How can I push my dermal back in? Dermal piercings anchor into the skin with jewelry pieces embedded beneath. While you can wear different tops during healing processes, changing one too soon could dislodge it from its position and potentially dislocate your piercing.
In such an instance, your body may start rejecting the piercing. At this stage, it is advisable to visit your piercer and ramp up your aftercare routine accordingly.
Dislodged Piercings
Just like any piercing, dermal anchors are susceptible to migration and rejection. Additionally, they’re at risk of bumping, catching on clothing, or being accidentally pulled out if not installed by an experienced piercer – so be extra cautious until they fully heal – it may also help having someone install them professionally for maximum security.
If you have bumped your dermal and the jewelry top has dislodged, it is essential not to attempt to push it back into place yourself as this could cause the anchor to reject it and lead to infection and scarring. Instead, clean the area twice daily with sea salt or saline solution and gently wipe away any crusties that form between cleanings.
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If the red bump persists, speak to your piercer about changing out the jewelry top once your piercing has healed, which usually takes three months or so. They should be able to do this safely.
Dermal piercings differ from traditional body piercings in that there is no single entry or exit point for jewelry to enter or leave the body. Instead, an anchor sits beneath the middle layer of skin, and jewelry can then be screwed on clockwise around this anchor. If your dermal anchor seems rejected or exhibits signs of infection, contact your piercer immediately for support.
Rejecting Piercings
Body rejection occurs when your body mistakes the jewelry for foreign matter and attempts to push it out – similar to how you would remove a splinter. This can lead to loss of the piercing, pain and infection; dermals tend to be particularly vulnerable as single point surface piercings tend to migrate quickly over time and could potentially reject even after healing has taken place.
If your dermal implant has been rejected, it must be repierced to reduce infection risks and future rejection. Rejection can leave scar tissue that makes repiercing difficult or impossible later on; so make sure a skilled piercer completes this work to lower risks of infection and future rejection.
Prevent rejection of a dermal by not over-touching it and wearing loose, breathable clothing. Furthermore, soak twice daily with either a saline wash or homemade sea salt solution and mist regularly with recovery piercing aftercare spray to maximize healing and ensure continued integrity of the dermal implant.
Keep an eye out for signs of rejection, such as flaky or irritated skin around the piercing site and any growing fistulae that have formed. Some anatomical sites, like belly buttons and earlobes with flat, tight surfaces are more prone to rejection than others.
Displaced Piercing Tops
Dermal anchor piercings offer many unique possibilities, from having an arc of them placed around your neck to accentuating a tattoo with sparkly dermal tops. While you may be excited about getting one done, try to touch it as little as possible while it heals – when handling it however, be sure to wash hands thoroughly or wear protective gloves first; soak with store-bought or homemade sea salt solutions twice daily, while spraying Recovery Piercing Aftercare Spray regularly between soaks for added aftercare protection and care of its benefits!
If you neglect proper care of your new dermal anchor, it could dislodge and require another visit to a piercer in order to have it reinserted.
When symptoms of infection arise, such as thick white pus or red streaks near the piercing, you should immediately visit a piercer. You should also take extra steps to safeguard the healing piercings from day-to-day hazards such as bumping into them or accidentally snagging clothing (waistband of pants catching). Try wearing looser clothing until the issue has resolved itself or ask your piercer about a dermal anchor head with a flatter base that’s less likely to catch.
Removing a Dislodged Piercing
Dermal piercings are semi-permanent, designed to remain for years; however, they may become dislocated or rejected over time. Pushing them back into place may cause damage and increase risk of infection; instead visit your piercer who can safely remove the dermal anchor without further damaging it and examine for signs of rejection such as thick pus, red streaks or warm skin around it before replacing with another anchor as necessary.
If your dermal piercing rejects, its appearance will depend on genetics and where you had it done. A rejection scar may appear as either a small and barely noticeable scar or larger one; but either way it should fade over time without compromising your ability to wear the piercing again.
As with any piercing, it is crucial that you keep your hands away from a dermal piercing until it has healed completely. Avoid using soap directly on it and instead soak twice daily with either saline wash or homemade sea salt solution for two minutes each time before misting with something like Recovery Piercing Aftercare Spray to keep moist and clean. By taking such measures it will less likely irritate and heal without complications.