…a thought struck me: what if I ever had to get an MRI?

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Monday September 17th, 2007 @ 3:59 PM

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Hello - I have been interested in microdermals (or dermal anchoring, whatever you want to call it) since the technique’s inception. I have been considering replacing my beloved and much mourned nape piercing with microdermals - it seemed like a good option for a piercing I want to have forever. I had been holding off until my trusted piercer, who is also an RN, decided he was comfortable with the procedure (he has concerns about their long-term viability and potential long-term effects). I was just about to call him and ask if he was ready to consider it, when a thought struck me: what if I ever had to get an MRI? Has this ever come up? Has anyone given any thought to what would happen in this scenario, and has it called into question the viability of a “permanent” piercing?

Unless you have a medical condition pulling out the old “what if I need an MRI” card is a little random. I mean people with transdermals can find some way to get them I’m sure. Also all the good microdermals are titanium which causes little to no problems with an MRI. I’d say to just remove the endpiece, the jewelry itself is extremely wee in size and I doubt it would cause a problem. If it really came down to a pinch they can be permanently removed with minimal effort.

- Ryan Ouellette

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