being able to pull it out that way. If you have them in for over a year, the process of getting them removed is different. So don’t worry about it. ;)

  Lisa,
  I would actually advise against getting them there. Mainly because that skin is pretty thin and that’s such a delicate area. You’d also be at a much much higher risk of them snagging on things, like when you put your hand in your pocket and such. They’re more likely to potentially rip out too, which would suck. So I’d just say to think about getting them in a different spot if you do want them.

• 52 Anie // Sep 16, 2009 at 12:48 pm

  Oh, Nicola, the price totally depends on where you go.

  But definitely really research piercers in your area because there are piercers that haven’t done many or don’t even know how.

  My piercer did mine for $25 each even though her regular price is $35 per. (She loves me. lol)

  I’ve heard of people paying upwards of $40 per. Yeesh. haha

• 53 michelle // Sep 17, 2009 at 10:08 am

  This site has really helped me a lot! I’ve been doing my research but I have a few more questions tho- I heard advice on what places u shouldn’t get it because they get snagged and such. I’m wanting to get 2 below my collarbone next weekend do u think that will be ok and they will be fine there and its a good spot? Also-say one day u didn’t want to wear them to show anything like no jewelry on the anchors…could the anchor sink into your skin? Or do u have the screw part sticking out? I guess u could prolly find a clear piece of jewelry to put on it to eliviate that problem lol also what kind of questions could I ask the piercer to make sure he truely is educated and knows what he’s doing rather than feeding me bs like he does no matter what? Also I have tattoos… And my belly button pierced that wasn’t bad at all but then again it was one needle and real quick- is the pain standable or is it pretty intense because to me it looks and sounds pretty intense haha. And last but not least..my nose I’ve had for about 4-5 months and its still sore like to change it and if it gets snagged, my belly button I can change play with snag it whatever and it doesn’t feel a thing- how would an anchor compare to this? How long until its like just a part of ur body and stops being sore…or does it never stop like my dang nose. Haha Any other info anyone could give me would be great. Thanks again! :-)

• 54 Anie // Sep 17, 2009 at 11:45 pm

  Hi Michelle! Wow, lots of questions!
  OK, positions. I have mine right under my collarbone and they’re actually a pretty safe place to have them. You just need to be careful of knitted tops and various kinds of straps. For the first week or two, I’d recommend wearing shirts that don’t rub on them. I wore jumpers so they wouldn’t get irritated by my clothes the first couple weeks.
  Now, to the second part. You cannot remove the jewelry at all for at least a year. It’s a microdermal implant for a reason. If you twist it at ALL, you risk it coming out. So when it comes to covering them up, just put loose bandaids over them. Nothing right against it so it’s pressing, just a little something to cover it.
  So again, when you get them, do NOT attempt to remove the ends. You’ll rip them out. That would suck. A lot. When it does get around time that you can change the ends, always have a piercer do that. What I’d recommend too is getting really basic ones. I just have simple silver metal ends which are really nice because they go with anything, fashion wise. ;)
  Anything with gems seems strange to get for dermals, but that’s just me.
  Now, for the pain part. It depends on what your piercer uses. There is the dermal punch, which is a tub looking thing that makes a hole for them. Then there is the “old fashioned” way, I like to call it, when they will just take a needle, make a hole, and place the implant that way. That’s the way I had mine done. It does feel kind of a like a tattoo almost, which may sound strange, but it did. I don’t know how it’ll feel for you, I guess it depends on your pain tolerance too.
  When it comes to what to ask your piercer, ask how many dermals they’ve done, what process they use to do them (the punch or the needle method), and what’s the success rate of them. Like on average, how many are still good and how many rejected. Also, ask if you can see some pictures of any dermals they’ve done. That’ll be a big helper.
  Oh, about your nose. What kind of metal is the jewelry? And did you have it professionally done or did you or a friend do it? That can answer some questions easier.

  I hope that that helped!

  Let me know if you need anything else. =)

• 55 albert // Sep 18, 2009 at 1:27 pm

  I have to get a mri done once a year, and i was the microdermals done. what kind of problems is this gonna cause me ?
  are the made out of serical steel and will i have to get them removed everytime

  p.s im getting them on my hips

• 56 Nicola // Sep 19, 2009 at 4:09 pm

  Wow Anie that’s well cheap! I live in England (London) and the place where i got my tragus done, in Camden, told me it would be about 80/100 quid for two! Think im gonna get ‘em though.. in November when i haven’t got tickets for any gigs (incase i get punched in the stomach in a mosh pit ha!)

• 57 Anie // Sep 19, 2009 at 7:59 pm

  Albert,
  In all honesty, I would talk to your piercer and talk to your doctor.

  They can be really hazardous when it comes to MRIs. It would just be a pain to have to remove them and replace them every time you had to go.

  I’d, in all honesty, almost recommend against getting them if you have to get annual MRIs. The risk being that you could be in the machine and they’d be sucked out by the magnetics.

  They are done with surgical steel, but I’d still talk to both your doctor and piercer. If they advise against it, I’d just not do it.

  It might depend on what you have to get MRIed? If you don’t mind me asking.

• 58 Stephanie // Sep 19, 2009 at 8:34 pm

  I just got a demal anchor in my wrist today. She did the piercing and then pulled out the anchor and put a shorter one in. But I still feel like it sit too high above my skin. I called and they said to wear a band-aid for a couple days. Will this make it sit lower or do I have to have them redo it lower?????

• 59 Anie // Sep 22, 2009 at 2:59 am

  Nicola,
  I know what you mean! I got mine done like a week and a half before a concert and I was so nervous about getting hit so I stood not on the main floor. It was still an awesome show and I still met the lead singer of one of my favorite bands and avoided getting my dermals ripped out. lolz

  Stephanie,
  I would almost have to say probably. I guess I’d let them heal a little bit more because it could just be that they feel high because you’ve never had them before. I’d say give it another week and see what you think then.
  And don’t put a bandaid tightly over it. That’ll just irritate it and make it heal weird. Just put it loosely over it to keep it from snagging too much.

• 60 Chasityy. // Sep 27, 2009 at 1:47 am

  Okay.
  Im trying to debate on whether or not, i want to get this on my hips or in the dimples on my back..which on would be worse…?

  Also is there a age limit you have to be before you can get any of these done..?

  I think getting one of these would be cool, because i know alot of people, and none of them have any of these :)

• 61 michelle // Sep 28, 2009 at 5:29 pm

  I just got 2 below my collarbone…I’ve kept a plastic bandage over it for a few days its only been 2 and a half and its just now getting pretty sore. I can sleep on it and everything but since its healing I have to be very careful not to snag it…as far as the two places ur wanting it-its goinf to be very hard and very uncomfortable couple months for that to heal and not snag- that would mean ud have to wear pants that won’t snag (which I don’t know of any) or on ur hips-if u get them high enough they won’t snag- but also consider the sitting and the stretching of skin around it. U have to give it time to implant. I’m not even wearing a bra these few days because of the stretching…just things to keep in mind :-)

• 62 michelle // Sep 28, 2009 at 6:28 pm

  Ok as far as the MRI comment- like I said I just got 2 and they r done with un magnatized metal- it won’t effect the mri whatsoever. U just have to talk to your piercer… If he knows what he’s talking about and is experienceds in micros hell know what to use for ur personal needs.

• 63 kristy // Oct 1, 2009 at 3:30 pm

  Hey everyone. I used to have my nape pierced with a surface bar but I had to take it out :( now I’m thinking of getting 2 dermal anchors in its place. But I’m afraid when I sleep the 1st night I get them that they will heal on a weird angle or even come out. I really want to get them because of their low rejection rate. Maybe I’m just over paranoid but I don’t want to spend 80 dollars and be disappointed. Is there anything I can do to avoid this happening?

• 64 Curt // Oct 1, 2009 at 3:55 pm

  michelle,

  very interesting. I have never heard of no magnetized jewelry. I will have to do some research on the subject. Thanks for the comment!

  kristy,

  sadly there is no way to tell if your body can handle a surface piercing of any style. The biggest concern on your part, should you get said piercing… is to remove it if things start going south so you do not develop unrecoverable scar tissue.

• 65 Laura // Oct 5, 2009 at 3:28 pm

  so from reading all the posts, it’s true that you cannot remove them and replace them on your own? it has to be removed by a professional? and will the holes close up if i get them removed? i am highly considering getting 2 on each side of my collar bones (4 total) but i’m worried that i wont be able to take them out in the future if i need to

• 66 Tanya // Oct 5, 2009 at 10:02 pm

  I have had my dermal for almost 2 years. I almost fell off my chair when I saw that some only paid $25.00 for theirs, I paid $106.00, I also wanted to comment about the MRI and CT scan issues. The anchor on mine is made of Titanium, which isn’t a problem for those tests. I did however have to provide documentation proving what it was made of in order for them to do the MRI, and also had to take the gem part off. OK, now here is my problem. Like I said I have had it for almost 2 years, and it is now starting to give me problems. It has a hard ball above it, and is now draining (pus and blood) out of it. I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to go get it removed, but was hoping to see if anyone had any miracle remedies. Thanks

• 67 Jools // Oct 7, 2009 at 7:39 am

  Anie,
  I had four peircings done on saturday, they are in the back of my neck. I went for skin divers instead of the micro dermals, they were painful but ok now, and so far i have not catched them on anything. going to go back for a few more to complete the pattern.

• 68 Matty // Oct 9, 2009 at 3:51 am

  I recently (just over a week) had two microdermals on either side of my claivicale. One is healing great, the other is swelling quite a bit under the surface of the skin. Alone with the swelling is a sensation difficult to describe, not quite itchy not quite pain. There’s very little, if any discharge. I’ve bee SSS quite frequently. The tip of the piercing is pulling just below the surface of the skin. I’m curiouse to know if this is normal?

• 69 michelle // Oct 15, 2009 at 10:41 pm

  Matty- as far as the swelling just make sure ur cleaning it properly (I used 4 tsp of sea salt to 1 gallon of distilled water) I used 2 shotglasses and soaked both piercings…as far as the sensation…I’ve had it …kinda itchy weird feeling…so as far as I know its normal…and when u mean pulling under the skin is it the swollen one? That could be why…another thing if its still pussing try after u clean it to put a piece of tegaderm (ask ur pharmasist) over it. Make sure ur bed sheets stay clean, and that absolutely NO pet hair will be exposed to them. Also refrain from touching them (a lot of ppl will be like “are those real piercings??” And go and touch all over them) that’s when u stop em. Avoid snagging and getting dressed-also with loufas in the shower… If u have questions go back to ur piercer and ask questions… Hope this helps

• 70 michelle // Oct 15, 2009 at 10:50 pm

  Another question…what’s the difference between a micro and a skin diver

• 71 Sean // Oct 18, 2009 at 9:18 pm

  OK, so i just got mine down on my wrist about 3 weeks ago. i kept hitting them against things forgetting they were there, so i decided to remove the head of the microdermal.

  my question is, now it looks like the skin is growing over the anchor, the two holes are still there and there is some swelling, what should i do? should i just completely remove them?

  i was just going to wait until they heal without the head on and then try to find really small heads from a shop. help?

• 72 Jools // Oct 19, 2009 at 3:14 am

  Michelle,
  I currently have 3 skin divers in my neck, i did have 4 but one came out last week.
  They are peirced exactly the same way as a micro dermal, just the jellewery doesnt have the little anchor bit on it. And from what my peircer said it was so much easier to place the diver in than a anchor. Also as there is no anchor you can place them closer together.
  I will say the only down side is that the possibility of them coming out, as a week ago they were all fine and healing and set in to my skin then i managed to get hair wrapped round one of them causing it to come loose and fall out. Positive side tho after it was done i have had no pain or discomfort even tho they look sore. All four of them together took 10 minutes so its seems a lot quicker than a micro dermal
  Over all I will be having 17 in the shape of a constellation, roll on the others. hope that helps

• 73 michelle // Oct 24, 2009 at 10:46 pm

  recently i got two microdermals at my lower back, my piercer didnt give too much info on how i should care for them and what will speed up the healing process. could anyone give some advice on what i could do?

• 74 Liz // Nov 9, 2009 at 7:56 pm

  Hi everyone,

  I’m thinking about getting two (or three) microdermal piercings on the nape of my neck. How likely is it that they will form a keloid? I ask because I got my cartilage pierced a few months ago, and I have a small (maybe 2 mm) keloid from that, and it’s taking forever to heal. Does that have any bearing on how another, different piercing may react?

