Mine were into the back muscles but my healing powers are amazing. It was suppose to take 8 months to heal. I didn't even get to lace it. There are flesh color plugs and I believe anyone under 1 gauge is likely to heal if you want to take it out. If it's a low gauge punching it may be easier. I'm sad micro-dermals may come out. I don't have the money to replace every 2-3 years. My skin can only take one more try. I think I fixed the link.