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Have you noticed that there are a lot of people that have Tattoos these days? In the past you may
have only seen tattoos on people such as sailors, outlaws, and biker gangs but now tattoos are a
very popular body decoration for many people. The types and styles of tattoos has also come a
very long way. It is no longer crude pictures of pinup girls, skulls, and anchors. Tattoos have
developed into very sophisticated art work ranging from Celtic crosses to very personalized
symbols. People have found and created designs that express themselves in a very personal way.
What is a Tattoo?
Very simply a tattoo is a puncture wound made in the skin that is filled with ink. Although done
differently today than in the past the technique is still somewhat similar. Today, tattoo artist use a
tattoo gun that has one or more needles that penetrate the skin and delivery ink into the skin.
Tattoos last a very long time due to the fact that the ink is placed deeply into the skin. The top
layer of skins is called the epidermis and it is constantly shedding and being reproduced. If the ink
from a tattoo was in this layer of skin it would not last very long. The layer of skin that the ink is
injected to is called the dermis, which is a deeper layer of skin that is very stable and makes the
tattoo stay visible almost permanently.
Tattoos in the past were done manually with a tool that they tapped on the skin to make the
puncture wound and then the ink would be injected by hand. Most tattoo shops today have tattoo
guns or machines to do this today, although you can still find areas around the world that still use
the older style of tattooing. The tattoo guns make tattooing much more quickly today because the
machine is able to deliver the ink into the skin as it is puncturing the skin. The tattoo artist can
change the tip of the machine to contain one needle or group of needles depending on if they are
drawing the outline of the design or shading part of the design. Most tattoo artist today are very
skilled and know just how far to drive the needle into the skin to produce a good tattoo. Not going
deep enough can result in ragged tattoo and going to deep can result in excessive bleeding, not to
mention the pain would be much worse.
Does It Hurt?
Getting a tattoo can hurt and can take several hours or even days to complete depending on the
size and design of the tattoo you are getting. The amount of pain can and will very depending on
the location of the tattoo. Everyone has a different threshold to pain also. The art has a bit to do
with it also. A good tattoo artist can provide less pain over a new or less experienced tattoo artist.
So you want a Tattoo!
First and foremost, if you are going to get a tattoo, get it done safely! Remember, a tattoo is a

2. puncture wound that needs to be taken care of just like any other scrape or cut that you may get.
By taking care of your tattoo you will be less likely to have it get infected. It may sound a little silly
but you need to make sure that your immunizations are up to date. Tattoo shops today have
implement steps to help you avoid infections and disease but it doesn't hurt to take an extra step
for your own safety. Have a plan to get medical care if your tattoo does get infected. Some signs
of infection are excessive redness, prolonged bleeding, pus or changes in your skin color around
the tattoo.
If you have a prior or existing condition such as heart disease, allergies, diabetes or a condition
that effects your immune systems by all means consult with your doctor. He may be able to
recommend precautions that you can take before getting your tattoo.
Choosing the place to get your tattoo is very important. You want to be sure the tattoo shop is
clean and safe. Things such as needles, gloves, mask should all be disposable and should never
be used on more than one person. The guns themselves and other equipment that is not
disposable should be sterilized after every use. You can contact your local government
agencies(county, city, local health department) that can inform your on licensed tattoo shops,
standards or complaints against a specific tattoo shop.
Here are some things to look for:
Does the tattoo shop you are looking at have an autoclave to sterilize equipment? An autoclave is
a piece of equipment that uses steam, pressure and heat to sterilize with.
Is the shop licensed? You can check this through you local government agency and the tattoo
shop you are looking at should be able to provide you with references.
Make sure the tattoo shop the regulations that outline procedures to be followed when dealing with
bodily fluids that are provided by the Occupational Safely and Health Administration's Universal
Procedures.
Just keep in mind, if the tattoo shop you are considering looks dirty or just doesn't feel right to you
for any reason it would probably be best to find a tattoo shop you are more comfortable with.
What to expect
First of all you will need to find your design that you are wanting tattooed on your body. The tattoo
shop you are going to will most likely have thousands of designs that you can look through. You
may also be able to have the artist create a unique design for you. There are also may designs to
choose from on the web. Once you have decided on a design you will need to decide on a
location. You may already have a location in mind and be able to choose the tattoo you will be
getting for that particular location. The tattoo artist will then clean and even shave if necessary to
area getting tattooed and apply a type of stencil of the tattoo on that area and allow you to see it.
This will give you a good idea of what it will look like. As the artist is getting the ink and gun ready
they will explain things about the needles and the procedures in order for you to become more
comfortable with the whole process. When you are both ready they will begin the outline. Once the
outline is finished the tattoo artist will once again clean the tattoo area and most likely change the
needles in the gun to do the shading or fill in. After finishing the tattoo the artist will again clean the

3. tattoo area and apply some type of antibiotic ointment and then it will be covered with a bandage.
Congratulations! You now have a new tattoo. It will take a few days to heal but soon you will be
able to remove the bandage and show off your new art.
Tattoo Care
The last step you will need to follow in very important. That is taking care of your new tattoo until it
is fully healed. The tattoo shop will give you instructions that you should follow and will most likely
give you ointment to use on your tattoo. Just remember to contact your doctor if something about
your tattoo seems out of the ordinary (as discussed earlier). Make sure that you keep your tattoo
bandaged for the first 24 hours. This will help in the healing process greatly. You will want to avoid
touching the new tattoo and picking at any scabs that may form. After all, it is a wound and will
most likely form some scabs in places. When you wash it for the first time try to use an antibiotic
soap and just pat it dry. Re-apply some antibiotic ointment and also re-bandage it. This will only
help your tattoo to heal. You want to avoid getting your new tattoo wet(pools, hot tubs, long
showers) until the tattoo has fully healed. The other important step is keeping your tattoo out of
direct sunlight. Even after it is fully healed the sun can cause fading of your tattoo a great deal. So
it is suggested to use a sun screen on your tattoo for quite some time so that your new tattoo does
not begin to fade to soon.
Rick Watson
Find out more about tattoos and other body modification at http://www.tatsandthings.blogspot.com
where you will find related information on tattoos and piercings with links and more showing you
where you can go to get tattoo designs and body jewelry.
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