  Thanks

• 75 BECKY // Nov 10, 2009 at 2:07 pm

  i got a mirco at the back of my neck just under two weeks ago, when the woman did it she put in like a straight bar that comes out about 4mm, she said it was to allow for swelling is this normal?

  its alrady starter to reject and i think the bar bit is to blame if it was a round disk it wouldnt have got rubbed and knocked (not alot only a tiny bit its hard when youve got this sticking out!)

  i cant tell which way the longer foot bit goes, but yesterday it started going wonky the bar went at like a angle, at first it was like 90degrees but the it was sloped.
  and today i can see the metal coming through on the left side, it hurts and it obs rejecting, which im really annoyed about seeing as ive looked after it the best i could.

  do you think if i go back to the shop theyll fix it for me (mayb put in a new one?) cos it cost like £42 and i cant afford to get it redone dont mind paying a little bit, ive had my nape pirced with a bar and it was completely fine for a year so i can look after them. i just think its cos they put that stupid bar in

  any advice??

  thank you so much

  or is

• 76 julie // Nov 10, 2009 at 11:50 pm

  How long should I wait to change the jewelry head on my micodermals?

• 77 Amanda // Nov 17, 2009 at 12:55 am

  Heya, Ive had a microdermal in my cleav fo about 4 or 5 months now… my roommate got one at the same time on her wrist… hers is completely healed with no redness or swelling… mine however looks like its growing out… the area around it is really red and swollen from the scar tissue im guessing? is there anyway to stop this? ive got lots of piercings… nose, lip, dimples, nipples, tongue etc… so im not sure really y id be rejecting this one? should i have it removed or let nature run its course? im going to miss it if it comes out… is there anyway i can try to save it? or anyone know what may have went wrong?

• 78 Noel // Nov 17, 2009 at 8:10 pm

  Hi! I’m really getting great information so thanks everyone! I really want to hear from someone who has microdermals on their HIPS. I don’t mean to be blunt but if I get them and they haven’t rejected and heal will it be a problem when I “get it on” so to speak lol…I’m pretty skinny so I feel like my hip bones stick out more than where the piercing would be but I do want opinions thanks a lot guys!

• 79 Rockie // Nov 20, 2009 at 9:16 pm

  Hi.
  Come tax time, my mom was considering paying for me to get 16 arm piercings (8 per arm).
  I’m not concerned about the rejection, I got my neck pierced, it rejected but I left it in and took some fish antibiotics (from the pet store, same stuff as prescription) and it healed pretty well.
  That’s really the only one I’ve had trouble with, I have 11 others and they all healed in half the time that my piercer told me.
  So I was just wondering, since I’d most likely get hoops, is the snag rate high and how likely it is for them come out?
  They’d be on the outside by the way.
  I’m not allowed to get subdermals (er, microdermals? I’ve never heard them called that before) because mom doesn’t like them and I’m only 16 so what mom says goes for now.
  Thanks.

• 80 kayla // Nov 23, 2009 at 3:26 am

  I have a dermal in my ring finger, now problems. Im jsut conscious about how i do things with my right hand, i chose my right hand because im left handed so i picked the hand the did less active things. it looks beautiful and didnt bleed that much. and to prevent myself from hitting it againt anything at night i put a little circle breathable bandaid on it. it works great.

• 81 Ailish Denise // Nov 24, 2009 at 6:17 am

  Hey. So I have my lip pierced twice on the same side, my septum, both nostrels, ears 10 times, 2 10mm tunnels and tragus AND 4 HIP MICRO DERMAL ANCHORS. which i had done about a month/2 months ago.

  They have been migrating and taking their time to heal. Now they are better (can take up to 2 months to heal) I may need an MRI scan as I have trouble with eyes, Possible Adies Pupil? and they may need to check brain and Nerves… Would this be a smaller scan? full body? will I need them removed? any ideas?

  Many thanks

• 82 Amanda // Nov 26, 2009 at 3:31 am

  They didnt offer you anchors that can stay in through MRI’s (u do need to have the ball taken off tho)? u should talk to ur piercer and find out what ur anchors r made of? if theyre made of any kind of metal… ull need to have them removed before any scans…

• 83 Nikira // Nov 27, 2009 at 5:15 pm

  I’m doing research I’m considering getting two dermal piercings on my lower back are these a good place to get them, are there any problems with healing? The piercer here said that they use surgical steel anchors are these any good? Also does removal leave bad scarring?

• 84 Zoe // Nov 29, 2009 at 4:15 pm

  well i got 2 dermals on the nape of my neck about a yr ago now and about a month ago one of them began to get red and infected. I woke up today to find that it had completley come out and my body rejected it. When i got them i have to admit, i thought they hurt heaps and cause there was noone tht done them down my way they cost me $250 aus each. I have heaps of other piercing and im not trying to put anyone off but u should have a serious think before getting them and a serious think about your body rejecting them or having to get them removed one day.

• 85 melisa // Nov 30, 2009 at 6:19 pm

  what is the difference between a micro -dermal and just a dermal.. i really want 2 get one in my arm but im scared incase it rips out.. i spoke 2 someone who had theirs 4 over 2 years in their arm and the ripped out. do you think this is likely to happen?..

• 86 Jaime // Dec 1, 2009 at 12:10 am

  What is the most painful place to get a dermal piercing? I want to get two on my lower back. Is this very painful? Would I have to sleep on my stomach for a few weeks?

• 87 Ailish Denise // Dec 1, 2009 at 3:18 am

  Hi Nikira, mine are on my hips. this is a nightmare place to heal – due to clothing irritation from wearing trousers to work. I found they healed best whilst wearing next to nothing on holiday. which is unfortunate – as healing can take up to 4 months. Lower back maybe okay just cleaning will be hard. May need someone to do the SSS (sea salt soaks) for you as may get infected from soaps and not being kept clean. Other than that if clothes dont irritate that area should be fine. Micro Dermal anchors are designed and more common as surface piercings never fully heal , they normally grow out leaving a huge scar – hip piercings and navel included. Anchors are inserted into the skin bed – where the skin is cut and heals back. removal is a standard procedure where by the piercer does a simple reversal – scaring will occur but is usually pretty minimal – depending on how yours was cared for and condition of the scar tissue around the ball/disk.

  Id probably recomment disks – these are less likely to catch on anything. I have balls on mine but these have been known to get caught.

  Care – usually best to use sea salt soaks. boiling water and sea salt (normally best without anti caking agent) let this cool slightly and compress on to dermal – bath soaks are good. try not to get cotton wool ect caught or in the wound. normally best to leave for 5 minutes – this should remove any liquids or ‘crusties’ this is not usually puss – dont panic not infected – this is normal. will occur until fully healed.

  I have also used ‘ear solution’ by CALFON when out and about – much easier, savlon for the surrounding area and tea tree oil – can get from piercers – like Blue banana UK. or online – this is more commonly used for lip piercings.

  Hope this helps.

• 88 Tasha // Dec 1, 2009 at 3:44 am

  I got my first microdermal piercing between my collerbone. It scabbed over and it was fine now. I dont see and jewlery now. its just a lump and i always cleaned it and it never got red, and no liquids came out. i dont understand why it happened. is there anything that i can do?

• 89 Ailish Denise // Dec 2, 2009 at 12:30 pm

  does it appear that the jewellary is under the skin? – may need to re visit your piercer

• 90 Randi // Dec 2, 2009 at 2:26 pm

  I was thinking about doing a microdermal on my cheek but would it reject it in such a ‘high movement’ area? And if I someday decide to take off the ball, would skin grow over the piercing and look normal? Because I know it wouln’t look good to have it removed…

• 91 Nat // Dec 3, 2009 at 1:02 am

  Hi!

  I really want to get one microdermal gem on the back of my neck but I am TERRIFIED that it will do some sort of nerve damage, as it would be along the line of my spine. Any chance that this will happen? Also, I dance professionally and am nervous that with all head turning and whatnot all day it will stretch its way out, or rip out when I sleep. I am a very cautious person, hence snagging is a huge fear.

  Also, I just turned 17 and have been off accutane for 4.5 months (no worries, I’ll wait the full 6 before getting this done) but nonetheless, I am worried that this will play a factor in my skin rejecting the piercing. How long do you think it would take to heal? I heal VERY slowly- at least a week for a paper cute to heal, 4 months before the cut fades. And if need be, how bad would you say the scar is if it must be removed? With my hair in a bun half my life I huge red mark on the back of my neck may really cost me in the long run. Thanks so much!

• 92 eddie // Dec 4, 2009 at 11:24 pm

  hey just wondering but my microdermal is about a couple of weeks old and its pretty swollen but not hot to touch or any discharge just is like a small lump with the disk on top flat was just wondering if that is normal or its rejecting or something..i have 4 other piercing and theyve been fine its on my wrist please reply it would set me more at ease thanks

• 93 Yelena // Dec 6, 2009 at 5:26 am

  Hey,
  I was reading all the comments and found there were way too many so if this has been asked already sorry!
  On my back I had 5 surface piercings that made a star, before they were fully healed I had to get a chest xray and was made to take them out: when the nurse put them back in they just didn’t settle back down (I should’ve got them put back in professionally I know!).. Sadly I had to take it out: Would it be possible to get them redone in the scaring with anchors? And when anchors are taken out what is the scarring like? You can hardly see my old on my back! Unless you are looking for it, it healed up really well.
  Thank you!

• 94 Rachel // Dec 6, 2009 at 10:26 am

  I have had micro dermal anchors in my cheeks for about a month now and i was not told how to change the top? Does it hurt? I am suppose to have MRI’s every 6 months but i dont want to take them out. What should i do..?

• 95 sarah // Dec 8, 2009 at 1:51 am

  I was wondering if a microdermal surface anchor it better then a skin diver or not?
  im looking up research cause i would like to get my collarbones.
  I have a son so im concerned about it getting ripped out even more so.
  also i was wondering how many people have theres for years +, because most the things i read just talk about them having them for 2 years max.

  thank you!

• 96 Brittany // Dec 10, 2009 at 5:18 am

  I just had a dermal done 4 months ago. I have to get and MRI done soon. The bottom part of my dermal is titanium. Can I just take the top off. & Does Titanium effect an MRI?

• 97 Annette // Dec 17, 2009 at 12:07 am

  Hi everyone!
  Ok! Now i have been wanting to get 2 dermal anchors done on the back of my neck and not sure if it is a great place or not! I have noticed that some do well with them and some do not! I have had other piercing (non dermal) that have not rejected! None of them gave me any trouble! I really really would love to get them done but do not know if i would be great for the project! In another words i would hate to pay for something that could easly be rejected or yanked out! :/ Just thought i would see how others thought about there own dermal anchors on the neck and the down falls from them!

• 98 Kay // Dec 17, 2009 at 12:13 pm

  Im planning on having breast implants but recently got a microdermal near my eye, will this have to be removed, i had no idea jewellery isnt supposed to be worn in an op…

• 99 maya // Dec 21, 2009 at 2:27 pm

  Hi, I just got a microdermal on my ring finger 2 days ago and I’ve been babying it like my piercer told me to do, but the joint on my finger is turning bluish…is this normal bruising, or did he hit a nerve or something?

• 100 Jenna // Dec 23, 2009 at 7:53 pm

  I just recently got my hips pierced, just one on each side and it seems as though my right one is kinda placed funny. Part of the foot, the longer end on the microdermal, is angled funny. They are only a few days old and my piercer told me he has popped a few microdermals out and repositioned them. Should I have him do that for me?

• 101 lindsey // Dec 24, 2009 at 12:49 pm

  I got two dermals on my right hip about a month ago and now the bottom is sensitive and has a red circle around it. About a week ago it had a clear/whitish substance coming out of it when i moved the crystal. however yesterday a little bit of blood came out of it while i was cleaning. Is it just irritated because of my pants hitting it or am i rejecting?

• 102 John // Dec 29, 2009 at 1:28 am

  hi everyone, i am a body piercer and i have 6 microdermals with spiked ends on the back of my neck. i will say that even when i had just the flat disks on the end of them they still snagged and got hit alot so be careful and take your daily activities into consideration before you get one done. also i recomend only getting 1 or 2 done at a time, this allows for faster healing and more of a chance for the piercing to get proper cleaning and care

• 103 John // Dec 29, 2009 at 1:33 am

  to Kay, ur breasts will be fine for the op. no need to get the dermal removed

  And Maya, that bruising is normal (sumtimes even up to 2 weeks) after that if it is still swollen see a doctor then throw a bitchfit on the piercer if anything is wrong with it

• 104 Kenzie // Dec 29, 2009 at 2:55 am

  Hey, I was just wondering if any of you knew what the age limit on getting microdermals was.

  Thanks!

• 105 Ailish Denise // Jan 4, 2010 at 8:22 am

  Hi Kenzie – Age limit in UK is 18 for microdermals. this is the only piercing that has an age limit as i discussed this with my tattooist who did my dermal anchors.

  Hope this helps

• 106 Ailish Denise // Jan 4, 2010 at 8:50 am

  Hi John – just wanted your knowledge on my microdermal anchors. I had these done september/october. i have them in place of where hip surface piercings go, they are still healing – I know they normally take 4months to heal. I had all 4 done at once so i realise this may prolong it. I have done SSS (sea salt soaks) steep them in hot water. I find they get red and bleed now and again. they seem to sit too far into the skin where the ball seems emerged or too far out where ive had one fall out.

