Tuesday February 10th, 2009 @ 1:34 PM
Hey,
I really want to get my hips pierced for my 18th birthday, and i love the look of a surface piercing - where the balls stick out just above the skin. However, it seems that they are almost definetely going to reject and i was wondering if it is possible to get the same effect using dermal anchors.
Also, what would be the approximate difference in price between the two options?
Thankyou.
IMHO, the ONLY advantages surfaces bars have over anchors are:
-Easier to put in and easier to remove.
-One piercing give your two points, which makes it more cost effective.
Aside from those 2 reasons, I have never seen a situation where I felt a surface bar was a better bet than anchors.
Hips are notoriously difficult to heal, to have the best chance possible I’d advise anchors with flat disc ends to heal them.
+8 / 8 votes 
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Posted by Sean Philips | Permalink | 2 Comments
Friday February 6th, 2009 @ 10:06 AM
I have two surface piercings on my wrist done with ptfe and I’m wondering if they are starting to reject… Both piercings seem to be settling quite well, and I’ve had them for around 6/7 months.
I recently had a dermal anchor put in between the two piercings and I’m thinking of having the surface piercings redone with dermal anchors to acheive the same effect, but due to the cost I don’t want to retire the surfaces if they are looking fine.
Anyway here are a couple of photos, any help and your opinion would be awesome!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3242322333_88cdff16cc.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3242322849_8765699209.jpg
Bobbin.
The inflammation is on the inner portion of the piercing and you will notice that this redness will start to follow the length of the bar. I would retire them sooner rather than later. In my opinion, PTFE is not the best material for surface work and you would have had a better chance of success with surface bars fitted with flat discs, particularly in that area where balls are likely to catch on clothing.
The problem with PTFE is that although flexible it is still a straight piece of jewellery. This causes pressure at the piercing points and it is this pressure that will encourage your body to reject the bar. having a bar that has 90 degree bends where it exits helps alleviate some of the pressure thus lessening (but not wholly removing) the likelihood of rejection. PTFE may very well be flexible, but it isn’t as flexible as skin.
+13 / 13 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 2 Comments
Thursday February 5th, 2009 @ 12:51 PM
I’m contemplating getting a set of transdermals, but I’m not sure if I’ll be able to put the jewellery in that I want to.
What I want to do , is get two transdermals on my forehead, and put in (likely custom-made), alien antenna. I’m not sure, but I figure any kind of metal would be too heavy as I’d like them to be a couple of inches, but I’m hoping there is someone out there who can do custom jewellery that could make me a set of antenna that I could wear, which would also be flexible enough to allow some wiggle as I walk.
Is this possible, or would it stress the piercing too much?
thanks!
Once the transdermal heals fully (assuming it does, which is FAR from always the case), a flexible end that is not too heavy, should be fine. As far as having it made, damn near anything is possible. For example find the antenna that you like that were made for something else and have the threading tapped into the bottom of this antenna or have it held on by a prong setting. Finding someone to make these ends may be difficult. I have dealt with Greg@ Infinite Body and Barry@ Anatometal, for custom transdermal pieces in the past. I don’t know if either would want to take on something like this, but they would be a good place to start.
PS:You may also want to consider trying large gauge micros, Anatometal makes them up to an 8 ga now, instead of the trandsermals.
+9 / 9 votes
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Posted by Sean Philips | Permalink | 2 Comments
Thursday February 5th, 2009 @ 12:24 PM
I’ve wanted my nape pierced for a while now but I’m worried about it rejecting. My piercer told me that 7 out of 10 nape peircings will reject. Is there any way of knowing whether or not it will reject before I get it done? I don’t really want to pay 60 euro for somnething that will reject straight away 
7 out of 10! (I love baseless statistics) No, there’s no saying that your piercing will or will not reject.
While there’s always a risk, there are many things you can factor in to greatly reduce the risk of your piercing rejecting over time.
-Find a reputable piercer who has a portfolio to show you of fresh and healed surface piercings they’ve done.
-Ensure the placement of your piercing sits in an area that doesn’t run the risk of rubbing or catching on clothing or hair nor sits in an area of high movement.
-Opt for a “shorter” surface bar. I personally find greater success with surface piercings where the barbell isn’t longer than about 3/4″. The shorter the barbell, the less work the piercing has to do to drain
-be pierced with an actual surface bar. NOT a bendy piece of plastic or teflon tubing. I offer implant grade titanium, flat-based surface barbells to my clients.
-Wear flat discs on the barbell to reduce the risk of trauma to the piercing in day-to-day wear.
-Practise gentle but diligent aftercare. Hot compresses and minimal fussing help to promote healing without irritating these initially delicate piercings. Most importantly, be a clean, healthy person~!
With all of these factors in your favor, the likelihood of your piercing rejecting or you experiencing problems with it are greatly reduced.
+5 / 7 votes 
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Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | 1 Comment
Friday January 16th, 2009 @ 9:01 PM
just got my nape piercing recently and was just wondering if the it is fine or rejecting can you ladies and gentlemen please help me out
please reply back thank you for your time
I wouldn’t know if your nape piercing is rejecting without a) seeing it (even a picture?) b) you describing reasons, if any, you have for wondering if it’s rejecting.
