What does a transdermal implant look like?
A transdermal looks a bit like a labret, but with a much larger backing. This backing is often has large holes drilled through it — tissue grows through these holes to help secure the implant (imagine a figure 8, with the post in the center). Using just a labret stud will not usually work. What are the risks related to transdermal implants? Overall transdermal implants carry the same set of risks as surface piercing or pocketing, with the primary risk being rejection. Transdermal implants performed by the medical industry (for example for percutaneous energy transmission systems) have quite different risks and complications. These implants work with the aim of “bonding” the skin to the implant, and use specialized materials such as porus titanium. Where can I go to get a transdermal implant done? There are only a very small handful of practitioners offering transdermal implants, primarily because not only is it a specialized procedure, but also because manufacturing proper transdermal