  Anything I can do to help this heal faster.

  Many thanks

• 107 Ailish Denise // Jan 4, 2010 at 8:51 am

  Also wanted to know – I have to have an MRI/Brain Scan or CT scan. will these have to be removed?

  As i am fond of them regardless of the hassel they cause me.

  many thanks

• 108 natalie // Jan 5, 2010 at 6:56 pm

  I have had two microdermals on my chest both rejected, one rejected twice, there simply isnt enough skin! I have my neck done and its been fine. My cheek was done a year ago but the last few days its swollen around the dermal, the dermal isnt coming out but the skin where the metal is underneath has gone bruised and it looks like i have a spot under the skin. Not sure if this is rejection or whether its just irritated or whether I actually have a spot. Any advice on what to do? thanx

• 109 Madison Read // Jan 10, 2010 at 2:09 am

  hi

  im thinking of getting 4 micro-dermal piercings on my lower back for my tattoo. a few questions i have are.
  – Is it as painful as a lower back tattoo?
  – when sleeping will i have to sleep on my stomach?
  – will clothes become a problem?
  – will playing sport (basketball) be a problem for the healing process?
  – can i stretch my back or have to be careful how much i stretch?

  anyone who has micro dermal piercings on their lower back, i would like to know about ur experiences of these piercings.

  thanks

• 110 krystal // Jan 11, 2010 at 1:13 am

  hi, i have three micros at the nape of my neck, in september 2009. a lot of times, when i place my finger above the first two, i feel like im feeling the metal under my skin leaning forward a bit. like its hanging. other than that, they are healing well. any advice? thanks =]

• 111 Jaie // Jan 13, 2010 at 2:07 pm

  im only 15, and for my 16th i wanted to have 4 microdermals, 2 on each hip.
  i wondered about like if i grow anymore, which tbh i dont think i will, will that affect it in anyway? and im going on holiday about 2 months after, will sea water or chlorine affect it? thanks x

• 112 Tatum :) // Jan 14, 2010 at 5:05 pm

  help I just had two miceodermals done on my lower back.. the one is fine but the other one is sore n the skin around it is red and imflammed.. I can feel a lump underthere too.. rejecting already?? :/

• 113 michelle // Jan 19, 2010 at 2:14 am

  Im wondering if it is possible to get dermal anchor on the back of the thigh?

• 114 Joanne // Jan 19, 2010 at 10:39 am

  Hi i was thinking about getting a microdermal on my middle finger, I’ve had a few piercing before and non of them have rejected and i’ve never had any problems withthem either. I was just wondering how much they hurt to have done and will i always have to be really carful with my hand or after time will it become less sensitive? And what are the chances of snagging it out after it has fully healed?
  Thanks

• 115 Chanelle // Jan 20, 2010 at 12:35 am

  I’m thinking of getting 2 pierced on each hip… But these comments are freaking me out. I read that they have a 2% rejection rate but most of you are having problems. I will get them high enough so they don’t snag on clothes but I’m very skinny, so I’m worried about rejection because there isn’t enough skin. I also had my belly button pierced and it rejected after a year, but can anyone reading this who has had success with their dermals tell me?

• 116 OVee // Jan 20, 2010 at 11:40 pm

  i am really thinking about getting two of these on the back of my neck since i read that insted of getting a bar i would do better getting two of these for th same look..but i have a problem with keloiding and i want to know do these keloid???

• 117 Ailish Denise // Jan 21, 2010 at 5:26 am

  Hi guys -
  Madison Read – its a completely different feeling to being tattooed. its an incision – its fairly quick. I found it bareable. but the most painful mod ive got! When sleeping Id try avoid leaning on them – until healed. they take MONTHS – wear loose clothing and bandages to stop them migrating for the first few days. playing sport shouldnt cause too much hassle – the skin binds in the holes on the anchor (movement breaks the binds that are created- so id wear plasters loose over the top) for safety. Just generally go careful for first 4/5 months whilst healing. I had 4 done together – healing is then dragged out (probably best to do 1 every few months) might make healing easier.

  Krystal – I had this problem on one of mine, I put a wedge of bandage under the other side to level the metal grazing the skin (as i didnt want it to pierce the skin and ruin / get infected) it was kept clean and forced straight – its much better now. I would recommend seeing your piercer who did them as they would class this as migration (could re position it properly)

  Jaie – I know in the UK you MUST be 18 to get these done (they are the only piercing that there is a specific age restriction – like tattoos) however If you manage to get them done – chlorine is bad for them, in respect of sea water (the salt is good) acts as a SSS sea salt soak.

  Tatum – the best thing to probably do is to see your piercer – see if its rejecting and they could re surface it. just do SSS use boiling water as hot as your skin will bare it (will clean out any nastyness that could be in there)

  michelle – back of the thigh – the piercer would do. however im sure that the area is hard to keep cleaning yourself – Sea salt soaks and compressions (maybe get a friend to help!?) its also probably an area that when you wear jeans/trousers (pants) it could pull or irritate – plus sitting on it all the time whilst healing may cause migration. Maybe talk to the piercer about this.

  Joanne – the middle finger and ring finger – are quite common for people to get them – that place results in catching on things and infections/migration as its never left much to rest or heal – i wouldnt recomment that area as i know many people online will slate it and say that its unmanagable – the healing.

  Chanelle – my bellybutton (navel piercing) rejected also – i have had 4 micro dermals on my hip – titanium (which is good for long term piercings and if you need an MRI like i do now – you can keep them in) they are hard to heal – get caught – migrate ect but i am careful – bandage on them at night. cleaning them and theyve been since october not too bad. still not fully healed. surface piercings reject at an almost certain rate (its just how long they last) the place on my hips there wasnt much flesh – not enough to clamp so he had to pinch the skin and do it (not much of an issue)

  Best of luck guys and dolls x

• 118 Makayla Elise // Jan 23, 2010 at 11:18 am

  I’ve just heard that microdermal piercings don’t reject easy, but then i’ve heard they have? i got my belly button pierced &it rejected, &now there’s a keloid, but. If i got a microdermal piercing it most likely wouldn’t do that right? Because i’m thinking about getting my collar bones pierced, i’m not even worried about pain, just the rejection. If someone could lend me some advice on that it would be great!

• 119 Sarahh. // Jan 27, 2010 at 7:16 am

  im 14 and have one micro dermal on my hip and i want two more in a line of three.

  i got it done about two months ago and wonder how long it willl take to heal and how long it is before i can change it. and which way do i turn it to chnage it ?

  it also gets red and then pussy quite alot. but once i squeesed the puss out the redness goes?

• 120 bethly // Jan 29, 2010 at 10:31 pm

  I got a microdermal in my wrist 2 weeks ago and it sticks out above my skin. My friend that got hers done with me snagged hers out a week after getting it done, now im afraid too. They are supposed to be completely flush right? Its also crooked. The piercer told me it would settle but id rather get it out now then before it heals if it does need to be deeper. Or can it just be re-pierced deeper? I dont know what to do… it just doesnt look like its going to settle, its healing awesome!

• 121 john // Feb 1, 2010 at 12:51 am

  hey im thinking about getting two microdermals on my left shoulder blade – these would be my first piercings so i dont know how likely i am to reject a surface piercing. how hard would it be for these to heal – like would i ruin them if i slept on my back by accident at all in the first weeks? also i wear a wetsuit, after they healed would i have to unscrew the microdermals every time i wore one? thanks

• 122 Pinky // Feb 10, 2010 at 1:14 pm

  I was wondering how long the process takes with the dermal punch…?

• 123 bethly // Feb 15, 2010 at 10:34 pm

  makayla…. yes they do reject easily and if your belly button did i bet the dermals would too. ive herd more stories about rejection than succession with dermals, and i doubt you would want keloids on your chest…

  sarahh… it should be healed by now, ive had mine done a month and ive changed it already… it never got red or pussed… it may be rejecting or may be constantly irritated… to change it turn righty tighty (clockwise) lefty loosey (counter clockwise)…

  pinky… i got the dermal punch and it took like 30 seconds or less to do that part… it took a little while to actually get the anchor in though…

  good luck!

• 124 Mariah // Feb 22, 2010 at 6:27 pm

  I just turned 16, and i recently noticed the micro-dermal piercing by the cheek bone/ eye area…. I really want this piercing but have some concerns.
  1. would the skin have a big hole if i were to take it out?
  2. especially because its on my face, would you recommend this?

• 125 Tayler // Feb 22, 2010 at 9:05 pm

  Hi! K so i got my dermals done over a month ago on my back dimples (love them, they are healing awesome and no pain at all) ANYWAYS! the little like screw on flat part fell off and idk where to buy them and im worried about the skin growing over it or something! Help??

• 126 Maya // Feb 22, 2010 at 10:40 pm

  Hi, I’ve had my microdermal on my finger for about 3 months and it snagged a couple times. It finally healed and it doesn’t hurt anymore, but there’s a pretty noticeable lump and it is slightly red around the piercing. I’ve tried doing soaks and I’ve been keeping a loose bandaid around it to avoid more snagging. Is there anything else I can do to make the swelling go down?

• 127 angela // Feb 24, 2010 at 12:00 am

  aw this makes me sad cuz I have 6. first I got 2 on my hips, then 2 by my collarbones and then 2 on my sternum. the first to reject was one of my collarbones because my friends son touched it a few times and it kept getting caught. then both of the sternum dermals are coming out and I dont know why cuz I dont have big breasts maybe its cuz I wear push up bras on occasion..or the way I sleep? I am suprised tthe one on my hips havent came out yet cuz those always get caught and I got those first…

• 128 Amy // Feb 26, 2010 at 1:17 am

  I’m thinking about getting a microdermal HIP piercing, one one each side. I read that they are permanent and although I don’t have any kids I plan to one day and I was wondering how the micro hip piercings will be affected during pregnancy… any ideas?

• 129 myniqua // Feb 26, 2010 at 3:34 am

  I had gotten a dermal on my lower back a week ago.
  Today the piercing sunk in the hole a bit( about level with the skin, maybe a little under). My boyfriend pulled it out with tweezers but it goes back in. What should I do? Can I get some advice asap please, thanks!

• 130 gavinsmommy // Feb 26, 2010 at 4:14 am

  hey everyone =) just trying to get some info about my microdermal on my left thumb. i got it done about 3 weeks ago nd i think its healing ok just really friggen itchy. i just wanted to make sure that this is apart of the healing process. if not then i guess ill find out soon enough. love it though! best piercing i ever got! im thinking about getting my right thumb done. i have a sterling silver thumb ring right behind it nd people always ask to see my ring bc of the diamond until they get up close nd there like wtf??? lol awesome. thanks guys!!

• 131 emmybear // Mar 2, 2010 at 9:59 pm

  Pinky- I have 4 MDs on my stomach and the procedure took about half hour. Because I was so nervous, my adrenaline kicked in and the first two didn’t hurt, then after I relaxed I could feel the tugging. The most “painful” part was when the piercer screwed the “plate” in under my skin. I would highly consider how long you plan on having them in bc I’m nervous about getting them removed!!!! Most states allow piercers to remove them with a scalpel, the quickest way, I heard. They don’t really snag on anything, except when I’m drying myself off, they will occasionally catch on my towel.

• 132 caley // Mar 3, 2010 at 6:27 pm

  hi, i’ve just had a micro-dermal put on my middle finger of my right hand today. With regards to the pain, it really didn’t hurt much at all, a lot less than the rook i had done at the same time!!

• 133 jasmine // Mar 7, 2010 at 5:26 am

  I have two micro dermals in my chest. And I got them about a months ago. & recently the left one has been pussing. Is this normal ? Or are my bra straps irritating it.
  & I would love to know how to change my heads. Cause I bought different jewelry. But is it too early to change them ?
  I’ve been reading & it says it takes 4months to completely heal. Is that true ? & I NEED TO DO A MRI ? Like that’s mandatory ?
  If someone could help me and answer these questions for me , it would be greatly appreciated!
  HELP!
  HELP !!
  HELP !!!
  JASMINE (:

• 134 Yasmin // Mar 9, 2010 at 7:08 am

  ive had a microdermal next to my eye for about 6/7 months now, no problem whatsoever, feel like its not even there, its kinda become a part of me : ) have to take it out now cos of school but i really don’t fancy having a hole/scar in such an obvious place on my face. is it possible to take off the bead/disk and leave the actual implant in ?

• 135 Kerri C // Mar 9, 2010 at 11:55 am

  I’ve had my navel pierced 4 times on top, and once on the bottom, all of which rejected. I went to my tattoo parlor to get another tattoo drawn out, and the piercer there suggested microdermals. If I’ve had an issue with every navel piercing getting rejected, what do you think the chances are of a microdermal being rejected if it’s pierced above and below my navel?

