Body & Surface Piercings
Neck Piercing
A neck piercing, usually placed at the nape, is a surface piercing — meaning the jewelry sits just under the skin rather than passing through a fold of tissue. Because of this, it requires precise placement and can carry a higher chance of the body gradually pushing the jewelry out over time, which is common with all surface piercings regardless of where they’re placed. We will walk you through realistic expectations for this placement during your consultation.
Surface Piercing
Surface piercings sit on a flat area of skin with both ends of the jewelry visible on top, connected by a bar underneath. They can be placed in various locations and offer a unique look, but they generally take longer to heal than standard piercings — often several months to a year — and have a higher rate of the body rejecting the jewelry over time compared to traditional piercings. We use implant-grade titanium for all surface placements to give the best chance of long-term success.
Collarbone Piercing
The collarbone piercing is a surface piercing placed along the collarbone, offering a striking and unique look. As with other surface piercings, this placement requires an experienced piercer and carries a higher risk of migration or rejection compared to piercings that pass through soft tissue. We assess your collarbone shape and skin before confirming this placement is suitable for you.
Finger Piercing
Finger piercings sit on the skin of the finger and are one of the more delicate surface placements we offer, since the hands are in constant motion and contact throughout the day. This makes finger piercings more prone to the body rejecting the jewelry compared to almost any other placement. We’re upfront about this during your consultation so you can decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Navel Piercing
The navel piercing is one of our most requested body piercings. Unlike surface piercings, it passes through a fold of skin above the belly button, which generally gives it better long-term stability — though it’s still one of the longer piercings to heal fully, often taking 6 to 12 months. Not every navel shape is suited to this placement, so we check your anatomy first to confirm it will heal well before we proceed.
Aftercare for Body & Surface Piercings
Clean your piercing twice daily with a saline solution, and avoid tight clothing or anything that rubs against the area while it heals. Surface piercings in particular need to be checked regularly for early signs of rejection, such as the jewelry sitting differently or the skin around it thinning. We explain what to watch for before you leave the studio and remain available on WhatsApp throughout your healing process.
