Sharing a superb tip that was given to me: clean underneath your microdermal with a small angled brush (it's a makeup brush for eyeliner for exemple) choose one with gentle bristles, make sure you clean it before each use and only use it for this purpose, but the way the small angled brush slides under the piercing is so perfect you will be able to get rid of the crusties and clean the entire area as far as the little bar that pokes out of the skin to which the jewel is attached, without moving the piercing it's so easy, efficient and gentle all you have to do is make sure the brush is clean, ma,eup artists even sterilize their brushes from a client to another but you should be good just sanitazing it. I clean it with regular soap, dip it in alcohol and let it dry before using it because i don't clean the area with alcohol it's too harsh I clean the brush with it then use it wet with regular water after the shower for exemple. Once a month, unless I see something bulding up underneath because I did take the habit of checking if the piercing is ok all the time, it's my favorite piercing I did and I want it there as long as possible, I enjoy caring for it
@@wildmoonchild8210 thank you ! I hope passing the advice along will help someone else who is wondering how to deep clean the micro without wiggling it around too much, close to not even at all. Different types of these brushes exist I chose one with the most gentle bristles
I've had 1 on each side of my neck (like Frankenstein) for 10 years now. Never changed the flat discs. They've been very low maintenance and hassle free. Maybe it's just a good meaty spot? 😄 I'll be sure to let you know if they ever grow out. Really appreciate your content mate 👍
A friend of mine has had 3 flat titanium disks on the side of his neck, a bit on the back, it's hard to describe... and so far they've lasted a good 12 years. I've always considered this friend an anomaly, as in it shouldn't have held on for that long... plus the "funny" part is that he's not really into body mods, he doesn't have a single tattoo and he doesn't have any other piercings aside from those 3 dermals lined up neatly. It creates a nice contrast with his "normie" look, if that makes sense. Thanks to him I've been meaning to get some at some point; but after much research, I've realized just how much luck my friend got, that it never rejected, that he never got them clutched onto something and got ripped...
I wish I could post a picture of mine bc it's perfect. It's right underneath my right eye, and I've NEVER Had any problems or irritation with my dermal. Maybe the only problem I did have was keeping the stud on it until me and my piercer decided to glue it into the anchor. I've had it now for going on 10 yrs, and it's not going anywhere. Favorite piercing ever no regrets
Got my first eye dermal last July....lasted 6 months...pushed its way out by Jan 😪. Had it assisted taken out. Now here we are...1 year later..no scar...beautiful recovery..and just got it done again is same area yesterday 😁..see how long this one lasts....fingers crossed 🤞 ♡♡
@@celestehernandez2000 So far it perfect...goin on month 7 now !! The trick for me this time...do not mess with it...at all. No saltwater...no cleaning it...only let the shower run on it when taking a shower. I even can sleep on it lightly...no issues. I really think the first piercer just didn't go in deep enough. All is good now !! 💙💕
Lower back dimples are 8 years old and zero problems. Had them pierced before, but previous piercer didn’t place them right so got them removed and redone elsewhere. Collarbone dermals, lasted 10.5 years. One was good, but the other one kept getting irritated and got them removed today. Even my piercer was shocked how good the one looked for being over 10 years old and said my lower back ones look really good for the age they are.
I had mine for 5 years then they all of suddenly rejected. Got it redone and they never sat as perfect as before because of scar tissue. Think they are on their way out again.
I appreciate you making this. I remember during my apprenticeship circa 2007 dermal were just getting popular & my homies didn't have dermal punches & the poor artist 😂... is sitting there getting carved at with a 10g needle. It did not end well. It's amazing how simple this mod is now.
I realise I'm definitely an outlier, I've had my dermal anchor on my temple for 15 years now. I was pierced with a flat disk that has never been changed out. I love your videos I just found them today and subscribed 😊
It's a piercing I've always wanted. Finally got it done a few days ago and absolutely love it, definitely my favourite piercing. Pain wise as far as piercings go I'd say about a 6 out of 10 for me, but everyone is different.
I’ve only ever had one dermal and it never healed correctly, I also worked at a mill at the time of getting it done which most likely had a lot to do with. Getting it done in my opinion was actually a little easier and less painful than a regular piercing, but having it removed really sucked because my piercer was very fast and aggressive about it as u need to be. But I’m definitely thinking about getting more done
Thanks for being honest about this. I'm looking for ideas on getting the Big Dipper and Orion...piercings or tattoos. I will take dermal off the list. Thanks again!!
I’ve had mine for well over 15 years. I got 3 of them under my eyes. But I know it is very rare. It has a lot to do with how you care for them and also where u have it placed on your body.
@@snotmukaslukasallah3556 I was surprised that it was not very painful. Any tattoo I’ve gotten was much more painful. I had snakebite piercings and I would say that my dermal was probably less painful to maybe the same. I will say this. There was 2 of us there getting it done. I went first. It went well and I was suprised at how little it hurt compared to how I had imagined it would be. But when the guy after me got it done, I was glad I went first. It looked so painful. Had I saw it first, I probably wouldn’t have got it done at all. If your considering it, I don’t think you would be disappointed.
