How to Get a Surface Piercing

A surface piercing is any piercing done on a relatively flat surface of the body, such as a wrist or the nape of the neck. This type of piercing allows for a great deal of self-expression, but because of the difficulty in healing, think of a surface piercing as temporary so you won't be disappointed if your body rejects it. A surface piercing is the most difficult piercing to heal, and your jewelry is likely to migrate even with the most experienced of piercers. Permanent surface piercings should be done using surface piercing jewelry, the most common and useful of which is a surface bar. If your piercer wants to use a regular barbell on a permanent surface piercing, it's safest to find another piercer. Even hitting your surface piercing a year after you get it can cause jewelry migration. Tygon is another type of surface piercing jewelry, which is a plastic tube with beads attached at each end. It's not as good as a surface bar but is an excellent choice if you want a surface piercing where bars can't be used. If you want a temporary surface piercing such as a corset piercing that you remove immediately after an event, you can use a curved barbell. Before getting a surface piercing, understand that it might not work-even with the best piercer and the best care during healing.