So we have started doing transdermal implants at work and my manager was so into the idea of 'him being the only person allowed to do it' so me and my friend decided to do them.

Its so fucking pretty and nice Im so pleased with it. I put it in my navel with a littole crystal (ill take photos once it heals up) its quite disgusting at the moment with the blood and cuts and such but its so nice!!!

pain?

It hurt alot more cos i did it myself (this is the first self body mod ive ever done) but not that bad. It hurt less than my belly button piercing and was soo simple to do!

haha Im so excited about this thing. Lets just see how the healing process goes.


For those who dont know I am a qualified piercer I dont suggest you do this to yourself.

And a transdermal implant is what exactly ... ?

Transdermal implants are a form of body modification used both in a medical and aesthetic context. In either case, they consist of an object placed partially below and partially above the skin, thus transdermal. The skin around it generally heals as if it were a piercing.

Medically, transdermal implants are used to create "ports". An example of this is a transdermal implant which is done at the navel and is essentially a tube with a valve in it leading into the intestines; this is done on patients who are unable to eat food normally.

In the body piercing community, these types of modification are generally called fairly "heavy" due to the complexity of the procedure and the social implications. Two types of implants can be used.

When the procedure is done using a post-like implant, an incision is made a small distance from the site. The skin is then lifted and the implant is passed through. Then, a hole is opened at the site for it to pass through, and it is moved so that the top part fills the hole. The implants used for this are generally small and not textured in any way except rounding.

If a more graphic implant is desired, it is generally done in two parts. First, the base is inserted the same way a single-part would be, except that the base implant is threaded. It may either stick out like a bolt, or be inward like a nut. When this is done, the top half is screwed on. This type is usually done for spikes and/or horns.

In any case, the part of the implant which passes under the skin generally is somewhat large and has holes. The skin will grow into them, making it more permanent.

- Wikipedia

I googled that. You could've done the same. ;]

Most transdermal implants are heavy duty looking. Mine just looks like a labret bar in my belly button with no exit hole. much prettier then a navel piercing.

I couldn't be bothered, could I. Why would I bother to look it up on google when I can have someone like you post the information here.

Dude, it was a lighthearted joke. Well it is when it's to someone cool like you. ;]

Kinda like a Transdermal Anchor?

yes

Oh i see, i think those look good on the outer eye, not sure i'd want it there permanently though. Looks/sounds like a tricky process also, i congradulate you.

http://www.bmezine.com/news/pubring/da/tear.jpg

ergh...sounds painful

It wasnt that bad conch is still the worst pain to experience. My work mate has big cuttings on his chest and leg and his conch hurt more than them and my conch hurt more than the implant.

damn.