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'''Depression''' is a psychological condition characterized by unusually long periods of sadness, hopelessness, and, in severe cases, even thoughts of suicide. It is important to know that depression is a recognized ''physical and mental condition'' most likely related to an imbalance of chemicals (most notably serotonin and/or norepinephrine) in the brain.
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This is relevant to [[Body modification|body modification]] because body modification is sometimes used as a coping mechanism to deal with the feelings associated with depression. While not everyone in the medical community agrees that it is a healthy method of coping, it does indeed SAVE lives! 
'''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.


It is important to realize that, while depression can be partially due to environmental factors or recent unhappy or stressful events (such as a divorce, moving, or even a GOOD stress such as having a baby or getting married), it is considered to be a '''''treatable medical condition'''''.
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.


Ways of successfully treating depression include practicing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, which may include the use of antidepressants and/or other psychotropic [[Drug|drugs]].
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 ==
To remove the jewellery, the area around it is massaged, and the piece manipulated gently out.
* [[Self-Harm]]
* [[Princess Diana]]


== External Links ==
== Related Risks ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression Wikipedia] article
[[Rejection|Rejection]]

Latest revision as of 02:26, 17 September 2023

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Dermal anchoring is a technique that is essentially a single-point pocketing. It gives the appearance of a small single bead on the skin, similar to a transdermal implant, but with a much simpler procedure.

The procedure was devised by Ben from House of Color. His technique is explained in a 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, on areas of high movement or places that get knocked.

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 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.

To remove the jewellery, the area around it is massaged, and the piece manipulated gently out.

Related Risks

Rejection