Tattoos Created by injecting a colored pigment into the skin creating a permanent visible design Created by injecting a colored pigment into the skin creating a permanent visible design Temporary Henna tattoos are available Temporary Henna tattoos are available

Tattoos Most tattoo artists use an electrically powered, vertical, vibrating instrument to inject the tattoo pigment. - the instrument injects pigment at 50 to 30,000 times per minute into the second layer of skin (the dermis), at a depth of 1/64 to 1/16 of an inch Most tattoo artists use an electrically powered, vertical, vibrating instrument to inject the tattoo pigment. - the instrument injects pigment at 50 to 30,000 times per minute into the second layer of skin (the dermis), at a depth of 1/64 to 1/16 of an inch

Tattoos Design and scar are produced by the deposit of insoluble inks. Initially, there may be some localized swelling and oozing of a small amount of clear fluid Design and scar are produced by the deposit of insoluble inks. Initially, there may be some localized swelling and oozing of a small amount of clear fluid Newly acquired tattoos generally heal in 2 to 3 weeks and require care similar to that of a minor wound or burn Newly acquired tattoos generally heal in 2 to 3 weeks and require care similar to that of a minor wound or burn A professional tattoo artist must have a permit from the local health department to operate a tattoo parlor A professional tattoo artist must have a permit from the local health department to operate a tattoo parlor

Industry Standards The Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) is a nonprofit organization that, together with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has developed a set of infection control guidelines for tattooists to follow The Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) is a nonprofit organization that, together with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has developed a set of infection control guidelines for tattooists to follow

Tattoo Removal Can be very expensive and may cause permanent skin discoloration Can be very expensive and may cause permanent skin discoloration Laser. Laser. Excision (Surgery). Excision (Surgery). Dermabrasion ("Sanding"). Dermabrasion ("Sanding").

Body piercings Body piercing involves the insertion of a sharp implement, usually a needle, into various areas of the body to create an opening for a decorative ornament Body piercing involves the insertion of a sharp implement, usually a needle, into various areas of the body to create an opening for a decorative ornament

Healing times aftercare and possible complications are dependent on the location of the piercing. aftercare and possible complications are dependent on the location of the piercing. –Ear piercings generally heal in 4 to 6 weeks. –Naval piercings may take up to 6 months to heal and are more likely to become infected than other areas.

Risk of Infection Spread of infection from blood borne diseases Spread of infection from blood borne diseases Tetanus Tetanus A superficial local infection at the site of the piercing is common A superficial local infection at the site of the piercing is common Following aftercare instructions for cleaning the wound helps prevent this complication. Following aftercare instructions for cleaning the wound helps prevent this complication.

Questions to ask before getting a tattoo or body part pierced. How carefully have I thought about my decision? Am I feeling pressured by friends? How carefully have I thought about my decision? Am I feeling pressured by friends? Why am I contemplating a particular form of body art? Why am I contemplating a particular form of body art? How will I like my body art in the future? (tattoos are permanent) How will I like my body art in the future? (tattoos are permanent) How carefully have I researched the process, potential health risks, studio and artist? How carefully have I researched the process, potential health risks, studio and artist?

Factors consider when choosing a body artist & studio Choose an artist who is experienced, reputable, and preferably a member of a professional piercing or tattooing organization. Choose an artist who is experienced, reputable, and preferably a member of a professional piercing or tattooing organization. Check with the local public health department to see whether there are regulations or licensing requirements for body artists. Check with the local public health department to see whether there are regulations or licensing requirements for body artists. Interview the artist and visit the studio prior to the procedure. Interview the artist and visit the studio prior to the procedure.

Factors to be considered when choosing a body artist and studio The artist should wash his/her hands before the procedure and wear a new pair of disposable gloves throughout the tattooing or piercing process. The artist should wash his/her hands before the procedure and wear a new pair of disposable gloves throughout the tattooing or piercing process. Prior to the procedure, the skin where the tattoo or piercing is to be done should be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected. Prior to the procedure, the skin where the tattoo or piercing is to be done should be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected. Needles and inks should be new, sterile, individually wrapped and disposed of after one use. Needles and inks should be new, sterile, individually wrapped and disposed of after one use.