• 136 lucy // Mar 12, 2010 at 3:15 pm

  hi i got two microdermals under my collarbones about 3 months ago. i ripped one half out in my sleep about 3 weeks but managed to push it straight back in. it was sore for a few days but then seemed to be fine but now its quite red and has a lump under it. do you think this could be a keloid and the piercing is rejecting? :(

• 137 Bee // Mar 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

  I was wondering how easily snagged microdermal peircings are? i was wanting one on the back of my neck, i have long hair but i usually wear it up. Just worried that if i do leave it down it will catch and or on my clothing. I also want to get them underneth my belly button peircing. but then again im worried about them snagging when i sleep or on clothing ect.

• 138 kacey // Mar 24, 2010 at 12:41 am

  i have the same problem as lucy but before i ripped one of them out im pretty sure i noticed that they were being rejected because i can see the metal underneath my skin more than before and they were irritated before i ripped one out and was able to put it back in. Is there anyway i can fix the rejection because i really dont want to get them taken out and i dont know any place around where i live that does dermal anchors.
  Help please?!

• 139 Laura // Mar 24, 2010 at 10:27 am

  Hey. I HAD three dermals. The one up by my eye is over a year old, and only gets a little pink when I change the disk. All’s well with that one. But, recently I caught the one on my ankle , and three weeks later, (after really careful attention, saline, bandaids, you name it) it literally pulled right out. I was SOO bummed, it was in the middle of my tattoo, looked awesome!
  And now, the one I got on my pinkie two months ago is incredibly swollen, all the way to my knuckle. I’m afraid it’s rejecting too. Not too painful though, there’s good news.
  The one on my ankle left a tiny scar, like a chicken-pox mark. But, I paid $100 each, and now I’m not sure I want any more. I may get a matching one one my other cheek, but anywhere else obviously gets too much action to retain that kind of piercing. I’ve kept ice on my hand for two days now, taking ibuprofen, all of that, but nothing seems to make any difference.
  Hope this helps! I’d probably think twice about the hip dermals. You can’t avoid hitting them, and catching them, and this is not a fun process. I have lots of other piercings, all are fine.
  But, it’s very dissappointing. I loved my ankle one! :(

• 140 Val // Mar 25, 2010 at 7:36 pm

  How long have microdermal anchors been around? I’m thinking of getting three on my left hip (:

• 141 mary // Mar 29, 2010 at 9:05 pm

  Hey All i was looking into getting 2 microdermals on each side of my hip and was curious ill eventually want to have another child in the next 4-5 years and i was wondering what will happen to them if i do or will i need to get them removed

• 142 Lee // Apr 5, 2010 at 9:52 pm

  I want to get dermals on my fingers or backs of my hands…I’m a hairstylist and I’m not sure if they’ll stand up to the constant abuse….but aside from that I’m wondering since there’s less flesh on your fingers, does the anchor/plate show through(like a ridge)?

• 143 Jessica // Apr 8, 2010 at 5:07 am

  Which metal is better for a microdermal implant, surgical steel or titanium?

• 144 Jamie // Apr 8, 2010 at 5:03 pm

  I have my right risk done and u have to be careful of snagging it when u put it in ur pocket or purse but for the most part I love it

• 145 Jess // Apr 9, 2010 at 11:41 pm

  So I so just got my Microdermal piercing right above my clevage and it’s sticking out. I went to the parlor with the girl who did it and she said I might of snagged it, but she said maybe putting a bandage to lean it upwards would help but it still looks the same, can I leave it in and it be ok or should I just take it out?

• 146 Jess // Apr 9, 2010 at 11:42 pm

  Oh, keep in mind I’ve only had it for like 3 days…

• 147 lisa // Apr 28, 2010 at 6:18 am

  im thinking about getting two micro dermals beside my ear. as i was thinking of getting a foretragus i was worried about rejection.

• 148 Megan // May 2, 2010 at 2:25 pm

  So I also have hip MD’s and I love them. I have had them for about 2 years, but I am curious as to what I have to do with pregnancy, will I have to get them removed? Any suggestions?

  Thanks!

• 149 Tracey // May 8, 2010 at 8:45 am

  hey guys,i got a dermal anchor in my wrist bout 5 months ago,it healed well and quickly,i bumped it a few days ago and it started to feel bruised,now last 2 days it looks as though the skin is trying to grow over it,could this just be from the swelling from when i bumped it or should i go back to my local tattoo shop where i had it done???

  Anie- $25 ?? wow i paid $85 for mine but i live in australia so i guess pricing is a bit different here lol

• 150 christina // May 20, 2010 at 3:15 pm

  Just so everyone knows. You do NOT have to remove any body jewelry for Ct scans.. That is only for Mri’s because of the magnetic field. Wich ct’s do not have. the mri machine won’t necessarily pull out your jewelry but it will heat up and may possibly burn you. Plus damage the machine in the process. And that is correct. They use titanium now a days for implants. Not steel. So titanium jewelry may be ok. I’d have to look into that. I work in radiology. So, i’ll get back to you all on that.

• 151 jill // May 21, 2010 at 10:40 pm

  ok so i got my micro dermal above my cleavage,and now the last 2 days i’ve noticed that my jewel is like leaning forward and it looks like the top is trying to poke thru.
  i hope it’s not rejecting it, cuz i’ve had it for 10 months and i like it a lot. i haven’t snagged it on anything or caught it on anything, but i am kinda “chesty” so i was wondering if my sleeping wrong could have done something or how can i fix this??? i don’t want it to come out or rejuect… this site has helped a lot!
  to answer any questions about the airport, no you don’t get stopped or buzzers don’t go off… i went on 2 trips since i’ve had mine and all was totally fine.
  i’m seeing my piercer tomorrow am asap, it just scars me it actually looks like a little pimple about the jewel, and just curious if any one has had this or how to stop it??? thank you!!

• 152 cece // May 25, 2010 at 7:19 pm

  hey i have dermals on my face in my dimples & i recently got a job & you cant have facial piercings. can you take the top part off without having to remove the part in my cheek? they said that would be fine.

• 153 amber // May 26, 2010 at 4:24 pm

  Ahhhhh now im scared im going to an amazing piercing shop in brighton call Punktured this saturday and im getting a dermal anchor just at the top of my cleavage im worried as i do have big boobs and i hope that when i lean they wont get irritated by my cleavage! has anyone had any good experiences in this place as i think it looks beautiful but i would hate for it to reject and leave a scar. i trust the piercing shop as you have to have a consultation about the piercing first which is very proffesional! please help only three days to go!

• 154 tashh :) // Jun 4, 2010 at 4:54 pm

  Helloo :) So I was wondering what the general infection rate is? I wanted to have one on my cheekbone and I really REALLY don’t want it to get infected. I understand that the better care is taken the less likely but sometimes it just happens anyway…

• 155 Kaycee // Jan 29, 2011 at 2:19 pm

  Okay I have a question for jay how much does a skin diver cost in the hip region?

• 156 Russell // Jan 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm

  I have 30 microdermals down my spine from my hairline on the back of my neck down to my lower back. I will answer a few questions that people have been asking. Microdermals DO NOT need to be surgically removed in a hospital. When they are a few months old or less they can be just pulled out. Once the tissue has grown through the hole in the base of the microdermal (which can take up to a year) the need to be cut out with a scalpel or pried out with a needle. Removal by scalpel requires a small cut at the base of the microdermal, then the base is levered out and the tissue growing through the hole in the jewelry needs to be cut. Most piercers who put them in will remove them so it doesn’t have to be done in a hospital and it shouldn’t be too painful or leave bruising. It is normal for a microdermal to be very itchy for the first few months. And it is normal for the jewelry to be sitting on an angle for the first few months, or sitting too high. That should settle down after about 3 months.

• 157 Meghan // Jan 31, 2011 at 9:41 pm

  My dermal anchor cost almost $80. :/
  got it on my hip. looks really cute but im trying to figure out if its starting to reject. I thought it was doing good but it sticks out farther now than it did before (i’ve had it since August 2009)
  One of my friends got one at a different place and her piercer told her that basically they last about 2 years and just naturally reject.
  Is this true?

• 158 Kelly // Feb 4, 2011 at 11:58 am

  I got a dermal about 2 weeks ago, the first week it seemed to be healing fine with very little discharge. Recently this week it has started to produce a lot of bloody discharge, and it is sore to touch.. Does this mean it is infected?

• 159 Jalin // Feb 6, 2011 at 5:05 am

  Thankgod I found this website! It’s the only one that’s been helpful.

  I’m considering getting the microdermal surface anchors on my lower back dimples (one on each side)
  I’m only fourteen so, if I keep growing, will the piercings shift or become more uncomfortable?

• 160 Amanda // Feb 7, 2011 at 2:06 pm

  Can someone let me know how back dimple dermals hold up? Is that a good place to get them? Do they snag on a lot of stuff (clothes, sheets)? What is the healing time? Should they be avoided if you roll around a lot in your sleep? Does that put being a lazy sex partner on the backburner?

• 161 chelsea // Feb 10, 2011 at 3:08 pm

  i have got 3 dermal implants on my wrist and ever since about a week after having them done they are always red and swollen, i had my first one done 4 months ago and the other 2 about a month ago, i got one of them caught yesturday and it ripped out, i went back to the place where i had it done and he told me to stick a bit of tape on it, i used a plaster and kept it bandaged up over night, the next morning i woke up and it had gone back into my skin, it has done nothing but leak out blood and puss, its really starting to smell. The only thing is now that it is further down that my other two and my skin seems to be healing around it. I paid £90 for all 3, and even though i love them they are too much hassle. They get caught on everything and with being only 16 & at school it gets nocked about alot and is so painful. They are more hassle than theyre worth. I am going to go back next week for all of them taken out, i am just wondering if you have to pay and if its hurts? thanks.

• 162 Courtney // Feb 10, 2011 at 9:47 pm

  I have two microdermals on my right hip that I got done in Novemeber of 2009.
  My piercer used the method talked about in this article.
  They healed really fast and I had no problems.
  A couple week ago, I got two microdermals on my left hip.
  The piercer used a different method, he used a round razor, I’m gonna call it a tiny, sharp, cookie cutter, and cut out a layer of skin.
  He just placed the anchor in the hole he made.
  They both weren’t laying flat, so I had to have them removed within a week. (There were no signs of infection)
  My piercer said to let them heal and then come back and he’ll redo them, although he thinks I’m rejecting them.

  Does anyone think I’m rejecting them?
  (Only having them for a week, I feel like it’s too soon to tell)
  Or is it possible it’s just they way they were pierced?
  (Because it’s a different method than my previous ones)

• 163 Nicole // Feb 11, 2011 at 10:51 pm

  So recently my doctor pushed on my hip anchor and irritated it… It got extremely swollen and this morning I was cleaning it and part it of popped out. I popped it back in, did a SSS then bandaged it. I’ve been soaking it quite a few times also and now the piercing looks like it’s going underneath the skin!! HELP! :(

• 164 Bianca // Feb 13, 2011 at 10:01 pm

  I have recently had a dermal piercing periced just under my eye , basically my cheek bone. I have had it for 3 months i want to get it taken out but i am worried that it will scar, please help :(

• 165 Kayla // Feb 14, 2011 at 10:15 pm

  getting my finger pierced at beginning of march. nervous it will reject because my nape did. any advice?

• 166 Amy // Feb 16, 2011 at 8:09 pm

  Would a microdermal hip piercing set the metal detector off at airports?

• 167 Meg // Feb 19, 2011 at 7:05 pm

  Okay so in September I got a microdermal on my sternum and I absolutely love it and have had no problems with it. I went back to my piercer to see if she could show me how to change the gem (this is in February) and she told me that it’s not possible to do after the first week; I’ve got the same one for life and I’ll never be able to change or screw the gem off for it to grow over my anchor. I heard elsewhere that you should wait a year to change it….so I’m wondering which is the truth and, if I am able to change it, is there a specific way to do it?

• 168 Kim // Feb 20, 2011 at 9:46 pm

  I have been doing some research about surface piercings or dermal piercings and i am wondering what is the best option. What are some advantages/disadvantages of the different kinds. After reading the comments above i am still a little confused so this will help alot!!

• 169 laura // Feb 28, 2011 at 12:30 am

  I just got two microdermal piercings on my lower back. One is sinking in. What should I do?!

• 170 Kimberley // Mar 2, 2011 at 7:44 am

  I have a diamond tattoo on my back, in the center of my spine. Since it’s only the outline, I was looking to get some microdermals inside it. Do these piercings work well on the back/spine? And how common is rejection when pierced in the back?

