05/16/2026
A new Dermal piercing from last week, placed over the cheekbone.
Dermal anchor and top from . As always, pierced using a 10g needle from . I never use dermal punches, they are awful for dermal piercings. (Punches do significantly more damage, can cause heavy bleeding, and makes the dermal sit loose due to all the damage you did using a punch.)
I don't know what's going on right now, but I've got 5 people with appointments for Dermal piercings this week. I usually only get to do one every few months, if I'm lucky.
Dermals are surface piercings, meaning they come with their own set of challenges when it comes to healing. They are prone to migration and rejection, and for Dermals specifically they will never stay permanently. I have seen a well done dermal piercing last anywhere from a few months to around 15-20 years. How long it will stay largely depends on how your body reacts to the piercing, along with the skill of the piercer.
If you're considering a Dermal, you have to be okay with the fact that eventually it will just be a scar. Hit up my Email, we can talk about it more if you're interested.
