If this ain't body graffiti, then I don't know what is. This is devotion to body art like I've rarely seen. Needless to say you won't find me doing this. But I admire commitment wherever I find it. Check out this article...
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25411667-5006009,00.html
Now this guy is committed to body art. He's turned his whole body into a walking billboard. Too bad they don't have glow in the dark tattoos, because then he'd be a neon billboard.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
The Ins and Outs of Getting a Tattoo
The world of tattoos is as diverse as the Amazon Rain Forest. All different types of people get a bunch of styles of tattoes for so many personal reasons. This post is to give you information on health risks and concerns when getting your first tattoo. Be careful and don't be afraid to ask whatever questions you feel the need to. Now let's get down to the nitty graffiti.
Health risks are associated with getting a tattoo. Infection of blood born diseases and allergies do occur. The infectious diseases run the gambit: herpes simplex virus, tetanus, staph, fungal infections, some forms of hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV. However, modern tattoo shops do protect their customers with use of disposable needles and sterilizing procedures as mandated in many states. Other specific risks of tattoos include some skin disorders. Granulomas (bumps) may form around tattoo, especially if your tattoo contains red ink. Tattooing can also cause severe raised scar tissue (keloids), which some people are prone to get. Tattoos can lead to local bacterial infections. Typical signs and symptoms of an infection include redness, warmth, swelling, and pus drainage.
The Centers for Disease Control has linked clusters of potentially serious antibiotic-resistant skin infections to unlicensed tattoo artists who neglect proper disease preventative procedures. Some antibiotic-resistant skin infections can lead to blood infections, pneumonia, and necrotizing fasciitis, a painful, flesh-eating organism. Tattoo dyes, particularly red dye, can cause flare up of skin allergies, resulting in itchy rashes at the tattoo site. This may even occur years after. On rare occasion, tattoos or permanent makeup may cause swelling or burning in the affected areas during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams. In certain cases — such as with permanent eyeliner under an ocular MRI — tattoo pigments obscure image quality.
Take precautions if you plan to get a tattoo in order to protect yourself. State or local license are required by many different jurisdictions, although, lawful standards vary by state. City, county and state health departments provide information on your area’s licensing and regulations. It’s also advisable to check the reputation of the tattoo studio for cleanliness and professionalism. The Better Business Bureau may have information or can be tapped to look into a studio’s business history.
Autoclaves or heat sterilization machines are used to sterilize nondisposable equipment after each use. Instruments and supplies not sterilized with an autoclave are disinfected with a commercial disinfectant or bleach solution. Pay close attention to your tattoo artist. Be certain only sterile needles removed from sealed packaging are used. That goes for pigments and containers as well. The artist should also keep hands washed and use gloves during the procedure. Do research before you get a tattoo. Information is available online and at the library.
Proper care of your tattoo is important. The tattoo artist should provide all necessary information for the care of the type, area, and dimensions of the tattoo you receive. In most cases regular washing with soapy water and moisturizing will be required.
Even when no problems result, people often eventually become dissatisfied with their tattoos. Sometimes tattoos fade over time. If the color’s injected too deeply into the skin then dye drift can occur. This causes the design to blur. Also, some people tend to regret tattoos as their preferences change over time.
The complete removal of permanent tattoos is difficult. There are several existing techniques. However, even with these methods scarring and skin color variations probably will remain. Laser surgery is the most commonly practiced method of tattoo removal. Laser light pulses penetrate the outer layer of skin where ink pigments absorb the light's energy. The method works by fragmenting the pigments into smaller particles that then dealt with by the body’s healing processes. Dermabrasion is also used to remove tattoos. During this procedure, the tattoo area is numbed by local anesthetics, ice, and / or sprays. Afterwards the layers of skin at the tattoo site is sanded down and the body. Pain is usually minimal, but scar tissue often remains. Surgical removal is a less common option. The tattoo is surgically cut out and the edges stitched together. Scar tissue is an issue here as well.
