Microdermal Piercing

Microdermals (also dermal anchors) are so-called surface piercings. Only a flat disc, usually with a gemstone, is visible on the skin, in contrast to the traditional piercings, where there are always two ends. The microdermal consists of a tiny plate, approx. 1.5 x 3 mm long, which is pushed into the skin via a small, approx. 2 mm long incision and using a special technique under the skin. Only a small hollow pin with a thread protrudes from the skin, into which the stone is screwed. The anchor plate grows in, the small incision closes again, and the piercing becomes firm and holds. The small size of the piercing limits the risk of infection. 

Many dermals remain irritation-free for years. Others become inflamed and tend to grow out. In the first two weeks, as long as the piercing has not yet grown in place, special care must be taken to ensure that the piercing is not torn out by accident.

It is only suitable for areas on the body where there is no mechanical stress and where there is a minimum of subcutaneous fat, e.g. décolleté, neck, face etc. The coloured stones are screwed and can be changed on the piercing.

Depending on the area of the body, the healing time is approx. 2–4 weeks. In the first week, a full plaster must be worn over the MD, and the following two weeks at night. Caution: Risk of loosening of the screwed-on stone. Then suddenly they are gone. Not too bad, you can get a new one without haste, the anchored plate remains. Be careful that no dirt gets into the threaded tube. From time to time, we can usually “cure” inflamed dermals. Unscrew, clean, rinse, disinfect.

In the case of severe and recurring inflammation, removal is recommended (risk of abscess formation or blood poisoning), and also recommended for outgrowing.