• 171 Christen // Mar 2, 2011 at 12:46 pm

  I had 2 dermal anchors put in just over a year ago. Had them a couple inches below my collar bone on each side. One was a little off (symmetrically) at first, so I had it removed and re-done after a few months. It ended up growing out through the old scar tissue which is common. However, this morning the other one came out in the shower. It had been causing me some discomfort and looked like it was angling itself toward the surface. My piercer told me that area is not the best choice, and from my experience I wouldn’t recommend it. The skin there moves so much, I think it’s really hard for them to heal and stay in properly. I’m considering where else I want to put them now.

• 172 Genie Omel // Mar 2, 2011 at 1:17 pm

  Hi, I’m having surgery next week. I’m being told that my dermals have to be removed. I am so hurt because it took alot to get them to heal and look good. Can they be removed and put back in immediately following surgery? The doctor is saying he will remove them. Is there something like plastic I can stick in there like my other piercings?????? Please HELP

• 173 Shaquille // Mar 8, 2011 at 8:19 pm

  Hey i just got 2 on ly lower stomach one of the left and right… Im excited about them and know how to clean them and everything. However, I got them done at this tattoo place I heard they do well thats not in my area. I’m kind of scared if they get rejected of what I might do. I’m really scared of getting any infections. Im a pretty obedient person when it comes to do’s and donts with piercings. Could you give me some specifics on what not to do with these piercings. Thanks

• 174 crystal // Mar 9, 2011 at 12:28 am

  looks worse than ever, should i worry?
  check out my pics in the “my body’s a temple” album. I had 2 dermals inplanted on 3/1/11 it’s been a week and i am super bruised. the pair seem to not lie flat, there sort of slanted. any suggestions, i need to speed up the 4inch bruised section before my trio to Florida.

• 175 crystal // Mar 9, 2011 at 12:32 am

  i’m running into you situation a little (172). if you can remove them and start over at a laster time. I would hate to get mine removed after all this attention I put on them. let me know if you get any help. goodluck w/surgery

• 176 crystal // Mar 9, 2011 at 12:37 am

  mine a uneaven. they are supper bruise and don;t lay flat wish i knew what i can do. i want to push in the raised sides/or/pull up the lower sides. i just don’t like them looking at me crossed:(

• 177 Cherish // Mar 13, 2011 at 11:54 pm

  I just got two microdermals on my back and it looks like one is sinking lower than the other one. is this normal?

• 178 Hannah // Mar 14, 2011 at 11:13 pm

  I just got 2 dermal piercings In my lower back about 4 days ago, my piercer didn’t fill me In to much on how to treat them. I have my nose pierced and my belly button and they have held up wonderfully (I repierced my belly button because I took it out once before) I clean my dermals with Qtips and antibacterial soap about 3-5 times a day and I also put ban aids over them so they do not snag. Can you please tell me the proper way how to treat them? And how long I should keep putting band aids over them?

• 179 Chelsie // Mar 15, 2011 at 12:01 am

  Can microdermal piercings leave scars? If so, how bad will the scar look?

• 180 mia // Mar 16, 2011 at 12:30 am

  i recently went thought an mri on my shoulder….without taking out any of my piercings…..or anchors. Just more verification.

• 181 janessa // Mar 18, 2011 at 2:06 am

  Hey so I just removed my dermal by myself and I was just wondering what I need to do for after care. What to clean with and how often? Help me out!

• 182 chelsea // Mar 19, 2011 at 6:50 pm

  Hi, i have 3 dermals on the back of my neck in a line on my spine. ive had them for well over a year now and never had any problems, until now. the top one was infected and been a bit sore, i was in the shower cleaning it and the gem has come off, leaving me with just the anchor under the skin. my skin is growing over the top of the bit thats supposed to be through the skin as the infection heals. should i just get it removed and once healed replace it, or can i just try and keep the screw part punctured through the skin and hope it heals around it once the swelling goes down, so i can just replace the gem on top?

• 183 Tenille // Mar 20, 2011 at 3:07 am

  hey, i have 4 microdermal hip anchors and have had them for a while now.. but i have noticed that they arent sitting straight anymore and you can see the bar under my skin lifting up… are they rejecting?

• 184 Emma // Mar 21, 2011 at 10:04 am

  Hiya, I’ve got 17 micro dermals in various parts of my body. I’ve had them for about a year and a half all together and not had any problems with any of them, most of these posts are exaggerations as long as you take good care of them then you will be fine. Its practically just common sense. I also seen that a couple of people have posted saying that the age limit in the UK is 18 I would like to clarify that it is 16 well I live in Dundee and it’s 16 up here. I would be grateful if anyone has any tips of how to change them as I havnt changed any of mine.. Thanks!

• 185 maya // Mar 31, 2011 at 5:35 pm

  i got my hips done and the right side is perfect but the left one was put in wrong so i had to take it out :/ the lady said i cant get it repierced until it fully heals how long would it take to fully heal? like a month ? cuz right now its already scabbing over

• 186 Ashley // Apr 1, 2011 at 10:38 am

  Hi, I have 2 micro dermals in the part of my clevage, one on each breast. I got them about 10 months ago and haven’t had any problems with them until the last couple of months, one of them got a purple bruise above it and then it eventually got worse and now one of the pieces of metal has broken through the skin. its kinda just sitting on an angle but still in there. theres a flap of skin seperating the piece of metal sticking out and the jewlery. My question is, Is there any way i can remove this by myself? Because im not able to fund the removal at this time but it’s kinda annoying and i want it out.

• 187 Ashlee // Apr 3, 2011 at 8:07 am

  How likely do you think it is that a dermal on the top of my wrist will snag? x

• 188 Christin // Apr 5, 2011 at 5:38 pm

  I want to get a dermal on my middle finger… What’s the chance of sucess? I don’t really do alot with my hands. I have one (a bar) on my left hip that i’ve had over a year and have had no probs with it… So does that mean one on my finger will have a good chance of taking?

• 189 Luciona // Apr 5, 2011 at 5:52 pm

  Okay guys! I’ve been thinking about getting dermal anchors near my hips, 2 of them about 1 inch away from each hip and about 1 1/2 inch apart, on both sides. NOW! I’m a little worried about that pain factor. I’m also worried about the airport situation and the different scans that I might need them out for.. Is plastic really they way to go? Also, whats it take to heal? Is it like your navel that can take up to a year? Keep in mind i’m skeptical because I just got my navel done (incorrectly) about a week ago, it wasn’t done deep enough and with poor quality jewelery and it caused an irritation so I had to take it out.. I have my tongue done for a second time as well (by the same person) which has also caused some problems that didn’t occur the first time… its caused my glans to swell and both irritations kinda knocked me on my ass! (I got them done at the same time) I took my belly ring out but left my tongue in for fear of not being able to do it a 3rd time… SO! So far my piercing experience has not been the greatest… Should I be worried about the dermals?And any advice to my previous and future piercings?

• 190 Stephanie // Apr 7, 2011 at 2:40 pm

  Hey I just got 2 dermals on my lower back dimples, and the one on my right is painful, and keeps bleeding. I clean them out with salt water, and H2Ocean, and that seems to help, but I am worried it might be rejecting… how can I tell? And how long does the back take to heal?

• 191 shannon // Apr 10, 2011 at 5:06 pm

  soo..these are totally permanant? you can never remove them?

• 192 Taylor // Apr 10, 2011 at 7:53 pm

  HEY! I want to get my hips done, but I’m so nervous! I’m really skinny so I’m worried there’s not enough skin and they will rip out. Also I cheerlead so I’m guessing that would irritate them if they get hit, or from moving so much. Any advice? Please please help!

• 193 Keeley // Apr 12, 2011 at 4:42 pm

  Hi all.
  I’ve just had 2 MD anchors in my nape (done today), and I just checked them, to swap the plasters over, and the heel of the right one had popped out.
  Managed to pop it back in, but I’m worried if it will happen again.
  Also, how long do they usually take to settle (not heal completely)?
  Thanks guys and girls.

• 194 Paige nicole // Apr 13, 2011 at 2:39 pm

  So, I have had microdermals on both my sternum and clavicles for about three months- recently I found one on my sternum forming a keloid and had to pull/cut it out myself which was a bit more painful than the actual piercing. My clavicles are a little more recent and, although the right clavicle seems to be healing well and I’m soaking in salt water, my left one seems really irritated and has had crusties around it lately. There’s no keloid forming, but I can feel the anchor area under the skin so I’m wondering- is this rejecting or did the piercer just set it in at a weird angle?

• 195 jen k // Apr 15, 2011 at 9:53 am

  I am having lipo this weds and have 2 micro dermals on each hip the Dr wanted them removed for risk if infection but said my neck would be fine (also have 2 micros in back if my neck) they are pierced with grade a titanium . Would it be ok if I just left the hip piercing in? I don’t want to remove them all and have them re-done

• 196 jen k // Apr 15, 2011 at 9:57 am

  Also .the Dr agreed I could leave them in since I did not want to go thru the trouble of having them removed and re done she was just concerned of Infection so if I leave them in would it be a risk? I will be on antibiotics post op

• 197 leamey // Apr 15, 2011 at 7:01 pm

  i had 2 Microdermals on my hips last friday and they are looking great at the moment i also have my belly and tragus pierced and none of them rejected so do you think it is likely my MD will reject.

• 198 N // Apr 16, 2011 at 10:05 am

  HELP PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
  Okay so i’ve had my dermals in for more than a year now. I got three done and recently I’ve noticed that the diamonds in each have these little dots that look almost like mold. In each diamond the “molds” are different sizes. I’m really worried its going to grow and getting bigger and eventually turn nasty. I actually don’t know if I can change the diamond. Are all dermal tops changeable?

• 199 chelsey // Apr 17, 2011 at 1:02 pm

  I have a total on 19 piercings right now on my face, ears, & belly button. I want to get my collarbones & hips done now. I’ve done a huge amount of research but I am still unsure of if I should use microdermals or surface piercingson both my collarbones & hips. My body takes well to piercings & it doesn’t take long for them to heal. I’m really in need of professional help.

• 200 Kristi // May 1, 2011 at 3:47 pm

  I have 2 micros. One on each hip and have been dealing with an issue with my right side. When I cleaned it the top seemed to be moving so I went to my piercer to get it tightened. She did say it was loose and it didnt get loose again for about 2 weeks. Now it seems like after a few days go by I have to re-tighting the top. Has anyone else had problems with keeping the tops on the micros tight? Hoping the base isn’t stripped out..although this just started a few weeks ago and I have had them now for 7 months. I haven’t had to even mess with the left side at all. Concerned I may need a new base?

• 201 Cara // May 4, 2011 at 1:19 pm

  Hey I got a micro dermal archer on my Inner wrist 5 days ago. Dumb Idea for me I keep bumping it and catching it . So now It’s so sore and red and I want it out does removal hurt?

• 202 lj // May 6, 2011 at 10:29 pm

  what are the risks of getting anchors were a bridge piercing would be?

• 203 Thea // May 7, 2011 at 8:42 am

  I’m considering getting one microdermal on the side of my neck but I’m really scared! do they freeze it or anything? Also would you say that would be a good place to get it done? And I got my rook pierced a few months ago, it started off alright but now it has a lump on it, however my other 5 piercings are perfectly fine so I don’t know why it’s there. One last question, if you have it in for years how do you get it out? Is it a totally different procedure?

• 204 Jessica Johnson // May 11, 2011 at 12:35 am

  I have a microdermal on my cleavage.
  I got it 3 weeks ago.
  It hasn’t hurt since day 3.
  All of a sudden yesterday, it became excruciatingly painful to the touch.
  I clean it everyday.
  pleassseeeeeeeee help!!!!

• 205 Sally // May 11, 2011 at 9:23 am

  Hey everyone,
  I’ve had a microdermal on my eyebrow for 7 months now but a week ago my husband and I were horsing around and it got caught and came out a little. (The side without the anchor came above the surface just slightly.) It’s a little scabbed and i feel an ache in my eyebrow off and on like it might be hitting a nerve. Any advice? It wont go in and it dosn’t feel loose at all like it might come out. Can my piercer put it back or should I have it out? Could it ever be re-done? Could I just go to the er to have it out? (I’d probably just go have me piercer remove it but he’s a good 20 mi away and i don’t drive.)

• 206 Laura Middlemass // May 23, 2011 at 8:52 am

  Hello, I just wanted to know that I have been looking to get a microdermal piercing on my sideburn but I had it pierced only to the surface and I took it out. Would it be allowed if I got it microdermaled over the scar?

• 207 Chelsea // May 27, 2011 at 6:11 pm

  i was thinking of getting two microdermals on my neck, i have a surface piercing but it rejected. iv heard putting bandages on a microdermal at night helps keep it in place, is this right? i really want it doing, also how much would it be? and is it advised to have flat plates on first, while it is healing to prevent knocking it ?

• 208 Star // Jun 2, 2011 at 9:10 am

  i wanted to get a dermal piercing on my arm above the wrist so it’s in the middle of my arm. Would you recommend me to have it in such place?

