Transdermal implant

A transdermal implant, also called Transdermal is a level below the skin surface implant, at which jewelry can be attached by means of a small threaded rod. Small variations of the Transdermals are called Microdermal. They represent a form of body modification dar.

Construction

Transdermals consist of a rod with internal thread, which is fixedly connected to a lying under the skin, small plate. On this thread different attachments can be screwed. The rod typically has a diameter of three to six millimeters. Under the skin is the plate made ​​of titanium or steel, which provides support. A special form form the Microdermal, which are very popular because of their small size and the most simple healing.

Use

First, the place is usually anesthetized locally. Then, an incision is made ​​with a scalpel. Using a blunt tool of the modifier separates the layers of the skin and thus forms a fabric bag. Dermal Punch with a hole for the rod is punched and the implant is inserted. For the duration of healing is a short essay is screwed. This healing phase is accompanied by swelling, discoloration of the skin and also pain.

First an opening in the skin must be made ​​. This can be done with a needle, a scalpel or a biopsy punch. Then the jewelry is inserted and formed with the plate a skin bag. Usually followed by a disk is screwed onto the thread, because the least strain on the wound during the healing phase. The process of inserting is well tolerated by most and has no great pain.

Remove

Unlike piercings Microdermals can not be removed by simply unscrewing from the carrier itself. Microdermals can be removed usually without re- opening the skin, plus there will be leveraged with a special removal tool or a 1.2 mm barbell from the skin. In difficult cases can be a 1-2 mm long, almost painful cut with a scalpel. .

Special form Microdermal

( Or also called " Dermal Anchors ", " dermal anchors ", " Skinplates " ) Microdermals are special Transdermals. Microdermal distinguished by their size and easier insertion. The foot of a Microdermals is about 2.5 x 7 mm in size. Also Microdermal usually have only one pin for attaching the jewelry.

Risks

The risks are the same as for piercings. However, an infection could have major consequences, it must therefore be worked very clean. There are also known cases where transdermal implants have worked through the skull due to tissue erosion. The placement seems to play a major role. It may be advisable to remove the jewelry during sports depending on the sport, or taped off.

Dissemination

Since its introduction in mid-2006 Microdermals experienced a boom and more and more piercing studios they offer.

In the early days Nose Studs -like jewelry was used. One loop under the skin should ensure the maintenance by waxing. After a first experience with specially prepared for this purpose implants but was clear that this the better results are achieved. Today, there are already several manufacturers that produce and sell what Microdermals industrially.

Some women wear Mikrodermalimplantate the neckline as a replacement or supplement of necklaces. Even in the face, for example, as a visual extension of the eyes and hands or fingers they come regularly used. Some supplement existing piercings, for example, in the navel and pubic area, or be stung into groups. A popular application is the combination with ( existing ) tattoos, for example, eyes to human or animal motifs represent or highlight key points of geometric figures.