One of mine is under my left eye and it hurt less than the one on the centre of my chest. Even now (3 months later) it hurts less if I accidentally bump it
I just had to have my dermals removed because of surgery. Mine were three arched behind my ear to frame my earlobe and I absolutely loved them. My studio is awesome though and said I can get them redone for the cost of labour if I bring my anchors for them to sterilize.
My dermal anchor was my favorite. I had it on the side of my face eye area for 6 years....6 years without any issues. Then one day it decided it was done with me, and started to reject. Woke up one day and it was just gone. Never did find it LOL
I had 4 dermal piercings on my chest. There two Luna moth tattoos on my chest and the dermals were anchored in the spots on the wings. It hurt like hell, but I thought they were beautiful. I woke up one morning to find one had come out. This was 8 weeks after the procedure. I could see the remaining three doing the same. I ended up going to my piercer to have them removed. That hurt worse. I think detmals are beautiful but I won’t do it again.
@@AnnaF33 No it’s doing well so far. I was afraid when I first got it pierced that I accidentally snagged it. It almost looked like I had pulled out the shorter side of the anchor. But once the swelling went down it was better. I also took a couple sets of tweezers and pushed the anchor back down underneath the skin and pulled my skin up and over that side of the anchor that appeared to be coming out. So I may well have pushed it back under the skin on my own. I’m not sure. I am 46 years old so my skin isn’t as firm as it used to be. So sometimes I wonder if it will reject over time. So far so good though! I was really hoping I could get the original top replaced with a little bit larger one But they say not to change it out until two months after the piercing. I had a beauty mark tattooed when I was younger in the same spot I had them put the dermal in. The top is small so it doesn’t cover completely where the ink was.. But if I get a little bigger top I am pretty sure it will cover it nicely.
Ive had mine for 12 years and still going strong! Had it done on the side of my right upper outside of my arm as a part of a tattoo. fingers crossed it lasts 12 more years !
Fistula formation on a single point insertion is possible, but it depends on where in the dermal layer it lands. typically 2-2.5mm below the surface fistula can form if the tissue is well disturbed in the original placement. However, it's not a guarantee. It's important to recognize that although a fistula may be beneficial for the longevity of the piercing, the contradictory notions are that a fistula forming in a pocket under the surface creates a haven for bacteria to thrive as the fistula has completely cut off blood flow and in-turn white blood cell supply to that pocket. From a safety point of view, a pocketed fistula is not something one should aim for and instead just remind clients that dermal anchors are temporary and their longevity can rely on numerous factors. Spans of 7-10 years is the upper echelon for longevity, as the skin is constantly in a cycle of abrasion, decay, regrowth and this will ultimately unseat the anchor and reject.
labret goes right throught the skin barbell is for like bridge nipples industrial and tongue its straight curved barbell is like daith belly button eyebrow vertical labret he has videos on each seperatly
I had mine for 14 years but just as you've said, it finally got rejected. Had to place another one a bit higher (hope it lasts as long or more than the one before)
I had 2 near my collar bone, they didn't last very long... same reasons as mentioned here... it gets knocked and rejects. I had on near my eye.. this lasted 5 years but rejected after I got it caught on a body wash poof in the shower (the netty ball you wash with). I loved it. Oh and its impossible to change.
I love this piercing and wanted one soooooo badly when I first saw it. But I knew I would probably end up brushing up against something and causing issues so I had to talk myself out of it. They look awesome.
Client with 4 dermals on cheeks. 2 on each side. Wears makeup. She loves them. ❤️. Makeup is an issue. Buildup. Education is to apply makeup up to...but not onto the dermals. As you have stated...clothes, towels, etc...are so easy to catch on dermal heads.
I got a dermal under my eye like on my cheek and I absolutely LOVE it!!! I'm actually considering getting one just above it because of how much I love it. I found it completely painless and instantly just fell in love. Although I must say I never knew that pretty much all dermals eventually reject. That is something I wish piercers tell you before hand, but I still would have got mine. And hearing your 20yrs gives me much hope! And now I know just never ever change it haha
I’ve had 6 in my face for 10+ years with only a few hiccups and 1 push out. Keep them clean is #1! I NEVER run out of H2Ocean, but I’m thinking I need to replace the heads after all these years of makeup and stuff. Worth it if you ask me. I’m the ONLY me I’ve ever seen and if I ever see my pattern, I’ll know I started it! 😂
Got mine done today! Pain is not bad I think tongue was my worst piecing. I got it next to my left eye. Healing process will take about a year which is annoying otherwise love it !
I wish I’d seen this video before getting mine, I got two in my wrist and I caught them on everything! Once they got knocked on my car door and that was it - took them out and tattooed over the scars!
