What are Tattoos?
Tattoos were related with slaves, tribes, prisoners, gangs and rockers. About 10/15 years ago, tattooed people were criticized and discriminated, in societies all over the world. Today, is trendy and considered a form of body art! It's so trendy, that mothers and daughters are getting tattoos together!
But, what are tattoos?
Tattoo is a "permanent" drawing made inside of one of the layers of the skin, by repeatedly piercing it with needles, in order to make a hole to inject ink. This process is done without anesthesia.
Permanent Makeup
Permanent makeup or cosmetic tattooing is, also, a form of tattoo and is becoming more and more popular.
The process is the same, but instead of using the tattoo for body decoration, it is used to mimic makeup, like: eyeliner in the eyes, eyelids, artificial eyebrows, lash enhancement, lip liner, lipstick, nipples, others.
But, what are tattoos?
Tattoo is a "permanent" drawing made inside of one of the layers of the skin, by repeatedly piercing it with needles, in order to make a hole to inject ink. This process is done without anesthesia.
Permanent Makeup
Permanent makeup or cosmetic tattooing is, also, a form of tattoo and is becoming more and more popular.
The process is the same, but instead of using the tattoo for body decoration, it is used to mimic makeup, like: eyeliner in the eyes, eyelids, artificial eyebrows, lash enhancement, lip liner, lipstick, nipples, others.
How the Body Reacts to Tattoo Ink?
The ink particles are intruders for the body, an exterior element that doesn't belong to the body, so the immune system immediately fights the ink particles, attacking them. It's a long and constant battle that will just end when the last particle of ink is removed. If, the tattoo is not retouched, it will gradually fade over time.
Health Risks of Tattoos
- Some inks contain dangerous toxins, like mercury, cobalt, nickel, others
- Tattooed skin can't release toxins or regulate the body temperature like a non-tattooed skin
- Unsterilized needles can transmit diseases like hepatitis and HIV
- Allergic reactions to the ink
- Granulomas
- Infections
- Keloids formation
- Others
