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Posted on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in health

Tattoos: Your Questions Answered

We knew people had a lot questions and wanted more information on tattoo, so we compiled information and wrote this article. I think you find it extremely useful.

Tattoos are made by injecting ink through into the skin.  Tattoo artists achieve this by using an electric powered tattoo gun that almost sounds like the drill a dentist uses.  The tattoo gun has a needle that moves up and down, putting the ink into the skin around 2,000 times per minute.  The needle in the gun punctures the skin and deposits a small drop of ink with each puncture.

The tattoo machines these days have several basic components.  The sterilized needle, tube system, electric motor, and foot pedal are usually fine examples. The foot pedal is extremely important to the tattoo gun, since it controls the vertical movement the needle is likely to make.  It resembles a pedal used with a sewing machine, except for the truth that it determines how the needle will work.

One of the greatest concerns regarding tattoos has always been safety.  Tattoo machines work by puncturing the skin and injecting ink into the tattoo site.  Whenever you are dealing with puncture wounds, there is always a chance of infection and disease.  Because of these risks, tattoo applications are always focused on safety.  Tattoo artists always use sterile equipment, disposable materials, and proper sanitation to guarantee protection for themselves and their customers. To help prevent the risk of contamination, almost all tattoo materials including ink, ink cups, needles, and gloves are for single use only.  Needles should never be used a second time, as they can almost always lead to infection.  Most of the single use products will arrive at the tattoo studio in sterile packaging where the artist can open it up before you before he starts his work.

Before they start the tattoo, tattoo artists will always wash their hands with water and soap and check themselves for abrasions and cuts.  After doing so, they’ll clean and disinfect their work area with the appropriate disinfectants.  As they do this, they’ll normally explain to you what they are doing and how the sterilization process works.  Once they have cleaned the area, they will then start to open their equipment from the sterile boxes.  After the artist has opened everything, he’ll shave the area for the tattoo and disinfect it with soapy water.

Once he starts the tattoo, the pain will all rely on your tolerance.  Some people claim that it feels like being pinched, while some describe it as being a little poking with needles.  Your overall pain tolerance, the location and size of the tattoo and the experience of the tattoo artist all will be contributing factors to how much pain you will feel.  The location is very important.  If you are getting a tattoo in a sensitive area – it’ll probably hurt a bit more.

The tattoo artist will clean the tattoo through the entire process, and again once he has finished.  Once he has finished, he will put some ointment on the tattoo and cover it.  He will also explain how you should take care of it and what you can and can’t do.  Most tattoo artists will provide you with a sheet to take home which has detailed instructions on dealing with your new tattoo.  If you will haveany questions, you shouldn’t hesitate to ask when he’s going through your care instructions.

When you get home, you should always follow those instructions.  Taking care of your brand-new tattoo is extremely important and may very well determine your chance of infection.  Tattoos can be a neat thing to get, as long as you look after them.  Keep in mind the fact that tattoo may perhaps be sore for some time – although it will heal in a few short days.


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