God mine were never happy. They were okay for a couple of months, then I wore makeup after they seemed healed, and that’s when everything went wrong. They rejected and I got a flat barbell, but that rejected too and I have a very visible scar haha. I had the anti eyebrow so they were always in the way of everything omg. Got caught on my hair, clothes, towels. I don’t recommend haha. I wish they would’ve worked out for me but they just didn’t want to haha. They were cute tho
Personally I just got two anchors done under my clavicle (closer to my sternum to avoid excessive movement) and the pain for me was 8 almost 9 when getting this performed. The lady had the experience for it and she performed it beautifully but still its painful because the process isn't quick. She had to create the pocket which that part didn't hurt as bad but when she put the jewelry in and put great amounts of pressure to fit it into place that was gnarly. You can feel it pop into your skin too. First one I handled well but when she did the second one it was giving her a little more trouble to fit it in so she had to create more space. Really thought I was going to hurl but I pushed through lmao. I'd like to mention I have a healed surface bar in between my chest so that wasn't my first rodeo with surface piercings. They're not easy, quick or painless. I wanna say both are at least an 8 out of 10. Scott is right about having the tops changed and it becoming irritated. I had the tops changed professionally for my surface bar and the bottom one became irritated for like a day. I cleaned it with saline and it calmed down but he is right about you needing to be careful with how you handle them once they're "healed"
I had 4 dermals under my collarbones. I was always hitting them and my hair would get caught on them. The first one I ended up taking out myself using a sterilized (autoclaved) scalpel and bactine solution because it was coming through the skin and I didn't have the ability to go to a doctor or piercer at that point. A month or so later I had the three others removed. They were doing okay but I knew they were rejecting as well so I got them removed. Removal for all 4 was much easier than placement. Placement hurt because of where it was - no fault of my piercer, love her. Removal was done by a guy who does it all the time - he doesn't place dermals but he removes them for free. I blame that on scar tissue. He did have to cut all three of them out but as scar tissue often doesn't have nerve endings, I didn't feel it. I have a rather big scar from the first one to go and much smaller ones for the other three. I won't lie, I've thought about getting them again as I really liked them, but I think I'd end up getting them removed just the same way so I haven't had them done again. I may try one in a different spot, but for right now I'm just trying to heal my bridge and eyebrow piercings. Plus I have a few other piercings I want before I try a dermal again.
Piercing loving medical professional here! I don’t think dermal anchors can ever heal with a fistula, because by definition, a fistula is a tract that connects two separate compartments e.g. skin and bowel, bowel and bladder, or just a skin flap like regular piercing! A dermal anchor goes into the tissue but does not come out to another compartment, so it is not a fistula by definition. Such a tract is called a sinus (a pilonidal sinus is an example of a naturally occurring tract that goes into the tissue but does not come out)
I've had three of them for perhaps 11/12 years....and a lot of the time they are not happy. Currently one of them keeps popping a side of the foot out but it's still hooked in on the other side, not sure what to do, really. Another one I caught on something while in a boat and I've never seen it so angry...time will tell. Of the 22 I've had, these are my last three, so I can attest to not having a long survival rate (1-3 years mostly) except for these three. I love having the sparkles but dang it's sad to lose them and lose that money invested, too.
I got my back pierced over 10 years ago. One of my favorite piercings. One did fall out last year and healed nice. Not sure when I’ll get the other one removed though.
Great video. Can You please tell me what do u think about nape piercing? Does it get rejected often? I had it made surface - of course it was rejected.. but what about anchor.. u think I will have more luck?
Not a piercer and definitely not a medical professional but i highly doubt that it would incase the piercing in fistula, because on traditional piercings you have hole A and Hole B but here you have only hole A and its in your body it has no touch with air and if you examine scars are almost always superficial. Again i could be totally wrong but it makes sense to me that it doesent
I had one on my forearm. It was very nice but one day I rolled up my shirt sleeve too quickly and oops... The piercing popped out. Ten years later I still have a tiny scar, and I stick up to more "secure" piercings !
I've had one for must be nearly 7 years and it's still as secure as the day it was done lol Though I've also tried 2 on my face and the rejected in weeks 🙃
I had one on the side of my eye and damn.. got it redone 2 times. The first one healed so so so well and was amazing until I accidentally got caught on it and almost ripped it out. Had to take it out, it got super infected and gross and painful. Got it redone twice but it never healed properly for some reason. I'm thinking about trying it again cause I really really liked that piercing it's so beautiful but I really don't think I wanna bother with it again..
I’ve had a dermal in the side of my neck (so it could be seen through my stretched lobes) for over 12 years. I had my lobes sewn up 9 years ago and the dermal is still going strong. Most of the time I forget it’s even there, it’s only when someone mentions it or when I clean all my piercings that I remember it’s actually there. I got one on the side of my face too that’s been there 6 years. Both are still flush against the skin, I’ve had 0 issues with them and I still love dermals to this day.
I had one on my face ad barely realized the insertion. However, I placed it too close to my hair and it yanked it out. Looked cute though, didn't leave much of a noticeable scar. I'd just get a actual piercing instead.
So my question is is it okay to get it again once it rejects ? I’m sure if it rejected once it’s more than likely to reject again but is it okay to get it again😂?
I got one in the dip of my throat and LOVED it! but It kept getting infected , red and sore! It finally got unbearable during lockdown and nothing was open to help me remove it, so I ended up removing it myself! I have a tiny scar from it. It was so cute but I'd never get another one. I miss it tho :(
My sister has one on her cheek like the thumbnail, I don't know how careful she is of it but it's been there for at least 15 years. She's told me she regrets it so she's probably not taking the best care of it.
