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How to Get Dermal Piercings

Microdermal piercings, also known as surface piercings or surface anchors, are a type of body piercing that gives the illusion of a jewel or bead floating on the surface of the skin. The jewelry used for microdermals looks like a labret stud with an oval foot featuring small holes. Tissue grows through these holes as the piercing heals, anchoring it firmly beneath the skin and helping to prevent rejection, a common problem with surface piercings.

Instructions

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      Call or email piercing shops in your area to locate a piercer certified by the Association of Professional Piercers or use the "locate a member" function at safepiercing.org.

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      Visit the piercer's shop and look through his portfolio for pictures of microdermal piercings he has done in the past. Look for the piercing you want in the piercer's portfolio to confirm that he has experience performing it.

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      Eat within two hours of your piercing appointment. Eating keeps your blood sugar stable and minimizes your risk of becoming lightheaded during or after the procedure.

    • 4

      Breathe deeply while the piercer performs the piercing. Focus on even inhalation and exhalation.

    • 5

      Follow your piercer's aftercare instructions carefully for the full length of time instructed to ensure that your piercing heals correctly.

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