Q: If I get a dermal piercing, is there any special aftercare I need to keep in mind compared to regular piercings, like with jewelry change or cleaning? What’s the biggest mistake people make with dermals?  -Jessie

A: The aftercare for dermals (aka: transdermal implants) is the same as it is for non-oral piercings. Spray twice a day with sterile saline solution  and rinse with clean running water. There is no real jewelry change involved with these. You may be able to get the top end changed but doing so does entail a risk of causing the piercing to begin to reject so it’s best to simply get a top that you are happy with when you get it done. Keep in mind, you’ll want to get something that is less likely to snag on things so something like a hemisphere shape or flat disc would be better than something high off the skin or with edges. The biggest mistake people make with dermals is expecting them to last forever. These are frequently called “long-term temporary” piercings because eventually, they nearly always will reject. It may take months, or it may take years, but eventually ninety nine percent of them will start to work their way out and need to be removed. This leaves scarring so one should also be prepared to have a scar wherever one has a dermal. Although this is true of all piercings, regardless of location or type. Scarring to some degree is inevitable. Happy piercing!

Q: Is there a jewelry trend you wish would make a comeback, or one you'd like to see fade away?  -Nate

A: Well, it’s 2025 and snake eyes piercings are still showing up on social media. It is unclear which is the bigger mystery – that piercers are still performing these or that people are still getting them. Snake eyes, in case you weren’t aware, are horizontal tongue piercings that are performed at the tip of the tongue. They bind two muscles of the tongue together, preventing them from functioning independently. This can cause issues with eating and speaking. Also, the location of the ball ends makes them highly likely to cause dental damage and the nature of the piercing makes for an extremely high rate of rejection. So, if there’s one fad that needs to go away and not return, it would be this dangerous destroyer of dental anatomy. It has already been banned by reputable piercers so if you go to get a piercing and they offer this one, you should leave. Thank you so much for asking!

Disclaimer: Body Candy is only here to give you fun and helpful advice and information when it comes to getting pierced. Always consult a professional piercer to make sure a new piercing is right for you!