Ive had mine for 14 years and they are in my wrist. I did get one in my middle right finger, it lasted maybe a week and i had to removeit myself cuz it started rejecting. Shockingly, barely a scar
I got 3 back in 2010. They all were virtually painless. I had one in my throat, one in my hand and one on my temple. My hand and throat rejected within 7 days. The one on my face was professionally taken out today. It hurt like a b!tch. All that scar tissue grew over it!
Mine lasted a few weeks on my hand 🤣🤣 loved it! But never again! It got rejected, then started coming out, then I knocked it and omg! Started bleeding… then had a lovely flap of flesh over one side of the anchor, so I pulled it out myself 🤣 ouch going in, like never again will I have one! But pretty painless being pulled out!
I just got mine again. I had a bar and the dermal on my chest that kept getting infected. No rejection just infected and took the last one out cuz it was too much of a hassle. But got a new today
I have one on the middle of my chest like a necklace, the first time it lasted 7 years and then it got caught while I was tubing and pulled out. Got it redone once it healed and it’s going on 6 years… but this spot doesn’t get hit too often other than my shirt necklines
I have 2 dermal piercings on my upper right cheek. These have healed well and I’ve had the first one for around 3.5 years.. I had 2 dermal on my chest over a period of 2-3 years. I caught one on clothes, and eventually both rejected. One scar is really flat and barely noticeable. The other, not so good. As the second rejected, it kind of moved a bit to the left, and I have a raised keloid which is off centre. Hmmm. I loved the piercings for the time I had them, but yeah. Raised scars are not pretty.
I had a dermal in my throat and I loved it until I was sick one time and my throat was itchy and I accidentally ripped it half out scratching my neck and it wouldn’t anchor again 🥲😔but mine wasn’t too painful just a sharp pain then about 3 seconds of pain then it was fine
I just got mine done 😆 I really didn't know how they worked nor did I want to before getting it 😆and idk mine didn't really hurt it was a lot of pressure and he said I didn't bleed much that mine actually seemed to do very well hopefully mine would be one of the lucky ones 🤞 I got my tear drop done
Sharing a superb tip that was given to me: clean underneath your microdermal with a small angled brush (it's a makeup brush for eyeliner for exemple) choose one with gentle bristles, make sure you clean it before each use and only use it for this purpose, but the way the small angled brush slides under the piercing is so perfect you will be able to get rid of the crusties and clean the entire area as far as the little bar that pokes out of the skin to which the jewel is attached, without moving the piercing it's so easy, efficient and gentle all you have to do is make sure the brush is clean, ma,eup artists even sterilize their brushes from a client to another but you should be good just sanitazing it. I clean it with regular soap, dip it in alcohol and let it dry before using it because i don't clean the area with alcohol it's too harsh I clean the brush with it then use it wet with regular water after the shower for exemple. Once a month, unless I see something bulding up underneath because I did take the habit of checking if the piercing is ok all the time, it's my favorite piercing I did and I want it there as long as possible, I enjoy caring for it
great tip
@@wildmoonchild8210 thank you ! I hope passing the advice along will help someone else who is wondering how to deep clean the micro without wiggling it around too much, close to not even at all. Different types of these brushes exist I chose one with the most gentle bristles
About to get my first one. Glad that I found this tip❤
Thank u I sure used this tip in my dermals care
My friend has had hers for 12-13 years with no problems! Lol i hope i have the same luck when i finally get mine soon!
Have you gotten it???
update??
Anything?
Update?
UPDATE
I've had 2 since 2011. Healed in less than a week and still going strong!
Where?
u can re pierce them after they reject :)
I've had 1 on each side of my neck (like Frankenstein) for 10 years now. Never changed the flat discs. They've been very low maintenance and hassle free. Maybe it's just a good meaty spot? 😄 I'll be sure to let you know if they ever grow out.
Really appreciate your content mate 👍
I love that placement!
Sounds awesome !
I have the same going 15plus years love them had more in me neck but pulled them out in me sleep
A friend of mine has had 3 flat titanium disks on the side of his neck, a bit on the back, it's hard to describe... and so far they've lasted a good 12 years.
I've always considered this friend an anomaly, as in it shouldn't have held on for that long... plus the "funny" part is that he's not really into body mods, he doesn't have a single tattoo and he doesn't have any other piercings aside from those 3 dermals lined up neatly.
It creates a nice contrast with his "normie" look, if that makes sense.
Thanks to him I've been meaning to get some at some point; but after much research, I've realized just how much luck my friend got, that it never rejected, that he never got them clutched onto something and got ripped...
Update?
I love your videos, they're very professional, you deserve more views and subs!
Share, share, share! Thanks for the love!
I wish I could post a picture of mine bc it's perfect. It's right underneath my right eye, and I've NEVER Had any problems or irritation with my dermal. Maybe the only problem I did have was keeping the stud on it until me and my piercer decided to glue it into the anchor. I've had it now for going on 10 yrs, and it's not going anywhere. Favorite piercing ever no regrets
I see it in your pfp, it looks good
I've always wanted dermals but I've been too scared lol! I changed my mind when my friends dermal randomly rejected after having it for over 10 years.
