microdermal anchors and dry skin?
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Tuesday May 6th, 2008 @ 2:30 AM
Filed under: Surface/Unusual
I recently had four microdermal anchors put in over my clavicles about four weeks ago, since then three have healed up fairly nicely but I’ve noticed that one of them has a bit of swelling under the skin. It’s not pussy and not red but noticeably swelling. I’m wondering if they’re scar tissue in the piercing causing it to swell. the skin itself over and the hole feels a bit tough and thick. Also, I’ve had the skin around all four piercings become flaky and not sure what I should use on them that’s safe for them.
If you could please reply with what form of aftercare protocols you are using, it’d be greatly appreciated. Also if you could please inform us how the procedure was done? Was it done with a needle or was it a biopsy/dermal punch?
Personally, and I know this is the unpopular opinion, but I’m a firm believer in that the whole claim that Microdermals heal within weeks, is completely and utterly false. 4 weeks old is still very fresh and still in the stages of healing. If anything there will be a superficial fistula of newly forming skin cells, but there is nothing I can potentially believe “scar tissue” related that could cause the swelling you’re suggesting.
If there is fluid collecting in the fistula and causing swelling, one suggestion is to do some hot damp saline compresses to try and draw the fluid up and out from the area. As for the flakey skin I’m honestly unable to troubleshoot the issue until the aftercare protocols are stated and some other troubleshooting situations like bandages, soaps/cleansers used,etc.
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2 Responses to “microdermal anchors and dry skin?”
I absolutely agree with your “unpopular” opinion on this one. It is only now after nine months that I feel like my microdermals are beginning to be solid. They healed wonderfully I didn’t have any huge problems at all. However, it is only since they were seven months old that they feel healed to me. For the first several months they would go in and out of slightly sore/red/unhappy periods, only now can they be bumped or moved without any consequences. So there!
Amber on May 6th, 2008 at 9:57 pmI also agree… I have 2 sets of 2 anchors now. I’ve found that the ones in between my shoulder blades calmed down faster than those on my chest. I’ve also noticed twinges still when tightening or changing jewelry. Also, my chest ones stayed swollen well into the second month and for much of my third.
Sarah on May 8th, 2008 at 1:00 amLeave a Comment