What's the difference between a surface and a dermal piercing?

 

Dermal Piercings

• A piercing with no "exit point"

• Dermal anchors are inserted beneath the dermal layer of your skin.

• Dermal jewelry is anchored by a base that sits beneath the skin, leaving the top exposed for a decorative jewelry end.

• Dermal anchors may have a round base or a footed (bar-like) base with small holes in them - as your piercing heals, your tissue will grow through these holes, helping to keep your dermal snug and in-place.

• Can be inserted with either a needle or a biopsy punch.

• Biopsy punch method - a small swath (punch) of skin is removed to allow for space for the dermal anchor to sit. Typically less painful overall and tends to reject less often than other methods.

• Needle method - your piercer will create a space for the dermal anchor underneath the dermal layer of skin. You may have to use this method depending on your state/country of origin and its individual laws.

What's the difference between a dermal and a surface piercing?

• One main difference - surface piercings have an exit point

• Surface piercings are typically fitted with a surface bar

• During a surface piercing procedure, the piercer will pinch the skin and stick the needle through the pinched area.

• If you are using a surface bar for a piercing, staple-shaped surface bar is most appropriate.

• Surface piercings and dermal piercings come with a significantly higher chance of rejection. They tend to suffer from snags which tend to set your piercings off on a journey of migration or rejection.

• Surface bar might see more complications due to scarring.

• Dermals are increasing in popularity over surface bars.

• Both are considered long-term temporary piercings.

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