Got my first eye dermal last July....lasted 6 months...pushed its way out by Jan 😪. Had it assisted taken out. Now here we are...1 year later..no scar...beautiful recovery..and just got it done again is same area yesterday 😁..see how long this one lasts....fingers crossed 🤞 ♡♡
How is it now? Is it going well?
@@celestehernandez2000 So far it perfect...goin on month 7 now !! The trick for me this time...do not mess with it...at all. No saltwater...no cleaning it...only let the shower run on it when taking a shower. I even can sleep on it lightly...no issues. I really think the first piercer just didn't go in deep enough. All is good now !! 💙💕
@@sharkbait_717 that’s great! I’m glad it’s healing smoothly
@@celestehernandez2000 Aww..thank you doll ♡♡
What about like skin care
Lower back dimples are 8 years old and zero problems. Had them pierced before, but previous piercer didn’t place them right so got them removed and redone elsewhere. Collarbone dermals, lasted 10.5 years. One was good, but the other one kept getting irritated and got them removed today. Even my piercer was shocked how good the one looked for being over 10 years old and said my lower back ones look really good for the age they are.
I had mine for 5 years then they all of suddenly rejected. Got it redone and they never sat as perfect as before because of scar tissue. Think they are on their way out again.
Hey how are they doing now ? Haha
Oh noo
I appreciate you making this. I remember during my apprenticeship circa 2007 dermal were just getting popular & my homies didn't have dermal punches & the poor artist 😂... is sitting there getting carved at with a 10g needle. It did not end well. It's amazing how simple this mod is now.
I realise I'm definitely an outlier, I've had my dermal anchor on my temple for 15 years now. I was pierced with a flat disk that has never been changed out. I love your videos I just found them today and subscribed 😊
15 years? oh my god that’s awesome!!i hope mine lasts just as long
It's a piercing I've always wanted. Finally got it done a few days ago and absolutely love it, definitely my favourite piercing. Pain wise as far as piercings go I'd say about a 6 out of 10 for me, but everyone is different.
I’ve only ever had one dermal and it never healed correctly, I also worked at a mill at the time of getting it done which most likely had a lot to do with. Getting it done in my opinion was actually a little easier and less painful than a regular piercing, but having it removed really sucked because my piercer was very fast and aggressive about it as u need to be. But I’m definitely thinking about getting more done
Thanks for being honest about this. I'm looking for ideas on getting the Big Dipper and Orion...piercings or tattoos. I will take dermal off the list. Thanks again!!
I’ve had mine for well over 15 years. I got 3 of them under my eyes. But I know it is very rare. It has a lot to do with how you care for them and also where u have it placed on your body.
what was the pain like for you? if you were to compare to the pain a tattoos placement for example?
@@snotmukaslukasallah3556 I was surprised that it was not very painful. Any tattoo I’ve gotten was much more painful. I had snakebite piercings and I would say that my dermal was probably less painful to maybe the same. I will say this. There was 2 of us there getting it done. I went first. It went well and I was suprised at how little it hurt compared to how I had imagined it would be. But when the guy after me got it done, I was glad I went first. It looked so painful. Had I saw it first, I probably wouldn’t have got it done at all. If your considering it, I don’t think you would be disappointed.
One of mine is under my left eye and it hurt less than the one on the centre of my chest. Even now (3 months later) it hurts less if I accidentally bump it
can i ask what you cleaned them with furing the healing process? how often? tips?
I just had to have my dermals removed because of surgery. Mine were three arched behind my ear to frame my earlobe and I absolutely loved them.
My studio is awesome though and said I can get them redone for the cost of labour if I bring my anchors for them to sterilize.
Thank you for this video. It gave me everything I needed to know about dermals in order to make a decision
My dermal anchor was my favorite. I had it on the side of my face eye area for 6 years....6 years without any issues. Then one day it decided it was done with me, and started to reject. Woke up one day and it was just gone. Never did find it LOL
Omggg did it leave a big scar?
@Mental things is scary 🥰🥰🥰
I had 4 dermal piercings on my chest. There two Luna moth tattoos on my chest and the dermals were anchored in the spots on the wings. It hurt like hell, but I thought they were beautiful. I woke up one morning to find one had come out. This was 8 weeks after the procedure. I could see the remaining three doing the same. I ended up going to my piercer to have them removed. That hurt worse. I think detmals are beautiful but I won’t do it again.
I’ve had my dermal perfectly healed and fine for 4 years now and I love it.
I have two under my right eye love them that spot is also totally painless but you might get a black eye like i did.
I got one under my left eye 3 days ago. I wouldn’t say it was painless. But it certainly wasn’t the worst the worst thing I’ve had done.
@@taviapalmer328 Your body rejected it yet? I hear many people say that after few months, the body reject the piercing
@@AnnaF33 No it’s doing well so far. I was afraid when I first got it pierced that I accidentally snagged it. It almost looked like I had pulled out the shorter side of the anchor. But once the swelling went down it was better. I also took a couple sets of tweezers and pushed the anchor back down underneath the skin and pulled my skin up and over that side of the anchor that appeared to be coming out. So I may well have pushed it back under the skin on my own. I’m not sure. I am 46 years old so my skin isn’t as firm as it used to be. So sometimes I wonder if it will reject over time. So far so good though!
