Surface piercings run parallel to the surface of the skin and can be placed on various parts of the body: neck, wrist, hip or wherever you like.
Healing time: 3 to 6 months
Recommended jewellery: surface bars (special bars with 90° angles)
Difficulty: very demanding
Important: placement is crucial for how long it lasts; Asaf advises you in detail.
The important difference from a dermal anchor:
- Surface piercing: has two exit points; the jewellery enters the skin at one point and comes out at another (like a tunnel under the skin)
- Dermal anchor: has only ONE visible point; a small plate is implanted under the skin and only the top is visible
Surface piercings have a higher risk of growing out than dermal anchors, but are easier to remove. The right technique and placement by an experienced piercer is absolutely crucial here.