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Surface piercing

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This anti-eyebrow piercing is an example of a surface piercing

Surface piercings are piercings that are found on flat parts of the body, giving a double-pierced look that sits flat against the skin. A surface bar follows the plane of skin, while a standard piercing is pierced through the plane. Standard piercings have an entrance hole with an exit hole that is usually directly behind the entrance hole, whereas with a surface piercing the entrance and exit holes are next to each other on the skin surface.[1]

Types

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Some examples of surface piercings:

Rejection and migration

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Surface piercings can be difficult to heal. They are the most likely to be rejected as they only break through small amounts of skin. This leaves less skin to keep the piercing secure. The body will push it to the surface of the skin causing it to "grow out".[2] Proper placement and jewelry selection by an experienced body piercer can help alleviate this problem. A healed surface piercing can last from a few months to a lifetime.

References

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  1. ^ "Body Piercings: Cleaning and Healing | University Health Services". uhs.berkeley.edu. 18 March 2016. Archived from the original on 2020-04-28.
  2. ^ About: Tattoo/Body piercing[permanent dead link]
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