I was really hoping I could get the original top replaced with a little bit larger one But they say not to change it out until two months after the piercing. I had a beauty mark tattooed when I was younger in the same spot I had them put the dermal in. The top is small so it doesn’t cover completely where the ink was.. But if I get a little bigger top I am pretty sure it will cover it nicely.
@@AnnaF33 I’ve had mine under my left eye for about 12yrs now with no issues
@@Dodgerchik562 have you ever accidentally gotten makeup on it?
Ive had mine for 12 years and still going strong! Had it done on the side of my right upper outside of my arm as a part of a tattoo. fingers crossed it lasts 12 more years !
Hi Scott.as always, video was great,informative & answered the q's I would have asked. Love watching your channel👍👍👍
Fistula formation on a single point insertion is possible, but it depends on where in the dermal layer it lands. typically 2-2.5mm below the surface fistula can form if the tissue is well disturbed in the original placement. However, it's not a guarantee. It's important to recognize that although a fistula may be beneficial for the longevity of the piercing, the contradictory notions are that a fistula forming in a pocket under the surface creates a haven for bacteria to thrive as the fistula has completely cut off blood flow and in-turn white blood cell supply to that pocket. From a safety point of view, a pocketed fistula is not something one should aim for and instead just remind clients that dermal anchors are temporary and their longevity can rely on numerous factors. Spans of 7-10 years is the upper echelon for longevity, as the skin is constantly in a cycle of abrasion, decay, regrowth and this will ultimately unseat the anchor and reject.
I have had mine for many years and am very happy. Under my left eye/cheekbone.
Do u still have it?
Dr Sandra Lee has at least one video removing a dermal. The thing that was difficult was the scar tissue that grew into the base below the skin.
could you do a video about different types of body jewelry? I don't know what the difference between a labret, barbell, curved barbell, etc mean.
labret goes right throught the skin barbell is for like bridge nipples industrial and tongue its straight curved barbell is like daith belly button eyebrow vertical labret he has videos on each seperatly
Google is ur friend... Lol
Labret use usually for lip as it's flat on the inside as to not irritate ur gums n such
I had mine for 14 years but just as you've said, it finally got rejected. Had to place another one a bit higher (hope it lasts as long or more than the one before)
I had 2 near my collar bone, they didn't last very long... same reasons as mentioned here... it gets knocked and rejects. I had on near my eye.. this lasted 5 years but rejected after I got it caught on a body wash poof in the shower (the netty ball you wash with). I loved it. Oh and its impossible to change.
I love this piercing and wanted one soooooo badly when I first saw it. But I knew I would probably end up brushing up against something and causing issues so I had to talk myself out of it. They look awesome.
Client with 4 dermals on cheeks. 2 on each side. Wears makeup. She loves them. ❤️. Makeup is an issue. Buildup. Education is to apply makeup up to...but not onto the dermals. As you have stated...clothes, towels, etc...are so easy to catch on dermal heads.
I’ve had a dermal in my throat for 20 years
I got a dermal under my eye like on my cheek and I absolutely LOVE it!!! I'm actually considering getting one just above it because of how much I love it. I found it completely painless and instantly just fell in love.
Although I must say I never knew that pretty much all dermals eventually reject. That is something I wish piercers tell you before hand, but I still would have got mine. And hearing your 20yrs gives me much hope! And now I know just never ever change it haha
This is my second in my throat and it seems irritated and probably infected(I got it caught on a towel in the shower) any advice on how to heal it?
I've always liked the third eye.
this has to be my new fav piercing channel. amazing work 💛
I've always loved these!
I was gonna get a chest dermal today but this changed my mind…. I don’t want a piercing if it’s pretty much guaranteed to reject at some point
I’ve had 6 in my face for 10+ years with only a few hiccups and 1 push out. Keep them clean is #1! I NEVER run out of H2Ocean, but I’m thinking I need to replace the heads after all these years of makeup and stuff. Worth it if you ask me. I’m the ONLY me I’ve ever seen and if I ever see my pattern, I’ll know I started it! 😂
I like how it looks like a teardrop it's very tempting to get
Got mine done today! Pain is not bad I think tongue was my worst piecing. I got it next to my left eye. Healing process will take about a year which is annoying otherwise love it !
I've had five total in my life and now I'm sitting at three. One of them I've had for three years.
I wish I’d seen this video before getting mine, I got two in my wrist and I caught them on everything! Once they got knocked on my car door and that was it - took them out and tattooed over the scars!
God mine were never happy. They were okay for a couple of months, then I wore makeup after they seemed healed, and that’s when everything went wrong. They rejected and I got a flat barbell, but that rejected too and I have a very visible scar haha. I had the anti eyebrow so they were always in the way of everything omg. Got caught on my hair, clothes, towels. I don’t recommend haha. I wish they would’ve worked out for me but they just didn’t want to haha. They were cute tho
Since they alway reject, would you say a dermal anchor is the best option for someone who maybe is after something less permanent?
