Surface Piercings

Surface piercing is a type of body piercing which is different from the normal piercings that are done on the ears and nose. Normally, piercing is done by inserting the needle from one side of the skin and taking it out from the other side. However, when it comes to surface piercing, both the holes are created on the same plane of the skin. In other words, the surface piercing does not penetrate the skin deeply and travels only a short distance. This makes the surface piercing a very complicated piercing, which if not done correctly can cause problems like rejection, migration and sometimes, damage to the tissues of the skin too. Hence, if you want to get a surface piercing, make sure you go to a piercer who has adequate experience.

Another reason that causes migration or rejection is the type of jewelry used. There are piercers who use a curved or a straight barbell to do the surface piercing. However, the jewelry that should be used for this type of piercing is a flexible surface barbell which has the shape of a stapler pin and has 90 degree angles at both the sides. This jewelry helps in quickening the healing process as it is hard for the body to push it out of the skin. Hence, research well about the piercer, before you get your surface piercing done. Now, let us take a look at the different types of piercings that you can opt for.

Types of Piercings
The reason why they have become popular is because of its uniqueness, though getting a surface piercing done is quite a painful process. Another thing is that people have a number of options when it comes to the place where they want their piercing to be one. Here are different types of piercings which have become quite popular among today's youngsters.

Hip Piercings
Hip surface piercing, is a surface piercing which is done on the area near the hip bone. It is usually done on one of the sides of the hips, either vertically, horizontally or diagonally. Though hip surface piercing gives a sexy look, the chances of rejection and migration are high in this type of piercing, if the correct type of jewelry is not used.

Neck and Nape Piercings
Neck piercing is the piercing which is done on the sides of the neck and nape piercing is that which is done on the back of the neck. As the neck undergoes lot of movements throughout the day, there are high chances of rejection when it comes to this type of piercing. To prevent this problem, it is better to use a jewelry that is made of teflon, rather than a steel bar which can be a little uncomfortable.

Facial Piercings
Among all types of piercings, the facial piercings are the most popular. When it comes to the face, there are various places where the surface piercing can be done. Some of the commonly done facial piercings are eyebrow piercing, anti eyebrow piercing, cheek piercing, chin piercing, etc. The risks involved are infections, nerve damage, allergic reaction, etc. However, most of them occur when proper care is not taken during or after the piercing is done.

Collarbone Piercings
Collarbone piercing, which is also called clavicle piercing is done on both the collarbones. This is a piercing that penetrates the inner body cavity as the jewelry goes under the collarbone and has exits on both the sides of the collarbone. As this piercing can cause nerve damage, it is said to be one of the most dangerous type of piercing.

Corset Piercings
Corset piercings are usually done on the back. Here, two symmetrical rows of piercings (vertically) are done on the back which are filled with captive bead rings or joined together with the help of rope, ribbon, lace, chain, etc. This type of piercing is done either permanently or temporarily. However, this is a complicated piercing and many times, has led to scarring due to rejection or migration.

Wrist Piercings
Another type of surface piercing is the wrist piercing where the piercing is done on the area where one wears a watch or a bracelet. However, this piercing usually does not stay for a long time because it is quite difficult to measure and place them properly. Also, wrists are high movement areas as people use their wrists for various activities throughout the day and hence, the chances of rejection are very high for this type of piercing.

However, if you want to enjoy your piercings for a long time, it is important that you take utmost care of them during the healing period and also, after that. Your must remember that rejection of surface piercing jewelry can occur years after the piercing is done, if the pierced area is subjected to any kind of trauma. The best way to avoid this is to get the piercing done at a place which does not have to go through a lot of movement. Apart from this, the most important thing is that if you want your piercing to heal properly and avoid migration or rejection, make sure that you go to a piercer who is an expert in doing surface piercing.