If you like the world of body modifications or if you want to go a step beyond conventional piercing, surely you already know microdermal piercings. It is an implant that is placed under the skin and a small jewel is held at the tip. As its placement requires an incision, the level of pain and the care it requires are greater than those of a conventional piercing.
However, if we take some basic measures and make an effort to care for it, the recovery process is most likely quick and scarcely left. For this reason, in oneHOWTO we explain how to care for a microdermal piercing so you can wear it and enjoy it smoothly.
What is a microdermal piercing
To know how to care for a microdermal piercing and why it is so special, we must know what it is. Microdermal piercings are generally made of titanium. This material allows the healing process to be faster and has less risk of generating infections, in addition to being much lighter than steel.
The implant is placed at 1.5 millimeters of the skin with special forceps, after having made an incision with a beveled needle. Once the base of the microdermal piercing is on, the jewel is placed, carefully screwing it so that it is attached to the base and, at the same time, to the superficial part of the skin.
How long does a microdermal piercing take to heal?
The time it takes to heal, the risk of infection and how a microdermal scar looks depends on your skin, how quickly you heal, the quality of the jewel and, of course, how you pierced. . The microdermal cure will be faster and safer if a professional does it that complies with the necessary sanitary standards and performs a quality implant.
If the implant and the jewel are of good quality and you strictly comply with the advice on how to care for a microdermal piercing, the healing of the wound may take time. between 4 and 12 weeks. Otherwise, the microdermal cure could take much longer, as you could expose yourself to infections, implant rejection, or even diseases such as hepatitis C.
An inflamed or infected microdermal is much more serious than the infection of other types of piercings, since it is a deeper piercing. To avoid this, we recommend these other articles on How to take care of piercings so that they do not become infected and How to know if a piercing is infected. If you already have the infected microdermalLike the one in the image, it is best to ask your GP for advice.
How to cure a microdermal piercing
Now yes, we are going to see a series of tips for caring for a microdermal piercing in the most appropriate way.
- When you finish putting the microdermal piercing, the piercer will place a bandage that you must leave at least 24 hours for tissue to form at the base of the implant. This new fabric is the one that will hold the jewel permanently.
- Once you remove the bandage, perform the first cleaning of the implanted area. To do this, wash your hands with hot water and antibacterial soap. Then, mix warm water and soap to create a lather and apply it to the microdermal piercing, leaving it to act for a few minutes and removing with warm water.
- With a sterile gauze, apply physiological saline or a mixture of water with salt, pressing the jewel (not too much) for about 10 minutes. With this you make sure to eliminate the remains of blood that have remained.
- After each cleaning, be sure to remove any soap, serum, or sea salt mixture with warm water.
- Pat the implant area dry with a dry sterile gauze carefully to prevent the microdermal piercing from dislodging. When the area is completely dry, put on a new bandage.
- Repeat this process a few twice daily (in the morning and at night), unless your piercer has given you other instructions.
It is also possible that your piercer sold you a disinfectant spray designed for this type of piercings. In that case, follow their instructions and those of the manufacturer. You can also review these tips on How to disinfect a piercing, which will complete your knowledge on How to care for a microdermal piercing.
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