Personally I just got two anchors done under my clavicle (closer to my sternum to avoid excessive movement) and the pain for me was 8 almost 9 when getting this performed. The lady had the experience for it and she performed it beautifully but still its painful because the process isn't quick. She had to create the pocket which that part didn't hurt as bad but when she put the jewelry in and put great amounts of pressure to fit it into place that was gnarly. You can feel it pop into your skin too. First one I handled well but when she did the second one it was giving her a little more trouble to fit it in so she had to create more space. Really thought I was going to hurl but I pushed through lmao. I'd like to mention I have a healed surface bar in between my chest so that wasn't my first rodeo with surface piercings. They're not easy, quick or painless. I wanna say both are at least an 8 out of 10. Scott is right about having the tops changed and it becoming irritated. I had the tops changed professionally for my surface bar and the bottom one became irritated for like a day. I cleaned it with saline and it calmed down but he is right about you needing to be careful with how you handle them once they're "healed"
i genuinely want so many of these, mostly to mock surface piercings like around my collarbones and on my hips.
I’ve had mine since like 2007 or 2008 actually and haven’t had any issues with it. I honestly forget it’s there because it’s just become apart of me.
I’ve had mine since 2007. Haven’t had any problems with mine.
I'm going on year 11 but I can't change mine and have had some issues but I still love it
Getting mine done next week!
got mine on my cheek done a few months ago. Healed fast and didn't hurt at all when I got it. Just a bit of pressure but that's it.
I have had mine since January and havnt had any problems
I had 4 dermals under my collarbones. I was always hitting them and my hair would get caught on them. The first one I ended up taking out myself using a sterilized (autoclaved) scalpel and bactine solution because it was coming through the skin and I didn't have the ability to go to a doctor or piercer at that point. A month or so later I had the three others removed. They were doing okay but I knew they were rejecting as well so I got them removed. Removal for all 4 was much easier than placement. Placement hurt because of where it was - no fault of my piercer, love her. Removal was done by a guy who does it all the time - he doesn't place dermals but he removes them for free. I blame that on scar tissue. He did have to cut all three of them out but as scar tissue often doesn't have nerve endings, I didn't feel it. I have a rather big scar from the first one to go and much smaller ones for the other three.
I won't lie, I've thought about getting them again as I really liked them, but I think I'd end up getting them removed just the same way so I haven't had them done again.
I may try one in a different spot, but for right now I'm just trying to heal my bridge and eyebrow piercings. Plus I have a few other piercings I want before I try a dermal again.
nice brow bars!!! i got mine again recently
I miss mine!
Piercing loving medical professional here! I don’t think dermal anchors can ever heal with a fistula, because by definition, a fistula is a tract that connects two separate compartments e.g. skin and bowel, bowel and bladder, or just a skin flap like regular piercing! A dermal anchor goes into the tissue but does not come out to another compartment, so it is not a fistula by definition. Such a tract is called a sinus (a pilonidal sinus is an example of a naturally occurring tract that goes into the tissue but does not come out)
Do you prefer installing these with a needle or biopsy punch? And why?
I had 2 dermal piercings on each collarbone. Rejected in 6 months.
I've had three of them for perhaps 11/12 years....and a lot of the time they are not happy. Currently one of them keeps popping a side of the foot out but it's still hooked in on the other side, not sure what to do, really. Another one I caught on something while in a boat and I've never seen it so angry...time will tell. Of the 22 I've had, these are my last three, so I can attest to not having a long survival rate (1-3 years mostly) except for these three. I love having the sparkles but dang it's sad to lose them and lose that money invested, too.
I had 8 up my spine, 5 around belly button, sacral triangle, sternum twice, neck twice and several others reinserted when they were placed crooked.
I got my back pierced over 10 years ago. One of my favorite piercings. One did fall out last year and healed nice. Not sure when I’ll get the other one removed though.
Great video. Can You please tell me what do u think about nape piercing? Does it get rejected often? I had it made surface - of course it was rejected.. but what about anchor.. u think I will have more luck?
Not a piercer and definitely not a medical professional but i highly doubt that it would incase the piercing in fistula, because on traditional piercings you have hole A and Hole B but here you have only hole A and its in your body it has no touch with air and if you examine scars are almost always superficial. Again i could be totally wrong but it makes sense to me that it doesent
Mine lasted for 11 years but the last two years were off and on with migration, pain and all around hating them.
I have had my face dermals since 2010 and still going strong with no issues what so every
I had one on my forearm. It was very nice but one day I rolled up my shirt sleeve too quickly and oops... The piercing popped out. Ten years later I still have a tiny scar, and I stick up to more "secure" piercings !
Did it hurt when I ripped out
Hell yea . I have 2 on my face , they’re about a year old , but they get irritated all the time & super annoying
2 years with mine so far, no issues at all
I've had one for must be nearly 7 years and it's still as secure as the day it was done lol
Though I've also tried 2 on my face and the rejected in weeks 🙃
I had one on the side of my eye and damn.. got it redone 2 times. The first one healed so so so well and was amazing until I accidentally got caught on it and almost ripped it out. Had to take it out, it got super infected and gross and painful. Got it redone twice but it never healed properly for some reason. I'm thinking about trying it again cause I really really liked that piercing it's so beautiful but I really don't think I wanna bother with it again..
