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In theory a [[Transdermal Implant|transdermal implant]] should be placed essentially no deeper than a piercing. If it is placed deeper, not only will it be far more [[Transdermal Implant Removal|difficult to remove]], but secondary complications can easily occur such as an [[Inward Traveling Infection|inward traveling infection]].
'''A '''durometer''' is a device for measuring the hardness of a material, as well as the name for the measure of that hardness (aka "Shore A" in the softer ranges). While you can use a durometer to test the relative hardness of metals, in terms of body modification a durometer is usually being used in reference to silicone and other soft materials used for [[Implants|implants]]. The higher the durometer number, the harder the material.


Because transdermal implants are typically placed using a dermal punch to create the main point of exit for the jewelry, initial damage can be easily done to the muscle and periosteum, or even scratch the skull itself, creating weak points for future infections. In addition, the jewelry itself can erode tissue below it until the transdermal settles on the bone itself and can begin to cause life-threatening complications.
To put it into context, the O-rings on body jewelry are usually about a 60 or 70 durometer — skateboard wheels are usually between 80 and 100. A very soft squeegee would be about a 55 durometer, and a hard one would be about 80. The softest rubbers are usually about a 20 durometer. Implant silicones come in 10 durometer and up.


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== See Also ==
 
* [[Silicone]]
Please understand that the above diagram is not to scale and overly simplified.
* [[Implant]]
* [[Implant Casting]]

Latest revision as of 02:41, 17 September 2023

A durometer is a device for measuring the hardness of a material, as well as the name for the measure of that hardness (aka "Shore A" in the softer ranges). While you can use a durometer to test the relative hardness of metals, in terms of body modification a durometer is usually being used in reference to silicone and other soft materials used for implants. The higher the durometer number, the harder the material.

To put it into context, the O-rings on body jewelry are usually about a 60 or 70 durometer — skateboard wheels are usually between 80 and 100. A very soft squeegee would be about a 55 durometer, and a hard one would be about 80. The softest rubbers are usually about a 20 durometer. Implant silicones come in 10 durometer and up.

See Also

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