There are so many (no really, so many) areas of the body that are prime real estate for new piercings and body art. When we talk about the most popular kinds of these, the examples that often come to mind are the more traditional options – like ear piercings, nose piercings, and navel piercings – but there’s another type that doesn’t get enough attention: dermal piercings.
For the unfamiliar, dermal piercings are a form of body art that’s inserted directly into the skin with a gem that sits on the surface like a piece of jewelry. It doesn’t have an entry point or exit like, say, a nose or ear piercing. Whether you’re ready to take the plunge or are simply curious about how they work, professional piercers explain everything you need to know about dermals, including how to take care of them and what to do if your body rejects them, ahead.
What Are Dermal Piercings?
So, what are dermal piercings? “I usually refer to them as ‘surface anchors,'” Tom Gottschalk, a piercer at Dorje Adornments in Rochester, NY, tells POPSUGAR. “They can go in most places that have little to no movement, such as the cheekbone or the back of the neck – basically places where you don’t normally see your skin move.”