I’ve had a dermal in the side of my neck (so it could be seen through my stretched lobes) for over 12 years.
I had my lobes sewn up 9 years ago and the dermal is still going strong.
Most of the time I forget it’s even there, it’s only when someone mentions it or when I clean all my piercings that I remember it’s actually there.
I got one on the side of my face too that’s been there 6 years.
Both are still flush against the skin, I’ve had 0 issues with them and I still love dermals to this day.
That's awesome, that's a long run for that dermal.
Thank u for your gr8 content..😀
My mom has had hers for 12-13 yrs I can’t even remember her without it😭
I’ve had mine (at the end of each eyebrow) for about 13 years maybe more and as of yet no issues
I have one on my face and since I got it last month no problems I clean it everyday with kosher salt and water
I had one on my face ad barely realized the insertion. However, I placed it too close to my hair and it yanked it out. Looked cute though, didn't leave much of a noticeable scar. I'd just get a actual piercing instead.
So my question is is it okay to get it again once it rejects ? I’m sure if it rejected once it’s more than likely to reject again but is it okay to get it again😂?
Can you repierce a place where a Piercing has rejected?
I just got one done. I had no choice because they wouldn't to a surface anti eye brow bar 😭😭
I had two on my chest and loved them but one kept rejecting so I ended taking the other out! I want to get them again though! It didn’t hurt (to me!)
I got one in the dip of my throat and LOVED it! but It kept getting infected , red and sore! It finally got unbearable during lockdown and nothing was open to help me remove it, so I ended up removing it myself! I have a tiny scar from it. It was so cute but I'd never get another one. I miss it tho :(
PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT CORSET PIERCINGS
I was thinking about getting one around an inch below my eye, do you have any advice?
The one in my cheek is over a decade in and still going strong. The two in my chest lasted lest than a year and rejected each other.
I have one on my chest I got about 4 months and boiiiii is it a pain
My sister has one on her cheek like the thumbnail, I don't know how careful she is of it but it's been there for at least 15 years. She's told me she regrets it so she's probably not taking the best care of it.
Ive had mine for 14 years and they are in my wrist. I did get one in my middle right finger, it lasted maybe a week and i had to removeit myself cuz it started rejecting. Shockingly, barely a scar
I got 3 back in 2010. They all were virtually painless. I had one in my throat, one in my hand and one on my temple. My hand and throat rejected within 7 days. The one on my face was professionally taken out today. It hurt like a b!tch. All that scar tissue grew over it!
ouch. i’m sorry about that. did you scar from the removal?
Is it okay to use qtips during aftercare ? I did that when healing out my cartilage piercing and nose, years ago
Mine lasted a few weeks on my hand 🤣🤣 loved it! But never again! It got rejected, then started coming out, then I knocked it and omg! Started bleeding… then had a lovely flap of flesh over one side of the anchor, so I pulled it out myself 🤣 ouch going in, like never again will I have one! But pretty painless being pulled out!
Just got two face dermals about a week ago I love them least painful too if anyone was wanting them
Mine lasted a few years back in the 2000’s.. then had to get it removed.... cause it shifted
Two dermals on my face anti brow going on a 6 year I clean it with pink Himalayan salt and qtip to avoid rejection change them twice so far
hey i have a question can you piercing the middle of your chest like you would pierce surface tragus or you have to use dermal ?
I just got mine again. I had a bar and the dermal on my chest that kept getting infected. No rejection just infected and took the last one out cuz it was too much of a hassle. But got a new today
I have one on the middle of my chest like a necklace, the first time it lasted 7 years and then it got caught while I was tubing and pulled out. Got it redone once it healed and it’s going on 6 years… but this spot doesn’t get hit too often other than my shirt necklines
I have 2 dermal piercings on my upper right cheek. These have healed well and I’ve had the first one for around 3.5 years..
I had 2 dermal on my chest over a period of 2-3 years. I caught one on clothes, and eventually both rejected. One scar is really flat and barely noticeable. The other, not so good. As the second rejected, it kind of moved a bit to the left, and I have a raised keloid which is off centre.
Hmmm.
I loved the piercings for the time I had them, but yeah. Raised scars are not pretty.
I had a dermal in my throat and I loved it until I was sick one time and my throat was itchy and I accidentally ripped it half out scratching my neck and it wouldn’t anchor again 🥲😔but mine wasn’t too painful just a sharp pain then about 3 seconds of pain then it was fine
I just got mine done 😆 I really didn't know how they worked nor did I want to before getting it 😆and idk mine didn't really hurt it was a lot of pressure and he said I didn't bleed much that mine actually seemed to do very well hopefully mine would be one of the lucky ones 🤞 I got my tear drop done
I have 6 on my hips that I got in 2012. I really do like them. But I got two on my chest 3 years ago that I despise.
I’ve had my dermal for 11 years now.