• 209 Tawni // Jun 4, 2011 at 3:15 am

  I just recently got a dermal right under my right eye. At first it swelled a little bit, then it would pus a little when I slept on my right side. My eyes swell every morning because of my allergies but I never had any problems with my dermal because of it. The dermal anchor is made out of implant grade metals which means you can take an MRI or cat scan with it on. The only problem ive had with my dermal is the fact that I can’t get my top off. I need to go see my piercer. That is not a big deal, I just have to wait till I take a trip in thatndirection.

• 210 Chanti // Jun 13, 2011 at 4:22 am

  I am thinking of putting a Microdermal Piercing but I am worried about if one day I would have to have a Cat Scans, will I have to remove it? Please Let me know.

• 211 Rebecca // Jun 14, 2011 at 12:26 pm

  I’ve had my teardrop dermal for 5 yes now. It is completely healed, no infection, and I wash it every day when I wash my face. I have noticed that every once in awhile it will start to smell without swelling or itching. What is going on? And what can I donwhen this happens?

• 212 Cheri // Jun 14, 2011 at 12:37 pm

  Samantha,
  I recently got 3 microdermal (titanium) along the middle/lower part of my spine. I would not recommend getting these piercings along your spine to anyone. While it looks really pretty, it is a highly impractical spot to stick jewelry. I constantly snag them and it feels terrible. I also have been finding many body restrictions such as not being able to do sit ups, yoga positions, even how I sit against my back can be uncomfortable. I have found that getting them along my spine is more trouble than is aesthetically worth. Think about it: you will have little hard things hitting up against your vertebrae all the time. They’ve even interfered with having sex on my back. I truly don’t like them and am having them removed.

• 213 Cheri // Jun 14, 2011 at 12:44 pm

  Hi,
  Just as a heads up to anyone considering getting microdermals/surface anchors along their spine- I would not recommend it. I recently placed 3 of them (titanium) along the middle to lower part of my spine and while they look beautiful, I have found them positively impractical. They interfere with doing sit ups, yoga, sex, sitting against hard surfaces, etc… I have even noticed that I have more back and neck aches than I used to and I think it’s because I’ve had to repostition the way my body naturally operates. If you really think about it, you constantly have this tiny hard thing rubbing right up against your vertebrae and it is obnoxious to say the least. I have grown to genuinely hate them and am having them removed. I feel limited in my natural mobility and it is frustrating.

• 214 Jamie // Jun 14, 2011 at 2:25 pm

  I have had a dermal for about 7 months on my chest by my neck. It still has put and is red. I recently took off the top and was wondering if skin will grow over where the anchor still iss..

• 215 DeannA // Jun 15, 2011 at 10:22 am

  Hi everyone! I have a dermal right in the middle of the dip below the my neck/throat! I love it! I got it 3 months ago and now it looks like its pushing itself out! It looks like there is a bubble right above it but its actually the top part of the anchor that is sticking out and it was done in an angle! So u can actually see the metal thru my skin! I have 3 questions…1> can it be saved? 2> if it cant be saved can i get it redone over the scar tissue? 3> Can i get an MRI done with it in….and what will happen if it is in during an MRI? So i guess i have 4 questions instead of 3! Any information would be helpful!

• 216 Kasey // Jun 15, 2011 at 5:05 pm

  Hey, i have had each side of my hips pierced for a good 3 years now, i am 10 weeks pregnant, Do i have to have them taken out? They’re totally healed, and not in the way of a possible C section, the doctors are just nervous if they are made of metal. Soooo?

• 217 monica riggle // Jun 16, 2011 at 12:36 pm

  i have had 14 microdermals down my spine for nearly a yer now….i hve one rejecting and i know its because it constantly gets bumped and tugged on while im at work…and im kinda glad its going!! but my others are doing fine…my sister had one on her face that fully rejected on its own…

• 218 Shannon // Jul 9, 2011 at 5:44 pm

  So, I got two gorgeous diamond dermals on my back at the corner of my shoulder blades, and I absolutely adore them, but I’ve snagged them on so many things (ie, sitting in a patio chair, sleeping, my hair catches them in the shower or at the pool, putting on clothes). and as said as I am to say this, I’m going to get them removed tonight. I guess I’ll let you guys know how it’ll feel haha. by the way, my piercer is the one removing them. so they’re not technically permanent and you don’t need surgery for the removal. at the shop, they make a tiny incision next to the dermal and pull it out. at the hospital, they cut an inch in diameter around the dermal, pull it out, then stitch it back on. huge scar vs. itty bitty scar (:

• 219 Kristen // Jul 19, 2011 at 10:23 pm

  One of my dermal hip piercings is almost going all the way in my skin. How can i get that from stop happening?

• 220 Breanne // Jul 20, 2011 at 10:05 pm

  I had a microdermal in my hand. It got super infected so I ended up cutting it out myself. I wouldn’t really recommend it, but you don’t really have to have it surgically removed.

• 221 mickayla // Jul 23, 2011 at 9:35 pm

  I have had MRI’s with mine, most of the anchors are made of titanium so the mris do not bother them.

  Chelsea,
  Bandaids at night help you to not catch them or bump them. My piercer advises to keep bandaids on for the first 24 hours to allow them a little bit of time to anchor into place.

• 222 Kim // Jul 28, 2011 at 8:36 pm

  I have sternum microdermal anchor for about 4 months i caught it once about 2 weeks after i had it done and it got infected but since then its been raising up and the foot at the top can be seen through my skin and there is a bump of skin above the foot. I think its rejecting but i love this piercing and i don’t want to have it removed, is there anyway to save it?

• 223 Kimberly Combs // Jul 29, 2011 at 10:55 am

  I have my hips done. And there is a possibility of pregnancy. I have 2 on each side. Would I have to have them removed?

• 224 Jules // Jul 31, 2011 at 7:57 am

  I got my dermal in my middle finger a few days ago. I woke up this morning and my knuckle is a little purple like I hit it or something but I didn’t, should I be worried about the vein in my finger? Can it bust it or something? It’s on the top of my middle finger

• 225 Lindsey // Jul 31, 2011 at 8:03 pm

  why are dermal punches shaped like circles?

• 226 eva // Aug 5, 2011 at 8:56 am

  so i’ve had these microdermals in my back dimples for about 3 months now and they healed perfectly fine,but for the last month or so the other one has been a little sore because i kept snagging it,it’s a little red and swollen around that one but it doesnt hurt that much anymore,i dont know if its just irritated or rejecting! im so nervous i really dont want it to come out i love them. what does it sound like??

• 227 Amy // Aug 6, 2011 at 4:46 am

  Hey,
  I got my lower back dermals pierced in November
  Of 2010 and about two weeks ago one of my dermals got covered by my skin and I can’t see it anymore but I can feel it still under the thin layer of skin and today I just noticed my other dermal did the same thing. I’m freaked out and don’t know what to do, is it possible that it can be fixed or do I have to get them both removed? HELP please!!!!

• 228 Katie // Aug 11, 2011 at 11:11 am

  I had just got 3 dermals put in going down my lower spine. I was at the tattoo shop with a friend who was getting a tattoo and since I was there randomly decided to get something done. I had no information on dermals at the time just knew they looked super cute. Luckily I was told the
  Piercer there was one of the best in south jersey so I went for it. He charged me $120 for 3 and the process hurt! The twisting and inserting of the piercing hurt the most luckily was pretty quick tho and as soon as he was done felt fine! Soon as you get threw that big pinch and twist your good to go. It’s been 4 days and I love them! No pain or swelling at all I make sure to soak them in sea salt and distiller water atleast twice a day with help from a friend putting filled shotglasses on my back. I sleep on my back with loose bandaids and made sure to clean my sheets and I’ve had no problems so far but will keep you posted! So far no regrets!

• 229 Amy // Aug 12, 2011 at 1:04 am

  So I was planning on getting a micro dermal piercing but im in high school sports nd play softball in the summer. There are some pretty strict rules when it comes to jewlery so I wuz wondering if I could take the ball off while playing.. Nd if so how soon.. Thanx !

• 230 Amy // Aug 12, 2011 at 2:14 am

  Heyy everyone.. Ive been looking into microdermal piercingd nd im almost positive im going to get one.. Just,one problem. Im in sports year round nd when it comes to highschool sports the rules are really strict about jewlery so I wuz wondering if I culd take the ball out while playing nd cover the anchor part with a band aid… Nd if so how soon? Please help. Thanx :)

• 231 jessica // Aug 13, 2011 at 4:48 pm

  hi ive had my hips done, one each side and on one side the gem has screwd out and ive lost it i woas worried the bar will get lost inside me :S

• 232 lisa // Aug 14, 2011 at 5:54 am

  hi can you get plastic ancors for the dermals as i have to have MRI and CAT scans a lot

• 233 Katie // Aug 20, 2011 at 12:31 am

  I have had my microdermals on my chest for 6 weeks now, and tonight i noticed some tenderness and discharge on one. Could it possibly just be an infection or just plasma discharge making “crusties” There is quite a bit of discharge.

• 234 Kiana // Aug 20, 2011 at 6:58 pm

  Does anyone know how old you have to be in get a microdermal piercings in australia .. (state Sydney ) i am only 14 but i was wondering if i take one of my parents with me if they would do it ? and if so does anyone know any piercing places which will do it to minors , thankyou x

• 235 Julie // Aug 22, 2011 at 3:58 am

  Amy:why not just cover the whole microdermal with the bandaid?

• 236 Barbie // Aug 30, 2011 at 8:02 pm

  Hey everyone, I’m about 95% positive I’m gonna get a microdermal piercing on my neck in the middle of the little space between my collarbones in a few days, but I’m getting really nervous about complications after reading some of the posts on here. I’ve been wanting it done for so long and I’m finally gonna have the money for it, it’s just so cute and elegant looking…wish me luck!!!

• 237 Julia // Aug 30, 2011 at 11:27 pm

  Hello. I have a microdermal on my face just beside my left eye that I got done about a year ago. I absolutely love it. I have found that once every few months that mine begins to swell up a little and get a bit red but after doing much research online and with talking to my piercer, I found that it was mostly just a build up of dead cells caught beneath the jewellery. For me, I just take bactine and spray it onto a small round make-up pad and lightly apply some pressure to the swollen area around the dermal. Also, while I do this, I make sure to lightly push down on the anchor beneath the skin to ensure that it does not pop out. I usually find that there is a bit of puss that comes out but if I keep cleaning it over maybe 2 or 3 days the swelling and redness goes away and it goes back to normal.

  I have had a few piercings that rejected due to poor metals used in jewellery but I have had no major issues with my dermal and hope to get a few more! I hope this was helpful .

• 238 Kelli // Aug 31, 2011 at 11:10 pm

  I am getting a microdermal tomorrow pretty low in my pelvic region i was wondering if anyone had experience with one there

• 239 James // Sep 1, 2011 at 12:15 am

  Hi, well my question is: how do I know what size my microdermals are, I seriously forgot what size are they.
  Do I have to buy 1,2mm and 1,6mm to test them, or are they more sizes to test?
  And, until when should I be able to change them, I had my self pierced two weeks ago.
  Is it safe to change them, or until when should I?

• 240 Chloee // Sep 3, 2011 at 4:49 pm

  I’m looking to get an implant piercing on my chest to look like a pendant without a chain (if you get me) but I’m sceptical now as people are saying its permanent and have to get it surgically removed if they want it out. I wouldn’t want to take it out but on the basis of needing to, like for scans (which I’d probably never have anyway) or at airports when the staff go stupid about it being there, I don’t want to go under surgery!
  I don’t know whether to go for it or not? Is the chest a good place? I want in the middle about 6ins below the base of my neck just above cleavage.

• 241 brandi // Sep 5, 2011 at 2:26 pm

  I have a dermal rejecting and its on my chest, its halfway out and i dont know if i should pull the other half out or see if it finishes rejecting..

• 242 kuku666 // Sep 8, 2011 at 10:52 am

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• 243 Angel // Sep 11, 2011 at 5:21 pm

  How would this work if someone were to get pregnant after getting the dermals? The stomach stretches soooo ?

• 244 dannie // Sep 13, 2011 at 1:11 am

  wow that was quick but im looking to do a peircing on my cheek bone so i don’t think that would work for that :/

• 245 JoAnn // Sep 16, 2011 at 12:47 pm

  I got a dem implanted on my sternum six days ago. two nights ago I accidentally ripped it out while taking a shower. It got stuck in the bar of soap and it ripped right out. I got on the phone and called the piercer that said “use needle nose pliers to pop it back in”. So, I did. I popped back in. I’ve ben worried about infection…but, so far I’m doing well. It’s a little tender, but, not swollen nor any discharge. I can’t wait to get some more!

