Microdermal Chest Piercing Pictures

When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.

Karen L. Hudson is a tattoo artist and contributing writer for . She has been an amateur artist as a hobby since grade school, and served a 12 month tattoo apprenticeship in a tattoo studio.

Side Effects of a Sternum Piercing How to Change Out a Sternum Piercing What Type of Jewelry Is Used for a Sternum Piercing? What Jewelry Material Is Used for a Sternum Piercing?

I Had My Sternum Microdermal Redone!

For those looking to try a body piercing somewhere other than their ears, perhaps a surface piercing is a good option. Sternum piercings, located on your breastbone, can draw attention to your cleavage, or simply offer a little more intrigue to your chest area. However, due to this piercing being located close to the skin's surface, they may become infected or reject entirely. 

As with any body modification, it's important to find a piercer who is experienced in surface piercings. Incorrect piercing techniques might cause damage, potentially leading to scarring or a higher likelihood of rejection.

Sternum piercings are either surface piercings or surface anchors placed in the chest, usually with emphasis on adorning the cleavage area, center of chest, and below the clavicle areas, says Starr Ellis, owner of Nine Moons Piercing.

Domed Gemstone Dermal Top Surgical Steel Microdermal 14g

Much like an ear or other body piercing, your piercer will clean the piercing area, ensuring that your skin is sterile. Then, they'll make a marking where the piercing will go, just to make sure it's put exactly where you want it. Now, it's time for the actual piercing—your piercer will most likely use a hollow needle to create a channel for the jewelry to go through. After they've removed the needle, they'll insert the jewelry. 

When discussing people's potential pain levels we stay intentionally vague stating that they are uncomfortable, but tolerable. It is impossible to guess what each client's individual pain tolerance or pain level could be, says Ellis. She describes the sensation as not much different than a big pinch.

Normally, sternum piercings may take an average of one to three months to heal with proper care, but healing times may differ by individual. Be sure to follow any instructions your piercer gives you, and be on the lookout for signs of rejection. Should the piercing become hot to the touch or ooze pus, it's most likely infected. Like any piercing, there is a chance of rejection.Since this area is not double-sided like the earlobe, philtrum or nasal ala, the piercing is anchored or embedded into the skin. Our bodies don’t like foreign objects and can literally push them out, says Sydney Givens, PA-C and founder of Skincare By Sydney. But with proper care and cleaning, you're most likely to keep your piercing happy for a while.

Microdermal In The Chest By Rurekk On Deviantart

Cost will range from studio to studio depending on jewelry materials or even level of expertise and comfort. Typically the studios I've worked in price surface piercings and anchors around $150 and up with basic titanium, for precious metals and gemstones would be more of course, says Ellis.

After you've got your piercing, it's important to take care of it properly. Improper care may lead to infection and rejection, which can be painful. Since the sternum piercing is placed in the center of your chest, it's especially important to be aware of the possibility of it snagging on clothing.

We highly recommend the most minimal aftercare utilizing your body's natural healing abilities and rinsing the area thoroughly twice a day with sterile saline solution, as well as daily shower rinses, says Ellis. Be sure to use a new cloth each time you clean around the area, and wipe away any crust that may have formed around its edges.Definitely important to avoid touching piercings, do not twist or turn them! adds Ellis.

Microdermal Implants A Way To Make Difference

General aftercare advice from the dermatology side is to keep it clean and dry, especially after showering, says Givens. Avoid swimming or soaking underwater for at least two weeks to avoid infection. Never submerge in water if the areas are red, inflamed, or draining.

For the first few days after getting your sternum pierced, keep a bandage over the area to prevent it from getting caught. 

The number one thing to remember: Don't try to do it on your own! We always recommend consulting a professional for assistance, says Ellis. These piercings can be very temperamental or easily irritated so make sure the professional has experience with surface piercings or anchors. We have special tools, understanding of the jewelry, and clean techniques that of course all come in handy.

Tattoo And Micro Dermal Piercings By Jen

To choose. Surface piercings and anchors have extremely specific jewelry designed for optimal healing and longevity, and that jewelry is not a curved barbell, says Ellis.

Takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.Always a pleasure adding additional metal to Layla’s impressive body mod collection… Here’s an additional throat dermal, alongside chest dermals I had pierced prior; to create a microdermal triangle w/4mm clear gem stone heads.

Syd had her dermal pierced by me for around two years; after it fell out I popped it back in with a swish clean turquoise gem stone head. Honoured to be trusted to so many of my loyal customers over the years.

Pocketing And Rejection Dermal Implants Dirty Little Secrets

I’ve lost count of how many of these were pierced by me on Kristina, maybe 3 or 4/7. The latest addition is the seventh at the bottom all w/clear gem stone heads. Pleasure and an honour adding to such an extensive body mod collection.

Natesha came in having formerly had a surface wrist piercing elsewhere. It had grown out as surface piercings can tend to, so I re-pierced her wrist in the same position, with two dermal anchors to cover the old scaring; and she was very happy with the results. The prior surface scaring had healed over and this wrist pops again with two 4mm iridescent gem stones.

Here’s a couple shots, of double piercings I did on Victoria… Re-pierced belly button (originally pierced by me) with an additional hip mirco-dermal.

Source Factory Direct Supply Dermal Piercing Jewelry Opal Microdermal Anchor Dermal On Chest On M.alibaba.com

Layla’s sternum micro dermal anchors, fresh after the second on the left was added. I think these look awesome, w/4mm clear gem stones.

I’ve pierced Chloe a few times over the years and she decided she missed having a dermal, so here’s a new edition on the wrist w/4mm clear gem stone. It’s usually difficult to get a good photo of a dermal but this offsets Chloe’s rings in sparkling fashion!

Here’s a few shots of Gökçe’s ‘tear drop’ cheek dermal anchor on her face. The first two photos are fresh immediately following piercing whilst the third picture is a week on into healing. I pierced Gökçe with a 2.5mm dermal w/4mm plain flat metal head and also popped a ball in on her ball closure ring (BCR) in her nose. The super cute Gökçe guested tattooing at Shiva last month but also runs n’ owns the Dirty 5 Tattoo studio in Turkey. Hit up http://www.Dirty5Tattoo.com for more of her work… ⚡ 💥 🔥

Titanium Surfacel Barbells