I had surface piercings in the back of my neck and my wrists. The ones in my wrists weren't done by my regular piercer and started to reject so I took them out... The one in my neck never rejected but never healed either so I took it out as well. I;m thinking about having them all redone as well as adding two to my collarbone.
Does anyone have any idea about the best type of jewlry to use or how to get them to stay in? I have some pretty heavy scars so we're thinking that might help anchor them a bit but my piercer is a little aprehensive to do it because he doesn't want to make the scars even worse...
2007-03-08 15:18:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Im not so much interested in the material of the jewlrey as I am in they shape and style. With my wrist we tryed straight barbells, Plastic jewlrey, and a barbell that was bent like half a square. In my neck, we used a curved barbel, sort of like a really big eyebrow ring.
2007-03-08 17:19:27 · update #1
We tryed the surface barbells in my wrists. They rejected. The only one the didnt reject was the curved barbell we put in my neck. I just couldn't get it to heal. I even had my piercer clean it twice a day for me.
2007-03-09 07:17:46 · update #2
why not explain this to the piercer and ask their advice
2007-03-12 02:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by Sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well a curved barbell on your "nape" piercing wont heal simply because thats the wrong jewelry to wear for that type of surface piercing...you want a surface bar wich is like a staple shape...or you could try a dome shape wich would be like the staple but the 45 degree angles would have a slight bend...as far as your wrist goes...that too should've have had a regular barbell...it should be the same type of jewelry as your nape. you should consider a different piercer since he SHOULD know about what proper jewelry to place in you BEFORE piercing you.
2007-03-10 12:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by adriana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that's the type of jewelry your piercer tried, find a new piercer.
Surface piercings reject because of pressure from the jewelry on the exit holes. You need to minimize the pressure in order to have a better chance at keeping the piercing. The only way to do this is with a properly fitted surface bar. (it looks like a barbell, but with two 90 degree bends at the ends) I also recomend flat disks (at least in the begining) as it has a lower profile and is less likely to get snagged on clothing or hair or whatever.
Some people will suggest ptfe for surface piercings because it is flexible, however it does nothing to eliminate the pressure on the piercing itself, and is therefore not appropriate for surface piercings.
There are also microdermals, which often work out better for areas that tend to reject surface piercings. They are simple in install, however they aren't as easy as piercings to remove. BME ran a great article on them recently. Check it out to see if this would be a better option for you.
2007-03-09 14:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've always had a curved barbell for all my surface piercings and never had a problem. However, I heared the half boxes (don't know the official name!) are the best for people who reject easily. I have a feeling that the curved barbells are easier to clean, so maybe you should get the original piercing done with that and when they are little more healed up you can switch the staple looking one.
2007-03-09 11:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've never hand any of those piercing before, but I have been interested in the back of the neck.
All I can tell you is, that piercing the scar tissue will be obviously more painful, but also harder for it heal. Scar tissue is different then normal skin so it might not heal at all. Plus, since your body rejected it the first time, it will probably reject it again.
As sad as it sounds, I've had my tragus pierced four times....too long of a story to tell you why i had it done so many times, but let me tell you, they never healed. By body didn't want to be pierced there so it would reject it. A piercing is a foreign object, if your body doesn't like it, it will find a way to get it out.
But, i might be wrong about the whole thing! It is up to you, if you want to try again, then go for it! They sound like cool piercings!
2007-03-09 01:44:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You will need to use a surgical stainless steel surface staple. Probrally the reason that they never healed/rejected, is because if you used bent barbells, they are not made to anatomically fit your body, and the added stress of the pressure of the jewelry can cause rejection. You can find surface staples at Neo Metal http://www.neometal.com . Contact me if you need any other help, I may know someone in your area that may be able to help...
2007-03-09 09:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by BroKe (12NI) 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Surface barbells. Of course, they should be custom made to fit the length and size you need. They are shaped kind of like staples and you can find them on various body jewelry sites.
Your piercer should know where to get proper jewelry for this.
As far as how to get them to stay, you have to pierce them correctly and take care of them. Surface piercings are a pain.
2007-03-09 10:53:05 · answer #7 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Titanium is a lightweight hypoallergenic metal. Check into that.
2007-03-08 23:28:11 · answer #8 · answered by Maiden Waterfall 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THAT'S JUST TO DAMN FREAKY FOR ME!!!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU.....
2007-03-09 00:57:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