Comments on: Return of the Microdermal http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/ Thu, 16 May 2013 07:54:35 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Pearl Marold http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1494 Pearl Marold Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:46:43 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1494 I just have a few questions about my micro dermal near the edge of my eye. Its a diamond shaped top and its blue. Anyway I got hired for walmart and they asked me to remove the piercing. But I currently don't have the money to go and get it removed, so I decided to unscrew the diamond shape top off from the post and it came off like a charm. But now there's just a little hole there, but its very unnoticeable even from close up view. I am thinking about just covering it up with a little makeup until I get home from work, then I will clean the surrounding area with peroxide or alcohol and screw the top back onto the post. If there's any advice about this plan, please reply cause it will be greatly appreciated!! I just have a few questions about my micro dermal near the edge of my eye. Its a diamond shaped top and its blue. Anyway I got hired for walmart and they asked me to remove the piercing. But I currently don’t have the money to go and get it removed, so I decided to unscrew the diamond shape top off from the post and it came off like a charm. But now there’s just a little hole there, but its very unnoticeable even from close up view. I am thinking about just covering it up with a little makeup until I get home from work, then I will clean the surrounding area with peroxide or alcohol and screw the top back onto the post. If there’s any advice about this plan, please reply cause it will be greatly appreciated!!

]]> By: Kat http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1488 Kat Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:19:51 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1488 While changing the gem on my microdermal the top broke off and the bottom of the jewelry is still left in the post. I asked my piercer about it and he said he has never heard of that happening before. I also looked all over the Internet and could find no information on this happening to anyone else or on how to fix it. I really don't want to have to remove it because it healed so well and I love it. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!! While changing the gem on my microdermal the top broke off and the bottom of the jewelry is still left in the post. I asked my piercer about it and he said he has never heard of that happening before. I also looked all over the Internet and could find no information on this happening to anyone else or on how to fix it. I really don’t want to have to remove it because it healed so well and I love it. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

]]> By: Saint Sabrina's http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1481 Saint Sabrina's Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:43:36 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1481 <strong>Nik:</strong> We aren't big fans of microdermals in place of traditional oral piercings. They work okay for some people, but because of the movement in that area, they don't work well for a lot of people. In addtion, they often just don't look quite right either. It probably wouldn't be hard to find a piercer willing to do them in that placement, but it's something we don't usually do. Nik: We aren’t big fans of microdermals in place of traditional oral piercings. They work okay for some people, but because of the movement in that area, they don’t work well for a lot of people. In addtion, they often just don’t look quite right either. It probably wouldn’t be hard to find a piercer willing to do them in that placement, but it’s something we don’t usually do.

]]> By: Saint Sabrina's http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1479 Saint Sabrina's Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:10:30 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1479 <strong>Cristina:</strong> Unfortunately, this isn't something we can really help you with. You need to go see a local piercer you trust so they can assist you this. Best of luck! Cristina: Unfortunately, this isn’t something we can really help you with. You need to go see a local piercer you trust so they can assist you this. Best of luck!

]]> By: Cristina http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1477 Cristina Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:15:20 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1477 so 4 days ago i realize my one of my lower back microdermal was missing and im not sure if the bottom part is still inside my skin please help!! i have a red bump as well .n had a little discharge come out is it infected?? so 4 days ago i realize my one of my lower back microdermal was missing and im not sure if the bottom part is still inside my skin please help!!
i have a red bump as well .n had a little discharge come out is it infected??