• 246 hannahh // Sep 18, 2011 at 7:11 am

  I got my back dimples peirced with dermals. Bled for a few days but they are doing perfect now and its only been a lil over a week. I slept on my back first night getting them. Evn went to an airport…caused no problems. As for the pain it wasn’t any worst then a quick sting 2 stings for each dermal. I love my dermals and definitely woul encourage them.

• 247 Cheryl // Sep 19, 2011 at 2:36 pm

  I have just realised that the top off one of my dermal anchors (on the back of my neck) has come off at some point today, I intend to go to the shop which opens at 10 am to buy a new one but have read that the skin will grow over it overnight and I will have to have it redone, is this true???

• 248 Cait // Sep 20, 2011 at 12:18 pm

  I have a microdermal on the back of the neck and more recently my throat. My neck gave me no issues, however my throat has been on and off sore red, blood and discharge. When i stretch my throat up it is lifted above the pericing. My throat is a smaller gauge then my neck, I do soaks, any ideas?

• 249 Cait // Sep 20, 2011 at 12:20 pm

  I have a year old microdermal on the back of the neck and more recently my throat. My neck gave me no issues, however my throat has been on and off sore red, blood and discharge. When i stretch my throat up it is lifted above the pericing. My throat is a smaller gauge then my neck, I do soaks, any ideas?

• 250 Paula // Sep 20, 2011 at 5:30 pm

  I got microdermals in both cheeks (dimples) about a month ago and haven’t had problems with them. I was just wondering if they can be removed and if they are some risks for that. Also if you would to take them off, would there be an ugly scar?
  &&is it okay for you to change the studs by yourself?

• 251 Lyndsey // Sep 27, 2011 at 4:47 pm

  I’ve had my back dimples pierced for almost 2 years now. For months they will give me no problems and then all of a sudden they act up get red, swollen and hurt. I always clean them so it’s not carelessness. Personally if I could do it all over again I never would have gotten them done. I find myself worrying about them more than enjoying them. I’m considering getting them removed but that I heard is way worse than the piercing itself. And personally I wouldn’t trust a tattoo shop to remove something that is anchored in my back. I would seriously put ALOT of thought into it before you get these piercings.

• 252 Kendal // Sep 28, 2011 at 11:27 am

  I’m considering getting microdermal hip peircings. I have done a lot of research and was wondering the average price for two piercings on each side would be..? And also would it be better healing wise to just start with one piercing on each side?

• 253 Pandaa // Sep 30, 2011 at 10:10 am

  So…i’ve had probably 20 microdermals over a period of a few years, everywhere from my neck, check, wrists, hips, cheeks etc. I can say from expiercene they DO NOT need to be surgically removed. You can remove them yourself or go to a piercing shop and have them pull them out. I have also gone through airport security, dentist xrays and all that crap and although a lot of people give you shit about them, there is truthfully no way to take them out without ripping them out so they cant argue with you. I love dermals and continue to get them. As far as the swelling associated with them…ANY of the dermals I have had eventually start migrating or pushing up, and that is when they start to get inflamed and red and gross. As long as you keep a band-aid or tape over them when youre sleeping (even during the day while the swelling is happening) they’ll get better. I love these little fuckers! lol

• 254 BillieJean // Oct 4, 2011 at 6:22 pm

  I got a dermal piercing on my chest in between my breasts a few weeks ago and NOW I need an MRi of my lower back but I really do not want to take it out :(

• 255 BillieJean // Oct 4, 2011 at 6:23 pm

  Kendal,
  Where I live it is $50 each piercing. The hips is a difficult place to get them just because of the clothing. They can come out very easily if you are not careful.

• 256 cookie // Oct 4, 2011 at 10:48 pm

  hey, i need some advice on my dermal its on my back. ive had it done for about two years and it got ripped out last december completely so i waited a couple month and i got it done a 5 months ago and it healed just fine. buhh like two months ago it started gettin like a bubble ? and now it just hurts really bad. and i dont wanna get it cut out.. and ive tried salt water. should i put ice on it? and the diamond screws on an off and if i take the diamond off i feel like its going to cover it thats how swollen it is :( thats i why ive been considering ice. any advice? it doesnt look like its rejectin it well i dont think anyways. thanks

• 257 Marisol // Oct 5, 2011 at 6:06 pm

  So my piercing was pulled on by my child and I want to know what I can to do fix it I love it and I don’t Know what to do please help me?

• 258 Kelsey // Oct 11, 2011 at 10:49 am

  im thinking about getting a microdermal piercing on the top of my wrist. but before i got it done i wanted to ask a few questions… (btw im in the UK)
  How old do you have to be to get one done?
  Does it hurt alot?
  Is that^ a good place to have it done?
  Is there a high chance of rejection, bearing in mind none of my other piercings have rejected before? (Tragus, Helix, 4 Lobe, Belly Button, Nose)
  How much does it cost (UK) ?
  Thanks x

• 259 Loco8 // Oct 20, 2011 at 1:50 am

  Where can I get a microdermal in the States (not Hawaii or Alaska) at the age of 14? Well Imma be 15 on the 17th of next month

• 260 Sadie // Oct 20, 2011 at 9:14 am

  Hi there, I got 2 dermals on my wrist about a year ago. They seemed to have settled in just fine then they took shots each of becoming infected. They caught on things very easily and could be quite uncomfortable at times. Although I have to concede they look blooming tremendous. Unfortunately after trying everything to keep them clean and free from infection I decided I would have them removed. I had heard many horror stories about the removal process and was really terrified of having it done. But yesterday I bit the bullet and went back to my piercer who charged me a small fee of £10 to have both removed. I am not going to lie it was rather painful and uncomfortable but was over quickly. It hasn’t healed enough yet to see how bad the scarring is, but I am hoping it is not too bad. The only thing I would say to anyone considering it is think really hard and if you have sensitive skin like mine it is probably worth steering clear. I am very much a person who has to try thing for themselves hence the reason I got the dermal in the first place. But I definitely would NOT have them done again. But everyone’s story will be completely different. All I would say is just think about it carefully; as although they can be removed this can be painful and leave scarring :) Here’s hoping mines heals fine and I have no more problems :( x

• 261 BillieJean // Oct 27, 2011 at 11:47 am

  I just got done getting my MRI. I did not have to have my dermal removed.
  It depends on the Technician and where the Dermal is and where the MRI needs to be completed.
  Because my MRI was of my lower back and my Dermal is in my chest, I had nothing to worry about :) I won’t lie I was scared to death during it and it vibrated a little but nothing more than that.
  My best advice to anyone who needs an MRI and you have a dermal is this:
  Be open and talk to your technician about your options. They will let you know if it cannot be done. My technician was amazing. I have 24 piercings and all I had to remove was my nipple rings and my belly button ring.
  I do not regret my dermal, I have had it for 2 months now, it is still red but I take very good care of it. I get a lot of compliments on it (even from my boss)

• 262 BillieJean // Oct 27, 2011 at 11:59 am

  Kelsy,
  Here are some things to remember when you are getting a dermal,
  1. How often is that body part exposed to abuse
  2. How much is that body part going to move
  3. How easily can something get caught to it in that area
  With that said, you want to get one in your wrist which would be very pretty but The wrist is exposed to a lot. Sweaters, jackets, long sleeve clothing, jewlery (such as bracelets), banging it off something. When it gets caught on something it does not feel good at all!
  Now there maybe some who will say that they have one and they have no problems. So please remember this is only my opinion and what you need to think about before getting it. This is a permanent piercing.
  Now if you body has not rejected piercings before then you should be good. My body LOVES piercings and mine has not rejected at all.
  It does hurt, it is only supposed to last a minute but in the area you want it, it would take longer because there is not meat to slide it in. It feels like a cigar burn.
  Mine took 2 minutes. If you want to see how it is done I have a video of mine getting done on Youtube, search for Dermal chest piercing. My name is Sweetdreams37 on Youtube :) Send me an email if you have any questions. billiejeanweymanmorsett@gmail.com

• 263 Vicki // Oct 30, 2011 at 1:42 pm

  Hey, i want to get a tattoo and a Microdermal – Surface Anchors, but wondering is it better to get the tattoo done first or the piercing. because the piercing will be part of the design.

• 264 Kaitlin // Nov 3, 2011 at 6:18 pm

  I’ve had microdermals on both sides of my hips for over 2 years with no problems. I accidently ripped one out due to being caught on my pants. He re pierced it in a different spot. It does not seem infected…but the piercing hurts more than normal..It feels to be too tight? Is this possible? Should I go back to him to loosen it or can I?

• 265 DaShay // Nov 5, 2011 at 3:09 am

  I’ve been thinking about getting a microdermal piercing on each of my inner thighs. But I wanna know more about the risks. Can anyone help please?

• 266 emily // Nov 10, 2011 at 7:12 pm

  Okay I have one single dermal anchor on the nape of my neck, I’ve had it about 3months and its been fine and healed really well.
  But I just caught it getting changed and now its like half poking out, do you think it will go back properly? Gutted because I adore it!

• 267 Mandy // Nov 12, 2011 at 4:55 am

  I’m 15 and I want 3 microdermal hip piercings on each side should I and do they hurt and I’m really skinny !

• 268 Jessica :) // Nov 14, 2011 at 5:48 pm

  I am debating when whether or not I want to get a microdermal piercing in between my boobs. I want two (2 for $100), they look so pretty but I am scared of infection and how much the process hurts. I have 10 piercings and 7 tattoos so I am pretty much used to needles. But for some odd reason I’m freaking out about this one. I guess it’s all the youtube videos of shakey hands and people bleeding loll… I’m doing it as a early christmas gift to myself and I’m taking my 16yr old bro with me to get him his second piercing in his ear lobe… so if I do get it done, I don’t want to chicken out like I think I’m going to. I guess what I’m most nervous about is the procedure…how bad does it hurt? Also, how easily will it come out in the location I plan on getting it in? EeEeeK! :)

• 269 shayla // Nov 14, 2011 at 10:22 pm

  hey i wanted to get two of them on my color bones but i was wondering if it makes any diffrents that i have had my bellt button pierced many many times and it keeps rejecting it even with titanem so i was wondering if it might have the same effect? the odd thaing is that i have many other piercings on my face and have never had a problum with them at all…plz help asap!!

• 270 Ally // Nov 14, 2011 at 10:31 pm

  hey guys thanks for all the info it was great made the step today and got my very own microdermal put in on the side in the little grove above my hip it looks great and it didnt hurt as bad as i thought it would :) cant wait to get my next one :D

• 271 Claire // Nov 15, 2011 at 7:41 pm

  Microdermals on your wrist should be fine as long as your careful with it.
  I had a skin diver behind my ear last year, it fell out within 2 months as my body rejected it. About 6 weeks ago I got a microdermal in my hand and it’s beautiful! People always moan about snagging etc but as long as your careful it’s fine. For the first month I slept with a plaster loosely on it.. If I’m going out on a night out I cover it also because I know what night clubs can be like with people knocking into you! I think the age in the uk is 16 but not 100% may be 18.
  As regards to pain.. I find microdermals much less painful then piercings/tattoos. I have 3 tattoos and 7 piercings. Microdermals heal so much quicker then piercings I find ( my cartilage piercing was done 7 months ago and is still healing!)
  I paid £25 for mine from a reputable piercer.
  No idea about removal and is something I don’t look forward too!

• 272 BillieJean // Nov 16, 2011 at 3:53 pm

  Jessica,
  That is where I have mine. It feels like a cigar burn. If you look on youtube mine is on there. look for dermal chest piercing. My name in there is Sweetdreams37. I love mine. I wont lie mine almost got rejected but there is a concaution I use that healed it quick and now I have no problems at all. It is important to keep up on it and take extreme care of it. I get a lot of compliments on mine and I would not change it for the world.

