A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Transdermals can be trouble

An active lifestyle will probably make your life longer, but the counterpoint is that it’ll make your piercings’ and implants’ lives shorterTiff says that’s exactly what led to the demise of her paired transdermals — you can see how far they’d rejected in the first two shots. Tom Brazda (TomBrazda.com — he also removed my magnets) removed them for her while he was guest spotting at Eternal Ink in Sheffield, UK.

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26 responses to “Transdermals can be trouble”

  1. jp Avatar
    jp

    i have been thinking about getting a few transdermals done on my chest, but i am not sure what should i do for aftercare. i just want to have my transdermals to be successful. 🙂

  2. jp Avatar
    jp

    i have been thinking about getting a few transdermals done on my chest, but i am not sure what should i do for aftercare. i just want to have my transdermals to be successful. 🙂

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    In *this* case (two transdermals on tissue that doesn’t move much), I’d recommend a standard surface piercing personally to achieve the same effect.

  4. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    In *this* case (two transdermals on tissue that doesn’t move much), I’d recommend a standard surface piercing personally to achieve the same effect.

  5. Whispers Avatar
    Whispers

    Holy shit, that looks painful.

    Active as in they work out a few days a week or active as in they climb mountains and do more strenuous than average excercise? Yowch.

  6. Whispers Avatar
    Whispers

    Holy shit, that looks painful.

    Active as in they work out a few days a week or active as in they climb mountains and do more strenuous than average excercise? Yowch.

  7. tiff badhairdo Avatar
    tiff badhairdo

    Bodyboarding, mountainbiking, coasteering etc. Having a clumsy partner didn’t help, either! I did attempt to cushion/waterproof them when doing said activities but alas they were not to be.

  8. tiff badhairdo Avatar
    tiff badhairdo

    Bodyboarding, mountainbiking, coasteering etc. Having a clumsy partner didn’t help, either! I did attempt to cushion/waterproof them when doing said activities but alas they were not to be.

  9. Dawnie Avatar

    I have to get my transdermal taken out pretty soon. Bums me out. But I knew going into having my transdermal put in, that there was a distinct possibility of removal, and I hope everyone else thinks of that beforehand as well.

  10. Dawnie Avatar

    I have to get my transdermal taken out pretty soon. Bums me out. But I knew going into having my transdermal put in, that there was a distinct possibility of removal, and I hope everyone else thinks of that beforehand as well.

  11. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    I guess this is the risks that must be taken, bummer if it dosnt work out tho.

  12. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    I guess this is the risks that must be taken, bummer if it dosnt work out tho.

  13. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    that looks awfully painful! but at least they were fun while they lasted. =]

  14. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    that looks awfully painful! but at least they were fun while they lasted. =]

  15. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    bummer. how extensive would the scarring be?

  16. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    bummer. how extensive would the scarring be?

  17. moddoctor Avatar

    Sadly, transdermals and microdermals are not ready for primetime. At some point perhaps they will be, but not yet. I really look forward to being able to put something in that is totally permanent.

  18. moddoctor Avatar

    Sadly, transdermals and microdermals are not ready for primetime. At some point perhaps they will be, but not yet. I really look forward to being able to put something in that is totally permanent.

  19. coddman Avatar
    coddman

    wow they look cool , I should get some!!

  20. coddman Avatar
    coddman

    wow they look cool , I should get some!!

  21. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

    I must say it’s actually nice to be reminded every once in a while that not all mods are forever….

  22. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

    I must say it’s actually nice to be reminded every once in a while that not all mods are forever….

  23. Joseylyn Avatar
    Joseylyn

    I’m glad this was posted for those of us who are considering getting these and have only seen pictures of healthy transdermals. It’s good to see both sides. 🙂

  24. Joseylyn Avatar
    Joseylyn

    I’m glad this was posted for those of us who are considering getting these and have only seen pictures of healthy transdermals. It’s good to see both sides. 🙂

  25. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    Anyone interested in getting a transdermal but are worried about the healing or problems associated with them, should look up microdermals as well.

  26. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    Anyone interested in getting a transdermal but are worried about the healing or problems associated with them, should look up microdermals as well.

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