]]> By: Nik http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1473 Nik Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:14:29 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1473 I'm curious about how you think microdermals would hold up in a side labret position. I've read that your mouth moves to much for it to work out there but I have soft teeth so I would worry about dental damage if I got a piercing that went all the way through... I’m curious about how you think microdermals would hold up in a side labret position. I’ve read that your mouth moves to much for it to work out there but I have soft teeth so I would worry about dental damage if I got a piercing that went all the way through…

]]> By: Saint Sabrina's http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1457 Saint Sabrina's Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:34:39 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1457 Generally speaking, microdermal piercings aren't as successful when they are redone in the exact same spot. Regardless of how little scar tissue there is, there will always be seem. This usually prevents the jewelry from sitting flush in the tissue like it should. So, it can be redone in the same spot, but don't expect good long term results. There are always exceptions of course. Generally speaking, microdermal piercings aren’t as successful when they are redone in the exact same spot. Regardless of how little scar tissue there is, there will always be seem. This usually prevents the jewelry from sitting flush in the tissue like it should. So, it can be redone in the same spot, but don’t expect good long term results. There are always exceptions of course.

]]> By: Kahozz http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1448 Kahozz Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:17:27 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1448 I had three dermals around my eye, the one closest to my temple was sooooo loose, kept popping out, finally I let it go. The one below it has never given me any issues since I got it several years ago. However the one below it started to swell around the post, got red and developed a hard-ish tissue on one side of the post after I snagged it on a t-shirt. I went to my piercer who stated I should try a keeping a bandaid on it all day and to clean and neosporin for a week to see if it calmed down - It didn't, so I had it removed. I had planned on going back in a month to re-pierce, but the spot maintained a small lump where the dermal was, I'm assuming scar tissue. I got a bit frustrated one day and (the hole itself was still "open") I was able to actually pull out a chunk of white matter out of the hole...dunno if that was tissue or what, prob not the best idea, but did diminish the size of the lump on my cheekbone. At this point, I'd still like to redo the dermal, if only to cover up the red, raised scar. Is it a bad idea to go straight into the lump of scar tissue? I've taken out several piercings and redone them in the past and (while much more painful) seemed to heal faster and had no ill effects. But this is my FACE. A hole or white spot is one thing...a big pink zit-looking bump is annoying. I also started using a scar treatment which I have no clue will work or not... Any advise? I had three dermals around my eye, the one closest to my temple was sooooo loose, kept popping out, finally I let it go. The one below it has never given me any issues since I got it several years ago. However the one below it started to swell around the post, got red and developed a hard-ish tissue on one side of the post after I snagged it on a t-shirt. I went to my piercer who stated I should try a keeping a bandaid on it all day and to clean and neosporin for a week to see if it calmed down – It didn’t, so I had it removed. I had planned on going back in a month to re-pierce, but the spot maintained a small lump where the dermal was, I’m assuming scar tissue. I got a bit frustrated one day and (the hole itself was still “open”) I was able to actually pull out a chunk of white matter out of the hole…dunno if that was tissue or what, prob not the best idea, but did diminish the size of the lump on my cheekbone. At this point, I’d still like to redo the dermal, if only to cover up the red, raised scar. Is it a bad idea to go straight into the lump of scar tissue? I’ve taken out several piercings and redone them in the past and (while much more painful) seemed to heal faster and had no ill effects. But this is my FACE. A hole or white spot is one thing…a big pink zit-looking bump is annoying. I also started using a scar treatment which I have no clue will work or not… Any advise?

]]> By: Saint Sabrina's http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1405 Saint Sabrina's Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:22:55 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1405 Madison: Did you go to Icon in Nashville? What you are describing doesn't sound uncommon for a microdermal piercing that is only a couple of days old. The swelling, and therefore some slight tilting/leaning can definitely happen. That will usually resolve itself as the swelling goes away. As for part now the post being visible, that's a lot harder to comment on without being able to see it. Most of the time, if you can see some post right away, you'll be able to see some post once the swelling goes down. However, in a few cases, he swelling seems to force the jewelry upwards and the it settles back down once the swelling goes away. Again, this isn't how it usually goes, but it can happen. Hopefully this helps. If you have the option of letting an experienced, knowledgeable piercer take a look at it that's probably best. It's hard to give concrete advice without seeing the piercing. Best of luck! Madison: Did you go to Icon in Nashville?

