Sunday 17 January 2010

Things To Understand About Tattoos

By Tracey M. Sanders

Tattoos are created by injecting ink through into the skin. Tattoo artists accomplish 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 a minute. The needle in the gun punctures the skin and deposits a small drop of ink with each puncture.

The tattoo machines of today have a couple of basic parts. The sterilised needle, tube system, electrical motor, and foot pedal are all fine examples. The foot pedal is critical to the tattoo gun, as it controls the vertical movement the needle will make. It looks like a pedal used with a stitching machine, except for the proven fact that it defines the way in which the needle will work.

One of the largest worries about tattoos has long been safety. Tattoo machines work by puncturing the skin and injecting ink into the tattoo site. When you are working with puncture injuries, there's always a chance of infection and illness. Due to these hazards, tattoo applications are always targeted on safety. Tattoo artists always use sterile gear, dispensable materials, and correct sanitation to guarantee protection for themselves and their clients.

To help prevent the risk of contamination, almost all tattoo materials such as 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 in front of 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 correct disinfectants. As they do this, they may routinely explain to you what they are doing and the way the sterilization process works. When they have cleaned the area, they may then begin to open their apparatus from the sterile boxes. After the artist has opened everything, he will shave the area for the tattoo and disinfect it with water and soap.

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

The tattoo artist will clean the tattoo throughout the 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 give you a sheet to take home that contains detailed instructions on caring for your new tattoo. If you have any questions, you shouldn't hesitate to ask when he is going over your care instructions.

When you get home, you should usually follow those instructions. Looking after your new tattoo is critical and may decide your chance of infection. Tattoos could be a great thing to have, providing you look after them. Remember the tattoo might be sore for some time while it will heal in 1 or 2 short days.

About the Author:

Buzz This

No comments:

Post a Comment