+4 / 22 votes 
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Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | 1 Comment
Tuesday January 13th, 2009 @ 9:49 AM
Hi, I have had my nape pierced for about 6 1/2 months but over the last month or so it has developed two large red lumps around the two points, especially on the left side. I was wondering if you know what they are and how to clear them up?!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/KenjiStepUp/DSCF0072-1.jpg
I have been cleaning the piercing twice a day with a salt water solution and I have been doin salt water baths also. I’m nearly 100% it is not an infection as my piercing hasn’t feel this good, it is not sore, uncomfortable or itchy.
I hope someone can help me because I love it! Don’t want to get rid of it!
Thanks!
Luke
From the picture, I’d say your piercing was on its way out. Alot of the rise on the bar is visible which means that it is becoming shallower. I would seriously consider retiring it at this stage so’s to avoid too much scarring and then have it pierced again at a later date. If you allow it to heal at this point, there is no reason why the scar tissue would limit future placement.
I’m sorry. I know that’s not the answer you wanted to hear.
+12 / 12 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | Comments
Tuesday December 9th, 2008 @ 2:48 PM
Hey guys,
I’m not new to piercing, but I could really use your input on this. I’m thinking about reviving a personal favorite of mine while I’m home for the holidays - the sternum piercing. (I’ve had one for nearly four years before I had to retire it due to a bad case of the body hives . . . gross.)
There is a little scarring in the area, but not too much - but that’s not what I’m worried about. Since removing my piercing, I’ve been living a much more active lifestyle; running, climbing, swimming, yoga, weight-lifting, the whole bit. I’m prepared to compromise parts of my regimen for the healing process, but I’m wondering what the experts say about long-term wear and tear on my piercing. Would I have to give up lifting (specifically my chest)? What would you recommend for jewelry - titanium or something a little more flexible? Is there the possibility that the scar tissue might become inflamed, or will it help to “anchor in” the piercing, so to speak?
Thanks for considering my query. Keep on rocking the subculture!
<3 Colie
Lifestyle does have a big impact on the success of surface work. It can be temperamental at the best of times but add a dose of active to the mix and chances are your piercing won’t stick around for too long. Climbing and surface work is not a happy combination and the yoga and bench presses won’t help. I’d say pick something more likely to heal with ease.
+5 / 5 votes
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Posted by Tiff Badhairdo | Permalink | 2 Comments
Saturday November 15th, 2008 @ 3:00 PM
Hi,
I’ve been wondering this for some time, and held off on getting my microdermals just for precautionary measures.
I used to have my sternum pierced with a bar, and it began to reject so I took it out.
I have two scars on my chest obviously, but if I got microdermals put in where those scars are, would it have any more of a chance to reject, would it hurt more, or is it even reccomended?
Thanks in advance.
:)<3
At this point, the prevailing experience seems to be that if you can avoid putting microdermals in spots where there is scar tissue, that is typically best. Some people experience no problems having microdermals where scar tissu is, but many people find that they have a prolonged healing time and/or seem more likely to reject.
My advice would be to put them slightly away from the scar tissue if it will still allow you to achieve what you are going for aesthetically. Obviously, consulting with a piercer who has experience with microdermals is also important.
If you absolutely must do them in the same spot, it may be worth investing some time and money into a scar-reduction product such Mederma (there are several others).
+5 / 5 votes
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Posted by Derek Lowe | Permalink | 2 Comments
Tuesday November 11th, 2008 @ 3:01 AM
I got my cleavage pierced 2 and a half days ago, Iv been looking after it correctly..but I noticed today that the bar can be seem slightly through my skin , just like a slight grey shadow. Its not too red and the entry and exit holes of the bar are okay just a little sore, not inflamed..I was wondering if the piercing is beginning to migrate ?
If after two days you can already see the colour of the metal of the bar under your skin, you should probably see a piercer and have the jewelry removed… By the sounds of it, it’s on it’s way out.
+5 / 5 votes
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Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | 1 Comment
Thursday October 30th, 2008 @ 7:36 PM
I’ve been considering suturing on an armband, but I’ve never done any piercings before and I can’t find anything like this on BME or other sites, so I’d like some advice. The plan is to shave the area which the armband will cover (although that might not be necessary if I’m only leaving it in a few weeks?), and basically sew the armband to my skin on both edges. I’d tie the sutures loosely to reduce pulling.
Is this a terrible idea? What hazards should I be looking out for?
I guess the idea is only terrible depending on the desired end result.
Suturing a design around your arm to leave in for a few weeks and then remove will leave you with a pretty festering-looking wound as if you got a sliver and left it in your skin.
If the sutures didn’t reject in that short period of time (which is likely) you could still be left with very uneven scarring (which tends to be permanent)
I personally don’t think it’s a brilliant idea to leave something like that in for a long period of time. However, I think it could look nice for a very temporary stay for a few photos and then removed in the same day.
+6 / 10 votes
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