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    Default microdermals - advice please

    I had three microdermals put in on Easter sunday, going from right above my shoulders on the nape of my neck, down my spine, spaced out about 1 1/2 inches. I guess I went to some hack job piercer, because two days later I noticed that the bottom one was deeper, embedded into my skin, and slightly angled. I went to a different piercer who told me I could either wait to see if it improved because it could be swelling, or take it out now before it fully heals, then re pierce it in a month. I chose to have it taken out, and he lanced it out. It doesn't look too bad, just like a hole, since the original piercer used a dermal punch and not a needle.

    Now, I went to a third piercer to buy some H2Ocean, and I happened to ask about new tops for the jewelry. He looked at my original jewelry I had taken out by the second piercer, and told me that it is a 12 gauge, and all they use are 14 gauge. He said I would have greater difficulty finding tops for this, and tops that match the threading of this jewelry. He also concerned me because he said it could be a lower grade metal.

    Now I am wondering if I should just remove all three now, and then re pierce in a month with a reputable piercer and jewelry that I know is good.... what should I do? Are all these piercers just trying to make a dollar off of me?
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    Default Re: microdermals - advice please

    No they're not necessarily trying to make money, but I'd suggest looking here: http://www.safepiercing.org/ to find one you can trust in your area. Derms are VERY hard to do. They take certain knowledge and practice. It is EXTREMELY important to go to someone who know what they're doing.

    Personally, I would have them removed (also by someone who knows what they're doing - like unless it was absolutely necessary it should never have been lanced out, that increases scaring and scar tissue) to minimize potential damage, I would heal up, and go back and have them done by a real piercer.

    Also, how did you take care of them? Were you vigilant with cleanings etc? They can be very finicky.
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    Default Re: microdermals - advice please

    I've only had them a few days, so I've been using sea salt water to "soak" them (just pressing a hot towel dipped in water on them for a few seconds) and using H2Ocean. I will try to see if the 14 gauge heads fit into this jewelry, but I'm still concerned that it's a low grade metal.
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    Default Re: microdermals - advice please

    The sea salt is ok. I'm going to suggest dial soap or this :http://www.amazon.com/Provon-Medicat...4334656&sr=8-1 for cleanings if you're infected though.
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    I would take them out and re-do with a reputable artist.

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