What you are describing doesn’t sound uncommon for a microdermal piercing that is only a couple of days old. The swelling, and therefore some slight tilting/leaning can definitely happen. That will usually resolve itself as the swelling goes away. As for part now the post being visible, that’s a lot harder to comment on without being able to see it.

Most of the time, if you can see some post right away, you’ll be able to see some post once the swelling goes down. However, in a few cases, he swelling seems to force the jewelry upwards and the it settles back down once the swelling goes away. Again, this isn’t how it usually goes, but it can happen.

Hopefully this helps. If you have the option of letting an experienced, knowledgeable piercer take a look at it that’s probably best. It’s hard to give concrete advice without seeing the piercing.

Best of luck!

]]> By: Madison http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/2011/01/15/return-of-the-microdermal-2/comment-page-3/#comment-1401 Madison Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:19:51 +0000 http://blog.saintsabrinas.com/?p=199#comment-1401 Okay, so I went on a road trip to Nashville this weekend, and joined my best friends in spur of the moment piercing spree. I happen to know a young lady by the name of Madison Dube who is a regular customer of yours if I'm not wrong, and I have long been envious of her third eye piercing. I finally decided to do my research, and after weighing the pros and cons as well as locating the most reputable shop in Nashville, I got the piercing. The piercer was very professional and seemed to know exactly what he was doing/talking about. He had a few microdermals of his own, and he spent a good half an hour going over my concerns, questions, and filling me in on anything you could possibly want to know about surface piercings. The procedure was exactly what I'd prepared for, and seemed to go pretty smoothly. After it was in, he told me that after the swelling went away, the piercing would lie more flush with the skin. It has been two days, and it seems just slightly tilted to one side (the more swollen side). I can slightly see the leg when I look in from the other side. I have been cleaning it with a saline spray and qtips three times a day, and wearing a bandaid as regularly as I can during the day, as well as overnight. The area around the piercing is still red and slightly swollen. I assume this is just because I pierced it literally 48 hours ago. You guys are an incredibly reputable shop in the twin cities, and Madison's piercing was beautiful. I immediately went to your site, knowing if anyone was going to give good advice, it would be you guys! I don't want to be silly or overly concerned, but I have had a couple issues with piercings in the past, as well as uneducated piercers. I just want to give this piercing the best shot it has at its semi permanent life, and I don't want to start off already tilted or incorrectly placed. Thanks for reading this giant post! Madison(: Okay, so I went on a road trip to Nashville this weekend, and joined my best friends in spur of the moment piercing spree. I happen to know a young lady by the name of Madison Dube who is a regular customer of yours if I’m not wrong, and I have long been envious of her third eye piercing. I finally decided to do my research, and after weighing the pros and cons as well as locating the most reputable shop in Nashville, I got the piercing.

The piercer was very professional and seemed to know exactly what he was doing/talking about. He had a few microdermals of his own, and he spent a good half an hour going over my concerns, questions, and filling me in on anything you could possibly want to know about surface piercings. The procedure was exactly what I’d prepared for, and seemed to go pretty smoothly.

After it was in, he told me that after the swelling went away, the piercing would lie more flush with the skin. It has been two days, and it seems just slightly tilted to one side (the more swollen side). I can slightly see the leg when I look in from the other side.

I have been cleaning it with a saline spray and qtips three times a day, and wearing a bandaid as regularly as I can during the day, as well as overnight. The area around the piercing is still red and slightly swollen. I assume this is just because I pierced it literally 48 hours ago.

You guys are an incredibly reputable shop in the twin cities, and Madison’s piercing was beautiful. I immediately went to your site, knowing if anyone was going to give good advice, it would be you guys! I don’t want to be silly or overly concerned, but I have had a couple issues with piercings in the past, as well as uneducated piercers. I just want to give this piercing the best shot it has at its semi permanent life, and I don’t want to start off already tilted or incorrectly placed.

Thanks for reading this giant post!
Madison(:

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