Having ink does not make any individual a bad human being. Times have changed a lot since the period in which tattoos were categorized for bikers or thugs. Good people can have tattoos. Many people even get Bible verses or portraits tattooed onto them. Star-News Newspaper reports, “ When Curtis Vann…
The effects of them are only obvious; one will have them, generally, for the rest of their life. Most piercings can close completely when taken out later. Tattoos, on the other hand hold a much greater promise of permanence. They can be laser treated off; however it is both painful and costly, usually at least double of the tattoo itself. In support of Martin’s reasoning, the tattoo I am having laser treated is my smallest one and was done spur of the moment. There was no thought or consideration, as it was more of a getting a tattoo for the sake of getting a…
A rebellious teenager set on a tattoo might end up going to some shady place that would be willing to give them an illegal tattoo or piercing for a ridiculous price, only to have it become infected because the artist used cheap equipment or wasn’t following all the regulations to keep it clean.…
Tattoos can be a way of identifying a tribe, or can represent someone’s status, and can serve as protection for superstitious cultures. Tattoos have different meaning for different people, for example, Otzi, his tattoos could have been meant as therapeutic rather than symbolic.…
What does tattooing do to the skin. What does it do to the immune system. What are the tattoo procedures.…
Tattooing is one of many art forms that has been practiced from thousands of years. It has evolved from its start, from crude methods to more advanced ones. Tattooing has become more symbolic and meaningful, and more common. Many people around the world have at least once tattoo but, it was not always this way, tattoos used to be only for kings and queens or those of importance.…
Tattoos and piercing have become increasingly more common over the years. Obvious issues within the workplace have surfaced. Some would argue that tattoos and piercings in the workplace are inappropriate, unprofessional, and even distracting. However, I believe there is nothing wrong with tattoos or piercings in the workplace. It will be argued that tattoos and piercings have no affect on the work of an employee and therefore should not be prohibited.…
One of the most popular body modifications is tattooing. Tattoos are a way of expressing yourself in a more artistic way. Any image, symbol, word, etc, you could ever want can be tattooed onto your body. The process of tattooing starts “by injecting ink into a person 's skin. To do this, they use an electrically powered tattoo machine that resembles (and sounds like) a dental drill. The machine moves a solid needle up and down to puncture the skin between 50 and 3,000 times per minute. The needle penetrates the skin by about a millimeter and deposits a drop of insoluble ink into the skin with each puncture.” (Wilson, 2000) This process leaves an almost permanent image on your skin. I say almost permanent because with the technology of today, there are ways to get tattoos removed (laser tattoo removal) or to fade…
Another trend that is causing infection among a rising number of people is the “poke and stick party,” a scenario in which friends give each other tattoos in their homes. The parties They are viewed as being more fun rather than going to a parlor where they need to comply with regulations. Poke and stick parties are also rising in popularity is because it is a lot cheaper, or even free, to get it done by their friends. (Concern Growing). What they don’t seem to realize is how dangerous it is to have an someone do it in their unsterile home and how much the chance of infection increases because of it. Also, most of the time in this type of situation the piercer is unlicensed.…
There is a lot of disagreement on whether or not tattoos have the potential to negatively impact the immune system of the individual who gets them done on their skin. I know most of you might argue that the modern procedures developed ensure that tattoos are done in a sterile environment while using single-use items and sterilizing the rest of the equipment has to a large extent minimized the possibility of the individual compromising their immune system. Many jurisdictions also require the tattooists to undergo blood-borne pathogen training similar to the ones provided by OSHA and the Red Cross. However, like every other invasive procedure, there is always the potential for harm such as skin disorders or infections, contracting blood-borne diseases as well as potential allergic reactions (Sawyer, 2007).…
There are many reasons why children getting tattoos is a bad idea, but these are a few. One reason why underage children should not get tattoos, even with parents’ permission because they could regret it when they are older. It may make us children look “cool”, but the tattoo could be something dumb or a phase we were in, in the past. The more we get older, the more we could regret it. For example, in the past, my father was in a gang and he got tattoos on both his hand and fingers to represent it.…
There are also some risks that come with permanent makeup. If the tattooist injects the pigment too deeply into the skin, the pigment may migrate beyond the original sites, resulting in a blurred appearance. It’s actually a lot more painful to get a tattoo removed than to get one done. This is why you need to be careful about picking the right technician to do your…
Many people view the human body as an apartment rental rather than a house: They have the use of it during the brief season of their tenancy, but most are loath to initiate any permanent modifications beyond those dictated by nature and necessity. The tattoo and body piercing have long held negative connotations and is even forbidden in the Old Testament. In Leviticus 19:28 it says "Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead nor print any marks upon you. I am the Lord." Though many view these forms of body art as sin and reduce it to body mutilation, others feel that it is merely a historical footnote about the cultural identity of this era. The debates concerning body modification and self-mutilation often suggest that individuals who choose to decorate their bodies through tattooing and piercing are driven by harmful impulses that they…
Some tattoo inks have been known to cause allergic reactions. In most states, reputable tattoo parlors are regulated and must follow standards of cleanliness---this includes using sterile needles and equipment. The only exceptions are New Mexico, North Dakota and Washington, D.C. However, there are still risks of infection and illness from tattoos. Even in regulated states, an unlicensed artist can set up a back-alley shot increasing the risk of infection from…
Tattoos have been used for thousands of years through many different forms as a way of representation. Throughout time, the choice to decorate ourselves with colorful and decorative markings of ink has grown in popularity through elaborate portraits of body art, along with permanent cosmetic make-up.…