Is a transdermal implant really an implant?
Transdermal implants, as done by the body modification community, straddle the line between piercing and implant. While they do integrate into the body somwhat, overall they heal more like a surface piercing (with a fistula forming around the implant, rather than the body just sealing the implant at the point where it passes through the skin). What about transdermal implants done using medical technology? Yes, there are transdermal implants (various ports being an obvious example) done by the medical community which integrate very thoroughly with the body. However, these generally do not achieve an aesthetic that is electively sought out, nor are they even available on an elective basis. When transdermal implants are discussed in the context of the body modification community, it is referring to the more “piercing-esque” concept. How is a transdermal implant done? In most cases, the procedure goes like this: 1. The location where the transdermal passes through the skin is marked, as we
