Tattoos

Whoever said, “nothing lasts forever”, probably didn’t have a tattoo. They are relatively safe, if a qualified technician does it using sterile equipments under sanitary conditions.

These injected inks may cause pain and immediate side effects in some. They may even lead to long term allergic reactions. Worst of all, improperly sterilized needles and unhygienic conditions can introduce dangerous diseases like hepatitis B, and AIDS into the bloodstream.

Another important problem comes when; the person goes for an MRI scan. The magnetic resonance can create a burning sensation and swelling during the procedure.

The inks used in the tattoos are applied through a series of tiny needle pricks that penetrate the skin two millimeters deep. The needles leave behind large ink particles that color the skin from inside.

The site and size of the tattoo and the skill of the technician marks the level of pain felt by the customer. The healing period ranges from 1 week to 10 days.

The area may undergo crusting and peeling during this period. The area should be cleaned well and kept moisturized.

Tattoo dyes may be made either from metal oxides, such as chromium, or from synthetic pigments. The details about the dye as well as its contents should be recorded and shown to the dermatologist, if any skin problem arises.

Tattoos are usually designed to remain as long as the bearer wishes. But once they are to be removed, it might be more risky and painful than making them.

Tattoos are made to last long on our skin by injecting durable pigments into our skin. Removal is possible these days, mostly by surgery or dermabrasion. But they find to be;

1. Of considerably high cost
2. Significant pain
3. Unsatisfactory cosmetic results
4. Surgery may result in skin stretching, cutting away the tattoo, and stitching the surrounding skin together.
5. Dermabrasion or ‘sanding’ of the skin surface is highly painful leaves unsightly scars.

A recent method; lasers, are used to dissolve the ink particles under the skin. They are broken into smaller pieces which is attacked upon by the immune cells and destroyed.

Lasers give a good effect on dark colors than lighter shades. But in some cases, they may even darken the design. This process is also highly costly.

Designing without harm:

Tattoos may be relatively safe, but they equally pose danger for those who bear them. Any procedure that includes the puncturing of the skin should be considered as risky. Many serious diseases have been reported to spread through this tattooing.

To reduce risks, tattooists should:

• Maintain a heat sterilization device in the place where tattooing is done.
• Only disposable needles should be used.
• The needles should be disposed of properly in penetration- resistant containers.
• All the equipments should be disinfected using bleach or other disinfectants.
• Same needles should not be used for different persons, and also for the same person in different areas.
• The hands should be properly washed and dried before tattooing. Latex gloves should be used throughout.
• A plastic barrier should be used on the equipment.

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