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A dermal anchor is a small piece of jewelry designed to be inserted into the body and is held or "anchored" in place by the surface tissue "dermal" around it. These implants need to be done by an experienced professional who can legally do them. Dermal anchoring is illegal in some US states. Not every piercer can do dermal anchoring because it's a technical implant that requires experience, skill and knowledge of human anatomy. There are also locations on the body where dermal anchors will not work due to tissue type, body movement and clothing requirements, so do some research beforehand. Dermal anchors are subject to tearing, snagging, infection and rejection and cannot be removed like regular jewelry. They are inserted into the body, so removal must be done by a licensed doctor. Removal generally results in lifelong scarring. If you ever need to go for a CAT or MRI scan, all jewelry will need to be removed, including the dermal anchors.
(Just as an FYI to clarify the above info, although most doctors will recommend removing a dermal anchor before a CAT or MRI scan, it is not necessary. They are not surgical steel like most piercings, but actually titanium, and do not interfere with the MRI process. They also do not need to be removed by a doctor. Any professional piercer that can put them in can take them out, it is actually a very simple process.)
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Where is a dermal anchor piercing usually located?
The Body
How do you take care of a dermal anchor?
The best way to let a dermal anchor heal is just to leave it alone! Be sure to get pierced by a professional, and they will give you aftercare instructions.
How soon can you change a dermal anchor?
Well you cant change a dermal anchor, hence the phrase "dermal anchor". The dermal anchor is permanent (till the body rejects it) and cant be changed, however depending on the design of the anchor some have removable screw tops that can be changed leaving the anchor in place. Changing the top too soon can cause bleeding and possible infection of the anchor. Best to wait at least two weeks (14 days) before attempting to change the top yourself, if you run into trouble go back and see your body modest for assistance.
How do you change a dermal anchor piercing?
A dermal anchor is not a piercing, but in fact a body modification. Now as for changing the top portion of the dermal anchor, the top must be unscrewed and the new top screwed into the anchor shaft. Dermal anchors always have interchangeable screw threads. There is a type of surface piercing without interchangeable attachments known as a Skin Diver. Removal of a dermal anchor must be done by a licensed medical practitioner in North America and most places in the E.U. removal by a body piercer is in fact practicing medicine without a license and is illegal.
Can you have a dermal anchor and have surgery?
Depends on what kind of surgery? This question isn't detailed enough to answer.
Do they numb the area before they take a dermal anchor out?
Usually yes. If you are unsure though just ask the piercer as they will know.
Can dermal piercings be removed?
Dermal anchors or Dermal piercings are permanent and can't be removed once healed. Once healed and you choose to remove the jewellery you must seek the assistance of a Doctor to have the anchors cut out of the body. Legally a professional body piercer can not remove a dermal anchor once it's healed (it's considered a medical procedure and would be a criminal offence for a body piercer to remove a dermal anchor considering is must be cur out of the body, a procedure that can only be provided by a licensed Doctor {a.k.a. practicing medicine without a license, piercers in the US have been charged and convicted for doing this}).
When is it too late to have a dermal anchor removed?
Never. It may be more painful if its healed but it can still be removed. Go to your piercer for removal.
How long does it take for a dermal anchor to heal?
It is the same as any other piercing. It takes around six weeks for it to fully heal.
How much does a tongue piercing hurt in comparison to a dermal anchor?
Not even comparable, two totally different piercings and the sensation is completely different.
Where can you go to get a dermal anchor removed?
Dermal anchors must be removed by a licensed doctor, NOT a piercer. Although many piercers know how to do so, the FDA classifies the removal of dermal anchors as a surgical procedure (although ironically, the insertion of one is not). As such it is ILLEGAL for a piercer to remove them, you have to go to a doctor. Sucks, I know, but dem's the breaks.
