Surface Bars

This type of piercing is a surface piercing and can be worn anywhere, whether on the chest, neck, hip, throat, hand, or even around the eye and at the bridge of the nose. Surface bars are essentially barbell piercings where both ends are bent upwards at a 90-degree angle. The bar lies under the skin, so they are called microdermals. The threaded ends protrude from the skin, onto which balls, cones, or other shapes can be screwed. Only these two attached pieces of jewelry are visible above the skin. The distance between the two depends on the surface bar jewelry you wear, which in turn depends on the distance at which the piercing was done , i.e., the length of the piercing channel. The bars of our piercings measure approximately 10.5 mm.

Staples Barbell Piercings

The 90-degree bend of the surface bars is important because it reduces the surface tension of the skin. The less tension on the piercing and the skin, the lower the risk of rejection. Besides the bend, the depth of the surface bars is also important. If they are too deep, the jewelry will press against the skin, causing redness and inflammation. If they are not deep enough, the piercing will be too loose, and the balls or cones at the ends, along with the post, will protrude from the skin. They can even tilt and irritate the surrounding tissue. In this case, we recommend having this piercing done only by an experienced piercer. The correct length of the jewelry is also crucial to ensure it is neither too tight and constricting, nor too loose and snagging, leading to rejection. We recommend covering the surface bars with a bandage overnight while sleeping if you frequently snag them. Surface bars are popular with both women and men, although the placement can vary; for example, they are more popular on the hips among women.

The use of long staples

Two locations where surface bars in the long staple style have long been used are probably the eyebrow piercing and the bridge piercing. However, these piercings are now also used as microdermals in many different parts of the body; some people even connect them, for example, with strings to create a corset-like lacing. Besides the chest, popular locations for surface bars include the neck and, for women, the hips. Instead of the eyebrow, some people now also choose to have them pierced under the eye, where this type of piercing, also known as a staple barbell piercing, is used.