About Surface Piercings

Surface piercings look awesome, but they need special care. Unlike most piercings, these piercings simply pass just beneath the skin and out again. There is little to anchor them, so they are prone to migration. They are also more likely to be rejected. This is as true for a fresh piercing as it is for an older one that gets bumped.

A sternum piercing, picture here, is one of the most popular types of surface piercings. A series of barbells are used to create the illusion of single studs.