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I have both my navel pierced and two microdermals!I can safely say they do not hurt!!I am petrified of blood and this was the major hurdle for me,I told my piercer that I was slightly scared as I had read on the internet that it hurts, and he was very understanding and he used freeze spray when carrying out both of my microdermals.DO NOT BELIEVE THE HORROR STORIES OF MICRODERMALS!Make sure you carry out research on the piercers which will carry out your microdermals as I never and found out too late that mine where put in wrong but they are still fine, the plates where just not put in deep enough.
I think it all depends on where you get them done. I got three on my right hip, it was one for 55, then all three for 110.
It depends on the shop and what kind of jewelry you get. You definitely want microdermals for this, so don't get bars just because they're cheaper. Call around to the different shops and ask for pricing.
At least 48 to 72 hours after getting the dermals done. You need to be sure the pool is chlorinated, nature bodies of water should be avoided for at least 6 weeks.
Microdermals should be surgically removed. Barbells can just be taken out, but they're horrible for surface piercings. But, back dimple piercings have a tendency to reject because of the friction and movement of that area. So, they may come out on their own or be pulled out before you decide that you want them removed.
Microdermals last longer but they're easier to rip out. Micros are better better they move better and they don't affect as much skin as the surface bar. But I have to add that hips piercings in general don't even last a year. Theres just too much friction and contact in that area for them to last.
Microdermals are being outlawed in some places, they are not piercings and are considered body modification, which in some states is illegal. Now a Professionals prospective, listen not a lot of info is out there about dermals, and the problems that are being seen in the hospitals are causing the regulations to start flying. There are a lot of idiots out there who think they know how to pierce, who have now jumped on the dermal implants and are screwing up royally causing us real professionals no end to the grief. Seek out an experienced professional body piercer who has been working for at least 10 years, they may tell you what I am going to tell you dermals and the lip are not a good idea. A side note from what they ^ said.. flesh piercings and dermals can be done on the lip, it's not the best idea, but it can be done. Here's a little something: Check Related Links
You can get a piercing at any age as long as you have a parent or guardien with you that grants permission and signs the forums for you. Health Canada's regulations have recently been updated. Now, if you live in Canada you must be 16 with or without parental consent (this does not include surface piercings, microdermals, nipples, or any "below the belt" parts) and once you're 18 you can do anything.
Varies from person to person. I have to tell you that hip piercings are bad news. They ALWAYS reject due to the fact that there is so much movement and contact in that area. Its such a waste to pay for dermals that most likely wont even last for a year. Yes, microdermals have a better chance of surviving than surface bars but still, they'll eventually reject. Not to mention that they'll also leave you with scars. My advice is not to get them at all and use your money for something else.
Microdermals are pretty safe. Never ever use a bar or even a surface bar for a surface piercing. Back dimples are EXTREMELY hard to keep. Theres a ton of movement and contact in that area. You'd have to put less pressure on your back when you sit, be careful while you get dressed, and not move a lot. Which is pretty tough. Back dimple and hip piercings are notorious for rejecting within a year. I would look into getting a dermal in a better place but hey, if you really want it I can't stop you.
Most hip piercings reject relatively quickly. If you catch the rejection early and get the jewelry removed, any scarring will be minimal. If you wait to long and the jewelry pushes itself completely or nearly completely out, you'll be left with more severe scarring. Microdermals are the best option for hip piercings and they would leave smaller scars than bars would. You could always use treatment creams like Mederma or Bio Oil to help reduce the appearance of the scars.
The piercing would be performed with microdermals due to the fact that surface piercings with surface bars have a fairly high rejection rate due to the stress that is being put on the skin and the bar, but the microdermal is singular unto itself and they have a pretty good rate of acceptance as opposed to surface piercings or the now rather outdated, trans-dermals. A microdermal has a flat "foot" if you will that resides below the skin and it then has a cylindrical post with internal threading that is flush with your outer epidermis that you can screw balls or gems into. Fairly quick procedure.