Why We Use Flatback Jewelry at Identity Body Piercing

Because comfort, safety, and style should go hand in hand.

At Identity Body Piercing, every detail of your piercing experience is intentional—from the moment you walk into our studio to the jewelry we carefully place in your new piercing. One of the most important decisions we make on your behalf? Choosing flatback jewelry.

Here’s why we trust flatbacks for almost all of our initial and long-term piercings:

✨ What is Flatback Jewelry?

Flatback jewelry features a post with a flat disc that rests against the back of the skin, rather than a ball or butterfly clutch. The decorative end is affixed to the front and secured with internal threading or a threadless push mechanism.

✅ Comfort You Can Feel

Unlike traditional butterfly backs or ball ends, flatbacks sit flush against your skin. That means:

– No poking or stabbing while you sleep – Less irritation from movement or friction – A smoother healing process with fewer snags on hair or clothing

Especially for piercings like helix, tragus, conch, nostril, or lip piercings, flatbacks make everyday wear far more comfortable.

🔒 Secure & Hygienic Flatbacks are designed to stay put—thanks to secure threading or tension-fit mechanisms. This means:

– Less risk of losing your jewelry – Fewer chances of contamination or migration – A more stable environment for healing

When healing a new piercing, it’s crucial to minimize movement. Flatbacks help create that stability.

💎 Sleek & Stylish With no bulky back end showing, flatbacks allow your jewelry to sit beautifully and flush against your skin. They’re the gold standard for showcasing high-end decorative ends from brands like Moll Doll Designs, BVLA, Tawapa, Antometal, Neometal, Buddha Jewelry Organics, and more.

And since the back of your jewelry often matters just as much as the front (especially for ear stacks), we offer options in high-quality, biocompatible materials like implant-grade titanium and solid gold.

😊 Cleaner, Safer Healing Flatbacks are easy to keep clean and ideal for professional piercing studios like ours that prioritize hygiene. They reduce the risk of buildup and are less likely to trap bacteria around the back of the piercing.

Combined with our disposable setup and sterile techniques, flatbacks are part of our commitment to the safest healing possible.

Trusted by Professionals

There’s a reason most professional piercers—us included—use flatback jewelry for new piercings: they’re simply the best. At Identity Body Piercing, we don’t compromise when it comes to your body, your safety, or your style.

Ready to upgrade your jewelry or start a new piercing?

Visit us in Wicker Park or Roscoe Village and explore our curated selection of flatback ends and posts. Whether you’re new to piercings or a seasoned collector, we’ll help you find the perfect fit—comfortably and beautifully.

Identity Body Piercing: Piercing-only. Judgment-free. Always done right.

Wicker Park: 1514 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60622

Roscoe Village: 2256 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 60618