• 273 BillieJean // Nov 16, 2011 at 4:57 pm

  Sadie get some Vitamin E pills and break them open and put it on your cuts where they were removed. Alternate it with Aloh if your not allergic and I promise you will have little to no scarring

• 274 BillieJean // Nov 16, 2011 at 4:59 pm

  Vicky Get the tattoo first then the peircing

• 275 BillieJean // Nov 16, 2011 at 5:00 pm

  Emily go back to your peircer and see if it can be saved. He / she may be able to push it back in safely

• 276 BillieJean // Nov 16, 2011 at 5:01 pm

  Kaitlin,
  Call your peircer and let them know what you are experiencing. They will be able to tell you what to do and they will let you know if it would be best to go in and see them. (Just play it safe)

• 277 Hannah Krueger // Dec 3, 2011 at 4:26 am

  I got two Hip microdermals put in back in april and about 2 weeks ago my left one got ripped out =/ it hurt sooo bad!!! The left one was the only one that gave me trouble because my jeans always got snagged on tht one . I realized that i had problems with it because it was slightly lower. I want to get it re done , so I was wondering how long do I have to wait ?? Help please !!! <3

• 278 Kumora // Dec 5, 2011 at 4:35 pm

  hi i been really wanting to get a 12 point dermal corset piercing and it be as permenant as possable, here are my questions,
  1. if i got slightly curved barbells put in insted of the loops would that help just like a belly button or eyebrow would that help it heal,?
  ik ur back is curved and i heard that it wouldnt take for a permenant effect.
  2. i also heard about the teflon rope with the ball how is that ? i heard it moves with ur body better.
  i have 12 piercings and i have not had any wanting to rejects, brow, nose, lip, tongue, navel, clit , ears.
  i heard that half the ppl that get there brow pierced have had it grow out, i have not had that problem, is that a good sign that my body might not reject the dermals?
  3. is there a way to help ensure that ur body dose not reject it?
  im pretty sure if i got the dermals i would b getting the disks so they could heal
  4. wat is the diff between the microdermal and a regular dermal?
  i have seen many ppl with inplants some on the top of there head, down the middle of there back . they have had them for a long time and can change to spikes or round heads.
  5. do they have a chance of them rejecting to? or are those different?
  i want to ensure i can take the best care of them as i can i see alot of pple use salt and water im thinking or using alcohol aswell in the shower.
  i sleep on my stomach any ways and usualy js about naked wen i sleep so will that help with the healing aswell ?

  pls any help with any of the questions i have asked about and all i have mentions would b grestly appreciated

• 279 Lulu // Dec 15, 2011 at 1:35 am

  I had 2 surface bar piercing on my hips but they got rejected and i had to take them out. I am planning on getting micro dermals on my hips again. Is there a chance they will be rejected too?

• 280 pokes // Dec 18, 2011 at 12:45 am

  Curt is an idiot… For 5 years exp… He should know that quality jewelry is never magnetic… And most dermal bases are made out of titanium .. titanium is used when ppl are sensitive to metals.. and is non magnetic…. I went through the mri machine with 6 dermals… No reaction.. they didnt even warm… And tattoo inks made today.. dont react to mri machines…. Also… He should know that a hot sea salt soak on a pissed off microdermal is the best thing u can do.. it draws out the impurities…. And the heat also promotes healing….. Btw… The measurements are strict and must be followed to the T… 1 cup water as hot as a drinkable cup of coffee…. And 1/4 tsp LEVEL of SEA salt… Soak for 5 -10 mins … Lightly press to coax fluid out… Dont force… If no fluid comes out… Dont traumatize the dermal more… By pressing and squeezing… rinse with cold water when finished…. And yes… Aged dermals will need to have the connected tissue cut…. Though its not often felt… And its less tramatic than ripping it out. >i have 10 years exp and common sense.. PLUS i use this grey matter between my ears sometimes<

• 281 alicia // Dec 20, 2011 at 12:06 am

  just some stuff ik about dermals from sites, my piercer, or my own experience.
  I got mine three days ago, one on each side of my clavicle. They are beauitful, and seem to be somewhat socially exceptable, my boss dosnt mind one big, but when ppl hear i got them some ppl cringe and say ew. ppl hate things that are different to them. I would suggest dermals to anyone who wants something beautiful and different and in an abstract place. They have a very low rejection rate. My piercer has 6, all healed perfectly, she says if you treat them good, so will your body. Last night, on day two, it was finally time to take off my first batch of bandaids because they were bloody. My left one felt different since the minute i got it, but i ignored it. when i unbandaged it, i relaized it was popped up at an upwards diagonal, it scared me, turns out it was just loose and needed some pressure. I put tighter bandaids on and they r doing great. no infection at all yet, i clean them good, i folow the instructions my piercer gave me. The trick is to keep pressure on them for your first twoo weeks, keep bandaids on them 24/7 except when u clean, and minimum 7 times a day, put ur thumbs on them, press down, and count to ten, it helps them stay secure and find their placing.

• 282 missy // Dec 21, 2011 at 9:15 am

  hey right i had 2 dermals done either side of my eye yesterday, iam not happy as they are out of line, by 1mm… ones higher. the guy reckons it will settle but im not convinced… there aint much swelling but can this happen???

• 283 Tiana // Jan 17, 2012 at 8:48 pm

  I want to get a nape piercing ( my neck ) but can it rip out ? Like if you are sleeping i dont want to spend 140 dollars for it to rid out !? plz answer

• 284 Eryn // Jan 26, 2012 at 2:34 am

  Hi, I got my back dimples pierced (with steel jewelry)
  My right side has completely grown over.
  Just wondering if there is any point in going back to the piercer, or if I will have to get it surgically removed.
  * The piercing grew over VERY quickly, and because of school / family situations I did not have time to go see a piercer to get it removed before this happened.

• 285 amy // Jan 29, 2012 at 3:30 pm

  this is actual rubbish, i had a micro dermal on my hand for 2 years actually loved it, it doesnt have to be removed surgically! had mine removed today by the tattoist, they just use the same way to, with the tool they put it in with, the amount of rumours is shocking! :) By the way i had mine out because novelty wore off but loved it! hurt a little getting it out but absoloutly fine!

• 286 Bri // Feb 3, 2012 at 9:33 pm

  I’ve had hip dermal piercings for about two and a half years. Every once in a while they’d get caught on stuff, and a few of those times they would get slightly infected and I’d get a little bit of yellow crust around the piercing. It would be fine within two or three days. HOWEVER, about close to a month ago, I noticed one of them was swelling. Well, it’s still swollen. I have been taking antibiotics for that, and putting anti-bacterial ointment and even covering it w/ a bandaid. But it’s getting worse and worse. No yellow crusting around it though. And the other piercing on the other side seems to be doing just fine. Can anyone please tell me what’s going on? I’d really be horrified if I would have to take it out.

• 287 Jessica // Feb 13, 2012 at 12:21 am

  I got a microdermal piercing on my hip about a month ago, It looked great for a while and I have been cleaning in almost every day and keeping a band aid on it at night. Recently its gotten really swollen to the point where it looks like its sinking in but I believe that is just because its swelled up so much..? and there is some clear/yellowish fluid that comes out of it, i read that this can just be a sign of healing but its starting to worry me. It doesn’t hurt one bit it just doesn’t look the healthiest…Does this sound normal?

• 288 Sarah // Feb 16, 2012 at 10:20 pm

  I have a dermal piercing in my shoulder and the jewelry came out and now it is starting to skin over. Is it ABSOLUTELY necessary that I have it removed or can I just let the skin grow over it and let that be that?

• 289 amanda // Feb 29, 2012 at 3:20 pm

  I’ve had my dermal on my face for 7 months and it’s rejecting but I don’t have the funds to have it removed. What will happen if I let it fall out on its own? As much detailed information as possible please.

• 290 Misty // Feb 29, 2012 at 7:26 pm

  ok i have a microdermal that is 25 days old, there has always been a flap type gap from were the guy made the whole for the anchor its also been raised up a little on that end now i can see metal i dont know if its trying to come out or just still healing?? and word of advise, should i put a bandaie on it ???

• 291 Misty // Feb 29, 2012 at 7:28 pm

  i would go back to the piercer but his mom just passed away and he is dealing with that

• 292 Rosii // Mar 14, 2012 at 10:56 am

  how would you know if the pericing is full healded ?

• 293 pamela // Mar 15, 2012 at 7:31 pm

  Its been 2 years since i got a dermal piercing next to my eye and it is not healing. I might not feel anything for a few weeks and then it gets a little tender, with little discharge, whats wrong? I have a medal anchor and havent worn a top in 6 months

• 294 coreyhunter // Mar 20, 2012 at 9:39 am

  hello i got three done on my chest 2 yesterday 1 two days ago when do i quit bandaging them during the day? one piercer told me 3 days another said a couple weeks help?

• 295 Anna P. // Mar 27, 2012 at 11:12 am

  i got my microdermals on my back a few weeks ago & i just wanna know how long should i wait until i can sleep on my back?

• 296 chris // Mar 31, 2012 at 3:10 pm

  always use ptfe or titanium….if u do surface of dermals…k…

• 297 leena // Apr 1, 2012 at 1:45 pm

  Hi I got 3 dermals on helix pierced two week ago and the two top once bled alittle yesterday while I was sleeping.. today they seem a bit bruised is this normal?? One of them seems like under the top its sticking out should I be very concerned??

• 298 Christine // Apr 13, 2012 at 10:11 am

  Hi,
  I’ve been wanting a microdermals for a really long time, I want two on my collar bones to emphasize em, though the idea of it being semi permanent is the only thing stopping me. Will I eventually have to take it out overtime?

• 299 Rachel // Apr 16, 2012 at 12:43 pm

  Hey iv got 2 dermals on the nape of my neck. I got them done when i was 16 (uk age requirement) and have had them for almost one year.
  They do occasionaaly swell but usually go down. I was shocked when someone said you had to wait a year to change the tops! I got mine changed after like a month haha.
  They cost me £ 70 for both, and as for the pain, it does hurt but its tolerable!
  If you are serious about getting one just go for it but look after it! :) let me know if you have any questions!

• 300 charlotte // May 13, 2012 at 7:57 pm

  hello,
  ive been considering a microdermal for a while now but i have been put off by the fact it is permanent, if i would like it removed how would i go about it?
  another thing is i do where long tops and woolen jumpers, how will it affect the peircing?
  thanks

• 301 Kierra // Jun 15, 2012 at 4:02 pm

  I’m seventeen and in a couple of weeks I plan on getting my belly button pierced or a double lower back dermal. Which one would be the safest, and heals the most considering my age. I have done my research on lower back dermal and I really like the dermal. But I’m afraid that since I have a big butt and love handles will it effect the dermal and make it sink in.

• 302 Tina // Jun 18, 2012 at 4:42 pm

  Hello,

  Im thinking of getting two microdermals under one of my collarbones. I was just wondering if any of you know if they reject very easily or not? The skin in that region is constantly moving so I just thought that, that may impede with the healing process. Anyone have collarbone microdermals??

• 303 chelsea // Jun 19, 2012 at 12:09 pm

  For those of you who have problems with rejection of dermal anchors due to snagging or tares might I suggest that you crush up ib profen mixed with a little tiny bit of water and put it around the dermal and sometimes its not a garentee but sometimes if you catch it soon enough then it will stop rejecting. Ive had two dermals placed in. One in the face and one in the wrist. The one of my face started rejecting and my piercer told me about the ib profen but I didn’t catch it soon enough and I snagged the one of my wrist and immediately did what she told me to do and I was fine.

• 304 Rookie // Jun 21, 2012 at 9:48 pm

  Hi, I’m 16 and for the last year and a half I’ve wanted 2 n’ 2 microdermal hip piercings. with all the stories here. it almost sounds like a bad idea. On the other hand, I’ve got two other piercings that healed pretty fast and are fine. The other piercings are a nose stud and an eyebrow. I’m wondering what opinion you have? should i get them?

• 305 Sandra // Jul 7, 2012 at 12:08 pm

  In December of 2010 I had a dermal piercing put in my neck, looked like I had a necklace on, in February of 2012 I had to have it taken out due to what I thought was becuase my grandson pushed on it and dislodged it and another one put in. Now I notice the new one is coming out too and I think its because my body is rejecting it. I have my tongue pierced and had to purchase plastic barbells because my body couldn’t handle the metal. Would a plastic dermal anchor be better then? Please advise.

  Thanks

• 306 Vicky Lee // Aug 7, 2012 at 6:16 am

  Heya, i had a microdermal in my middle finger, yes i was aware and warned by my piercer that it isnt the best place but i did it anyways. well it was fine for two weeks-ish, but now it has swollen up and my skin feels quite tight. it isnt red and doesnt hurt but im just a little worried that its swollen down to my knuckle.

  Thanks

• 307 Jenny // Sep 21, 2012 at 9:59 pm

  I’ve had my two collarbone dermals for about a year now. Just recently one got irritated and I treated/cleaned it every day. Now, the left side of the base is poking out to the point of being seen, but is still under a small layer of skin. I was wondering if there was a way for piercer to make a small cut and kinda push it back in so that I can save it?? If not, how long would it take for the removal process to heal so that I can put in another dermal, cause I really don’t want to be asymmetrical.. Thanks in advance for any help!

• 308 Cyndi // Sep 30, 2012 at 9:55 pm

  I have been reading multiple comments about MRIs, I just recently have had one 2 days ago and they are fine with certain piercings in as long as u notify them that certain ones can’t be removed, as ur making the appointment..I have a surface piercing in my nape which surprisingly lasted me 3 years so far so I refuse to take it out ever, and dermals obv u can’t rip them out of ur skin to get the MRI, and and personal areas like genitals or nipples I don’t think they bother either. It’s not about the magnetism, they know all modern piercings are not magnetic, they’re more concerned with the fact that it may heat up in ur skin and also blur imaging. Work ur magic and ull be fine :)

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