Microdermals

It is important to choose high quality materials for your dermal anchor. At Blue Banana, we have selected stylish designs made from strong durable materials to keep your piercing feeling comfortable and looking great. Designed to ensure your surface piercing stays secure while looking stunning, our dermal piercing studs will help you to switch up the look of your microdermal piercing.

The microdermal piercing is growing in reputation as a form of surface piercing because it is implanted into the skin to prevent rejection, which is why it can be better than using a barbell for your piercing. With all sorts of add ons in our collection, you can personalise your new accessory with a dermal top in any colour or with a jewel.

It is essential to visit a qualified experienced piercer to get your dermal piercing as the piercing procedure involves making a small incision in the skin and the correct placement is vital for successful healing. At our Blue Banana piercing studios, you will be pierced in a safe and sterile environment and will be able to talk to one of our piercers if you encounter any problems during healing.

If you have recently had a new dermal stud piercing and are looking to bring your own style to it, we recommend checking out the designs in our dermal anchor tops range so you can change your piercing once it has fully healed.

Available in a range of styles and colours, we’ve got everything you’ll need for a great looking surface piercing. Due to their internally threaded design, you have the option to replace the visible section of this accessory with a design of your choice without having to seek professional help - all you need to do is simply unscrew and replace.

The principle of surface piercing is becoming more and more popular, although in piercing terms it is still a relatively new technique. The options for placement of this piercing range from the dermal piercing face or hip dermals to various other areas of the body, which are only limited by a person’s anatomy and the body’s willingness to accept a foreign object in that area.

The reason dermal anchors have become such a popular form of surface piercing is because of their extremely low rejection rate and because they produce less scarring when removed. The scars from dermal piercings tend to be flat and less discoloured compared to other piercing scars, especially if you have treated the scar with something like Jojoba Oil.

The great thing about micro dermal anchors is that they are more secure once healed compared to other surface piercings. This is because during the healing process the skin heals around the holes on the base of the dermal piercing jewellery. After getting your microdermal piercing, there is a 3 – 6 month period where the dermal top should not be touched as any aggravation could cause the jewellery to move closer to the surface of the skin which could increase the risk of rejection. Once your dermal anchor piercing is in place it is important to be wary of the jewellery catching on your clothing.

We offer a range of dermal anchor tops that can replace the standard top that your accessory comes with, giving you the chance to adopt a new style for your piercing every day. Our collection offers a host of colours and designs, so there is guaranteed to be something that’ll take your fancy.

All our piercing jewellery is made from biocompatible materials so you can rest assured that your new body jewellery is suitable for your piercing. Dermal piercing studs are available in a range of materials so you can choose the material that best suits your skin. Titanium jewellery is a great choice for dermal piercings as it is non-corrosive and hypoallergenic but surgical steel is also a popular choice and can be used once your dermal piercing has fully healed. Surgical steel is usually cheaper than titanium piercing jewellery so is perfect if you want to add to your collection to allow you to regularly change the look of your microdermal piercing.

While these piercings are not as popular as the traditional ear, nose or lip piercings, a surface piercing is definitely a body modification which is growing in popularity. With any surface piercing, safety is at the top of the list, and you need the best quality body jewellery in order to reduce the risk that your piercing will be rejected by your body. Depending on the area that you choose to have pierced, you will need to be very careful that you do not cause additional stress to the area, as there is a high chance of rejection of any surface piercing.

Customising your dermal piercing may seem daunting at first but once your piercing has fully healed you will see how easy it is to unscrew one dermal top in order to swap it for another. If you are unsure about changing your own dermal top jewellery you can come into a Blue Banana store where one of our piercers will help you to change your jewellery. So what are you waiting for? It is time to get customising your dermal piercing.

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Picking Out Microdermal Tops

There are two elements to a microdermal piercing; the anchor and the top. Your piercer will help you to choose your microdermal anchor as this will be a permanent fitting but once your piercing is fully healed you will be able to change your microdermal top yourself. Besides choosing your favourite colour or design, there are a few things you need to consider:

Size: Check that the gauge of the dermal top matches the gauge of your anchor. At Blue Banana, we list the size in mm for ease.
Threading: Microdermal anchors are internally threaded which means you will need to choose a top that has the screw on it.
Material: Choosing a high quality material such as titanium will provide you with a hypoallergenic material that is perfect for everyday use. Surgical steel is also a good choice for healed microdermal piercings as it is durable.

Changing Your Microdermal

As we mentioned, there are two parts to your microdermal piercing. The microdermal anchor cannot be changed and if you wish to retire your piercing you will need to visit a piercer to have this removed professionally.

Once your piercing has healed you can change your microdermal top at home. This piece of the jewellery simply unscrews.

If you find that your microdermal top is difficult to unscrew then you can either visit one of our piercers for assistance or use a pair of jewellery pliers to help remove your dermal top. Only use pliers if they are proper piercing pliers and have been sterilised thoroughly. If you are unsure about changing your piercing at home it is always best to ask for help from your piercer, especially the first time. After they have shown you what to do, you may find you will now be able to change your piercing yourself.

Insert your new dermal top by screwing it into place, ensuring that it is firmly screwed in. Always make sure you have washed your hands with anti-bacterial soap before handling any part of your piercing or jewellery and make sure you have sterilised your piercing jewellery.

Where You Can Use Dermal Jewellery?

Surface piercings can be performed with microdermal jewellery. In fact, there is quite a range of locations on the body where you can get a dermal piercing. The most common are:

Sternum/Chest/Cleavage Piercings
Hand Piercings
Hip Piercings
Nape/Neck Piercings
Wrist Piercings
Cheek Piercings
Anti Eyebrow Piercings
Bindi/Third Eye Piercing

Some people like to use dermal piercings to add a decorative gem to a tattoo or try even more extreme options such as corset piercing.

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Please Note: Blue Banana piercing information is based on knowledge from our experiences as one of the UK's top piercing studios. All details provided should be read alongside professional advice. Please see our full Piercing Articles Disclaimer, here.