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A '''dermal elevator''' is a device resembling a spatula which is used to create a pocket for implants.
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'''Dermal anchoring''' is a technique that is essentially a single-point [[Pocketing|pocketing]]. It gives the appearance of a small single bead on the skin, similar to a [[Transdermal implant|transdermal implant]], but with a much simpler procedure.
In order to place an [[Implant|implant]] under the skin, an incision is made, and then a "spatula" type device is used to lift the tissue and form a pocket in which to place the implant. Elevators come in many shapes, sizes, and sharpnesses, but to generalize, they look sort of like medical versions of a butterknife.


The procedure was devised by Ben from House of Color. His technique is explained in a [http://news.bmezine.com/2005/10/14/dermal-anchoring-the-dermal-anchor-piercing-procedure-the-publishers-ring BME interview]. It has found favor with many artists as the technique is simpler and less invasive than a transdermal implant procedure, and the removal of the piece is substantially easier than implant removal. The relative small size of the jewellery allows placement almost anywhere on the body, although healing can be difficult, as with [[Surface piercings|surface piercings]], on areas of high movement or places that get knocked.
Elevators are not the only tool used to create pockets—some [[Doctors|doctors]] and [[Practitioners|practitioners]] prefer to use blunt [[Medical scissors|medical scissors]] and similar tools. They are inserted into the incision while closed, and are then opened, increasing the size of the pocket.


This procedure is still very much in its infancy, and since the article, several practitioners have been experimenting with different jewellery designs and insertion techniques. The current most popular method of performing a dermal anchoring is very similar to the [[Punch and taper|punch and taper]] technique for surface piercing. A single hole is made with a small dermal punch, and a taper is used to elevate some of the skin around it to allow for jewellery insertion.
== See Also ==
 
* [[Implant]]
To remove the jewellery, the area around it is massaged, and the piece manipulated gently out.
* [[Steve Haworth]]
 
== Related Risks ==
[[Rejection|Rejection]]

Latest revision as of 02:27, 17 September 2023

A dermal elevator is a device resembling a spatula which is used to create a pocket for implants.

In order to place an implant under the skin, an incision is made, and then a "spatula" type device is used to lift the tissue and form a pocket in which to place the implant. Elevators come in many shapes, sizes, and sharpnesses, but to generalize, they look sort of like medical versions of a butterknife.

Elevators are not the only tool used to create pockets—some doctors and practitioners prefer to use blunt medical scissors and similar tools. They are inserted into the incision while closed, and are then opened, increasing the size of the pocket.

See Also

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