Health risks are associated with getting a tattoo. Infection of blood born diseases and allergies do occur. The infectious diseases run the gambit: herpes simplex virus, tetanus, staph, fungal infections, some forms of hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV. However, modern tattoo shops do protect their customers with use of disposable needles and sterilizing procedures as mandated in many states. Other specific risks of tattoos include some skin disorders. Granulomas (bumps) may form around tattoo, especially if your tattoo contains red ink. Tattooing can also cause severe raised scar tissue (keloids), which some people are prone to get. Tattoos can lead to local bacterial infections. Typical signs and symptoms of an infection include redness, warmth, swelling, and pus drainage.
The Centers for Disease Control has linked clusters of potentially serious antibiotic-resistant skin infections to unlicensed tattoo artists who neglect proper disease preventative procedures. Some antibiotic-resistant skin infections can lead to blood infections, pneumonia, and necrotizing fasciitis, a painful, flesh-eating organism. Tattoo dyes, particularly red dye, can cause flare up of skin allergies, resulting in itchy rashes at the tattoo site. This may even occur years after. On rare occasion, tattoos or permanent makeup may cause swelling or burning in the affected areas during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams. In certain cases — such as with permanent eyeliner under an ocular MRI — tattoo pigments obscure image quality.
Take precautions if you plan to get a tattoo in order to protect yourself. State or local license are required by many different jurisdictions, although, lawful standards vary by state. City, county and state health departments provide information on your area’s licensing and regulations. It’s also advisable to check the reputation of the tattoo studio for cleanliness and professionalism. The Better Business Bureau may have information or can be tapped to look into a studio’s business history.
Autoclaves or heat sterilization machines are used to sterilize nondisposable equipment after each use. Instruments and supplies not sterilized with an autoclave are disinfected with a commercial disinfectant or bleach solution. Pay close attention to your tattoo artist. Be certain only sterile needles removed from sealed packaging are used. That goes for pigments and containers as well. The artist should also keep hands washed and use gloves during the procedure. Do research before you get a tattoo. Information is available online and at the library.
Proper care of your tattoo is important. The tattoo artist should provide all necessary information for the care of the type, area, and dimensions of the tattoo you receive. In most cases regular washing with soapy water and moisturizing will be required.
Even when no problems result, people often eventually become dissatisfied with their tattoos. Sometimes tattoos fade over time. If the color’s injected too deeply into the skin then dye drift can occur. This causes the design to blur. Also, some people tend to regret tattoos as their preferences change over time.
The complete removal of permanent tattoos is difficult. There are several existing techniques. However, even with these methods scarring and skin color variations probably will remain. Laser surgery is the most commonly practiced method of tattoo removal. Laser light pulses penetrate the outer layer of skin where ink pigments absorb the light's energy. The method works by fragmenting the pigments into smaller particles that then dealt with by the body’s healing processes. Dermabrasion is also used to remove tattoos. During this procedure, the tattoo area is numbed by local anesthetics, ice, and / or sprays. Afterwards the layers of skin at the tattoo site is sanded down and the body. Pain is usually minimal, but scar tissue often remains. Surgical removal is a less common option. The tattoo is surgically cut out and the edges stitched together. Scar tissue is an issue here as well.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
@$$ Graffiti!
I've always found body art to be fascinating. Graffiti on my body is my salute to all who decorate the flesh. It's a different kind of beauty, perhaps not fully appreciated by most people. Looks like Sweden agrees with me and is big on body art. Sometimes you got to go halfway around the world to get your booty graffiti fix. Check out this article...
http://www.thelocal.se/19180/20090430/
The guy with the tattoo on his back is too kewl. This Swedish Tattoo Fair in Norrköping, Sweden, features skin decoration galore. Check out the girl with the booty tattoo. Body graffiti in private places... my favorite.
http://www.thelocal.se/19180/20090430/
The guy with the tattoo on his back is too kewl. This Swedish Tattoo Fair in Norrköping, Sweden, features skin decoration galore. Check out the girl with the booty tattoo. Body graffiti in private places... my favorite.
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