Dear Body Candy,

I've seen people get dermal studs in their ring finger instead of wedding rings. I think it's so unique and I'm seriously considering getting it done. I am concerned with possible complications though. Is it a bad idea? 

Thanks,

Valeria

Body Candy: Hey Valeria!

Those finger dermals are awfully enticing! Unfortunately, transdermal piercings are widely considered to be “long-term temporary” piercings. This means that while you may be able to sustain the piercing for a period of years, they almost always inevitably reject. The best place for a dermal is one that doesn’t move or come into contact with much of anything, It doesn’t take much to cause the rejection process to start – catching the jewelry on a piece of clothing can be enough to do it. And what comes into contact with more things on daily basis than your fingers? So, while transdermal piercing for a wedding ring looks awesome, it’s not something you’ll be able to keep forever. Best to go with some other option. Happy piercing!

Love, 

Body Candy

Dear Body Candy,

 I took my septum jewelry out and now I can’t get it back in. Do septum piercings close up quickly? Should I try to force it through? Thank you.   

Tanya P. 

Body Candy: Hey Tanya,

Sadly, some types of piercings will start to close up very quickly. Fresh piercings especially fall into this category, but even some established piercings will start to close if the jewelry is removed. Should this happen, you never want to force the jewelry through. This can lead to injury and bleeding, even if the piercing was already healed. If you go to a professional piercer, they can use something called an insertion taper to help get your jewelry back in. The worst-case scenario is that you must let it heal completely and get it re-pierced. This usually requires four to twelve weeks of letting the piercing close, depending on how large the gauge, what area was pierced, and how long you had it. Best of luck!

Love,

Body Candy