Surface Bars

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Tuesday February 5th, 2008 @ 10:24 PM

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How are Surface Bars inserted in the skin…and what are the usual risks and how big of a chance are they to occur with, Lower back, Nape, Hip Bones, and Under the belly button piercings.

Surface bars can be inserted by using various methods (ie. punch & taper, scalpelling, freehand piercing w/ needle, clamped piercing w/ needle, etc.). Different piercers will have different preferences in regards to which procedure they deem the best, but some of these methods are much more practical than others. If you would like a thorough explanation as to how one of these individual methods are done, please write back to inquire.

Municipal/provincial/state laws and/or insurance companies’ guidelines may be a factor which determines whether a piercing studio will use the punch & taper method or a needle method for surface piercings. It is arguable as to which procedure is the best and most practical, so educate yourself and exercise caution when choosing your piercer for this kind of work. Some piercing artists will stand behind angled (not rounded) internally-threaded barbells where some others will stand behind PTFE jewelry. It’s up to you to draw your own conclusions.

As for risks involved, your main concerns should be the same as with any other external piercings. Follow a proper piercing aftercare regime to minimize risks and shorten healing times. It is advisable to be weary of clothing contact and/or high-action areas of the body. If your hands are used all the time, a piercing there is not likely going to have a very good chance of healing in the long run. If your piercing is placed directly under where you wear your belt, this would also not be the most practical place to attempt to heal a surface piercing.

Another crucial factor in the healing of surface piercings is your piercing placement. If you are to place a surface piercing vertically on your lower back or under your navel, there will likely be issues with tension on your jewelry when your body bends and moves. This often increases scarring and lowers your possible success rate with that jewelry placement. If your jewelry is placed horizontally in those areas or on your nape you will find that there is much less tension on your jewelry when your body moves. This should increase the chances of healing that piercing drastically.

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