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Hey guys I'm thinking about getting two microdermals under my left collarbone this summer. I only have my ears pierced, so I don't have much experience with these things... Does anybody have them? Did they hurt? How long did they take to heal? Was there a lot of bruising? How much did you pay for them?

Thanks so much x

Hey guys I'm thinking about getting two microdermals under my left collarbone this summer. I only have my ears pierced, so I don't have much experience with these things... Does anybody have them? Did they hurt? How long did they take to heal? Was there a lot of bruising? How much did you pay for them?

Thanks so much x

I currently have 6 dermals, although they're on my back not my collarbones.

They flipping hurt whilst they're being done, and they're not as quick as normal piercings to perform. But as soon as they're in the pain stops. You can see a bit of bruising around the top one here although that pic is from last year and thus out of date now.

The top one in that pic came out one night - didn't hurt, it just didn't take for some reason.

My most recent were £35 each.

I had two under my collarbones (near the centre, about 2 inches apart). They were a complete pain in the arse and there's no way I'd bother with that placement again. Seatbelts, bags, collars...everything rubbed them at some point. I couldn't wear necklaces and had to be very careful with scarves. Not wearing a bra was horrible sometimes - the weight of my boobs pulled down on the skin and I could feel the pressure on them, it was really weird. I had to wear a bikini in the shower a few times when it was particularly uncomfortable, and sometimes a bra in bed. I was constantly aware of them for pretty much the whole time I had them. The scars were pretty obvious for a while - red and raised. They've faded a lot now and are no longer visible, although I can still feel one (the one that was more irritated for whatever reason). I had them for about 6 months I think? Certainly less than a year. They were removed back in summer 2008.

I feel I would've had far less problems if they used microdermals with a shorter post - they stuck out quite a lot once the initial swelling had gone down, and the piercer who removed them for me commented on it and said they were far too long. I did go to a very reputable, well-known studio, but I still think they misjudged the length needed. I had other issues with this piercers afterwards as well though unfortunately.

But on the other hand, plenty of people have absolutely no issues and find their microdermals heal quickly and are hassle-free. YMMV!

thank you I've decided I'm getting them in May

My vertical helix has been angry with me for a while. I'll admit that I've slacked on the salt soaks but it's so angry with me now that I wonder if just that will help now. There's a gross picture of it below. Earlier I was giving it a quick feel and checking my jewellery was still in when there was a pop and a lot of blood... It doesn't hurt that bad but does anyone know what this is and how to sort it?




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Looks like a Keloid. If it is you should try a couple drops of lavender oils with a carrier oil like grapeseed and just apply with a cotton buds.

Although you posted a while ago, not sure if you've cleared it since.

It has gone down a fair bit since then thankfully. Could it be a keloid if its filled with such lovely things like puss and blood? I'm gross I know haha, sorry!


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Hi guys, I'm having a problem with my helix piercing and was wondering if anyone could help!

My ears formed what I think might be a keloid on the outside of the ear, it doesn't hurt at all really but it looks awful, so I was wondering what can I do about it? I've had my piercing for a year and a half, and never had any problems with it but when I switched to a stud it started to get irritated. I switched back to a hoop but now have this stupid lump on my ear, Im doing salt soaks but I'm not sure it makes any difference? Any ideas?

Thanks!

It's not a keloid.

Your "hoop" will just be irritating it more, so switch to a well fitting barbell or labret stud.

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