They have been in the piercing repertoire for a few years now: microdermals. Small pieces of jewelry that almost look like they are simply stuck to the skin. However, there is a lot more to placing these elegant small piercings... We would like to tell you more about it in this blog article.
What is a microdermal?
A microdermal is a specially developed piece of jewelry that is inserted through a small incision in the skin. The piece of jewelry consists of a foot that rests under the skin to which a small rod is attached that comes up through the skin. A ball, disc or other accessory can then be turned onto the rod. As a result, you only see a small piece of jewelry that rests on the skin. Because microdermals are so small, they can often be placed in other places than the usual piercings. The placement is not very difficult, but it must be done by a skilled person otherwise you run the risk that your microdermal will not stay in place properly. Other names for a microdermal are: microdermal anchor, dermal anchor or micro.
How are microdermals placed?
Placing a microdermal is a form of single point pocketing. This means that a hole is made in your skin after which the jewelry is inserted and rests in a small space (the so-called pocket), just under the skin. With a normal piercing you have an entrance and an exit wound, with a microdermal you only have a single entrance.
Placing a microdermal is not very invasive. First, the skin is cleaned and the placement of the jewelry is determined by means of marking. Then the skin is firmly grasped and sometimes first massaged loose. A small wound is made in the skin using a needle or dermal punch. The jewelry is first inserted with the longest part of the foot, after which the shortest part of the foot is pushed into place. Some piercers use a small instrument beforehand to loosen the skin layers a little and so that a small 'pocket' is created in which the jewelry falls. After insertion, some pressure is applied to the wound for a while to stop any bleeding and to get the jewelry neatly in place. The wound and the jewelry are usually covered with a wound plaster that must remain in place for at least 24 hours.
Aftercare
The wound must not get wet for the first 48 hours, after which you can treat your microdermal as a fresh piercing wound. In general, it is often advised to work with a saline solution or a mild cleansing gel. In any case, make sure that you stick to one aftercare method and ask your piercer which aftercare method is preferred. Oh, and although it may seem super logical: do not twist your microdermal!
You can make your own saline solution using Salt from the All Over Piercings range. Here you can read more about making a saline solution for cleaning your microdermals and other piercings.
When you clean your microdermals with the soap method, choose a piercing soap from Easypiercing, for example. This mild cleansing gel is easy to rinse away and does not foam excessively.
The jewelry
Although there are different variations possible, the basis of the jewelry is almost always the same. The jewelry consists of a foot, which rests flat under the skin. The holes in the foot can be large or small, but in many cases ensure that the skin layers reattach themselves to each other so that your microdermal stays in place more firmly. A short rod with internal thread is attached to the foot. You can screw a disc, ball or other screw-on accessory onto this of your choice. In the beginning, most microdermals will be placed with a disc so that you don't get stuck behind it so quickly.
Do you like variety? Go wild!
In our online piercing shop you will find a lot of accessories for microdermals. Whether you are looking for basic microdermal discs or prefer a microdermal disc with a stone, we have them all. You can also find cool 3D microdermal discs in different shapes and real gold micro discs in our shop.
Changing a microdermal disc can take some practice, but as long as you take the time for it, you will often come a long way. Sometimes a microdermal tool can provide a solution. And if all that doesn't help, ask your piercer for help.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask them via 073-7270119 or info@alloverpiercings.nl
What is a microdermal?
A microdermal is a specially developed piece of jewelry that is inserted through a small incision in the skin. The piece of jewelry consists of a foot that rests under the skin to which a small rod is attached that comes up through the skin. A ball, disc or other accessory can then be turned onto the rod. As a result, you only see a small piece of jewelry that rests on the skin. Because microdermals are so small, they can often be placed in other places than the usual piercings. The placement is not very difficult, but it must be done by a skilled person otherwise you run the risk that your microdermal will not stay in place properly. Other names for a microdermal are: microdermal anchor, dermal anchor or micro.
How are microdermals placed?
Placing a microdermal is a form of single point pocketing. This means that a hole is made in your skin after which the jewelry is inserted and rests in a small space (the so-called pocket), just under the skin. With a normal piercing you have an entrance and an exit wound, with a microdermal you only have a single entrance.
Placing a microdermal is not very invasive. First, the skin is cleaned and the placement of the jewelry is determined by means of marking. Then the skin is firmly grasped and sometimes first massaged loose. A small wound is made in the skin using a needle or dermal punch. The jewelry is first inserted with the longest part of the foot, after which the shortest part of the foot is pushed into place. Some piercers use a small instrument beforehand to loosen the skin layers a little and so that a small 'pocket' is created in which the jewelry falls. After insertion, some pressure is applied to the wound for a while to stop any bleeding and to get the jewelry neatly in place. The wound and the jewelry are usually covered with a wound plaster that must remain in place for at least 24 hours.
Aftercare
The wound must not get wet for the first 48 hours, after which you can treat your microdermal as a fresh piercing wound. In general, it is often advised to work with a saline solution or a mild cleansing gel. In any case, make sure that you stick to one aftercare method and ask your piercer which aftercare method is preferred. Oh, and although it may seem super logical: do not twist your microdermal!
You can make your own saline solution using Salt from the All Over Piercings range. Here you can read more about making a saline solution for cleaning your microdermals and other piercings.
When you clean your microdermals with the soap method, choose a piercing soap from Easypiercing, for example. This mild cleansing gel is easy to rinse away and does not foam excessively.
The jewelry
Although there are different variations possible, the basis of the jewelry is almost always the same. The jewelry consists of a foot, which rests flat under the skin. The holes in the foot can be large or small, but in many cases ensure that the skin layers reattach themselves to each other so that your microdermal stays in place more firmly. A short rod with internal thread is attached to the foot. You can screw a disc, ball or other screw-on accessory onto this of your choice. In the beginning, most microdermals will be placed with a disc so that you don't get stuck behind it so quickly.
Do you like variety? Go wild!
In our online piercing shop you will find a lot of accessories for microdermals. Whether you are looking for basic microdermal discs or prefer a microdermal disc with a stone, we have them all. You can also find cool 3D microdermal discs in different shapes and real gold micro discs in our shop.
Changing a microdermal disc can take some practice, but as long as you take the time for it, you will often come a long way. Sometimes a microdermal tool can provide a solution. And if all that doesn't help, ask your piercer for help.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask them via 073-7270119 or info@alloverpiercings.nl
