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Insertion of foreign objects into soft tissues under the skin or into muscle

Self-embedding is the insertion of foreign objects either into soft tissues under the skin or into muscle.^[1] Self-embedding is typically considered deliberate self-harm, also known as nonsuicidal self-injury, which is defined as "deliberate, direct destruction of tissues without suicidal intent."^[2]

Controversy

Based on the review of the literature it is unclear whether self-embedding falls under the definition of deliberate self-harm.

Some studies include self-embedding as a deliberate self-harm behavior^[2] while others exclude it.^[3] Most definitions of deliberate self-harm include the stipulation that the behavior is performed without conscious suicidal intent.^[2][4] The connection between self-embedding and suicidal ideation is unclear.

Although most self-injurious behaviors are not associated with suicidal intentions,