Piercing through Scar Tissue: What You Need to Know
Scarring and piercing are usually the greatest topic of concern for many clients seeking body modifications. Can you imagine it—a Keloid won’t be detected during piercing until the development stage? The most basic questions include, “Can I pierce through a scar?” and “Will it hurt more or not heal properly if pierced through scar tissue?” These are indeed valid concerns, as one will agree with me that scar tissue is far from normal skin and has its challenges. Let’s delve into the facts, clear up common misconceptions, and provide guidance for those considering piercings through scar tissue.
Can you Pierce Through a Scar
The Short Answer: It depends.
The Long Answer: The feasibility of piercing through scar tissue varies with the type, degree, and age of the scar. Here’s a detailed look:
Previous Piercing Scars: If the scar is from a previous piercing and is small, flat, and healthy, it’s usually safe to pierce through them again. Many clients prefer this option because it restores their former appearance without adding new scars.
Irritated or Hypertrophic Scars: All raised scars; differently colored; bigger than the others; need to be checked out in person. More complex cases remain: migration or rejection of piercings leave behind difficult scars. It’s with this sort of situation that one will truly require in-person so that the tissue can be assessed.
- Surface Piercings: The scar tissue has to do with the stability of the skin, so if you are interested in surface piercings, like surface bars and microdermals, we are a tad more complicated. Think before acting on how temporary these piercings can sometimes be.
Non-piercing Scars: Accident and surgery scars are more involved. An in-office consultation will be necessary, and generally, one year after surgery is a good benchmark. Certain scars that are deep in tissue may never be pierceable.
What If My Scarring Is Severe, but I Still Want a Piercing?
Do not lose hope! Nowadays, modern dermatologic treatments can improve this scarring, and it might be quite possible to pierce through. For this purpose, there are scar injections and laser treatments or even silicone patches. Although the treatments do not make a scar guaranteed to be pierced through, the improvement is quite considerable, and piercing should not fail.
Can Piercings Heal Through Scars?
The Short Answer: Maybe.
The Long Answer: How well a piercing will heal depends on the character of the scar. Small scars from prior piercings or minor trauma usually work out fine. Yet major scars from large-scale surgery or traumatic injury are much less certain. A quality body piercer will examine your scar and let you know the associated risks and what might be expected in your case. If your scarring is such that they feel there is a reasonable chance of success, they may even be willing to try it, but be upfront with you: healing will be a new experience for that tissue, and new scars can result.
Does Going Through a Scar Hurt More?
Surprisingly, for the majority of people, they really don’t seem to feel much additional pain when pierced through scars. In fact, heavy scarring more often than not is accompanied by less sensation and makes it less painful. While the piercing procedure itself isn’t more painful, the healing process may be more complex, requiring extra care and diligence.
Conclusion
Most minor scars due to past piercings are relatively easy to pierce through a second time. Surgical scars and more severe scarring would be quite a different story. Find an experienced piercer accustomed to surgically altered tissues and realistic expectations. They will ensure your best interests are looked after; all you have to do is go along for the ride.
FAQs
- Will All Scars Be Piercable?
- Not every scar is pierceable. One needs to consider the type of scar and the level of the depth of a scar in ascertaining whether that particular scar is suitable for piercing.
- How long should I wait to pierce through a surgical scar?
- Wait at least one year post-surgery for a scar to be fully matured.
- Does the treatment of scars guarantee that I can pierce myself?
– Treatments do work to improve the condition of the scar, but it is not guaranteed whether it can be deemed suitable for piercing.
- Is it more painful to have the needle go through a scar?
- In general, no. Most clients report a lack of pain, where others haven’t found a significant difference, and severe scarring may have a reduced sensitivity.
- Where can I find a body piercer that is experienced in skin scar tissue?
- Find a piercer through word of mouth who is known to pierce on scarred tissue. Consultations with reviews can also give insight into his/her experience.
Satisfy your body modification urges with the most concern for your health and skin’s condition by consulting a professional. Happy healing!