Tattoos - Tips And Tricks

By: Daniel Les


Did you know any of the first few full-bodied tattooed persons?There are brave people who had their full body tattoo transformation. Usually, those who chose to transform their body were driven by popularity, previewed success and money. The Great Omi, a typical British citizen who originally named Horace Ridler was one of the known full-bodied tattooed individuals. Ridler chose to be in show business and he intent to become a sideshow attraction, hence in 1922 he had totally transformed his body. Wide black even animal-like stripes were tattooed all over the body of Ridler. His tattoos were his passport to success in the field of show business. Leopard spots were entirely tattooed to Tom Leppard, which enabled him to be considered as the Worlds Most Tattooed Man under the Guinness Books of World Records. A very well know Stalking Cat of Washington State had also become known for his catlike split upper lip. He wore long jewels in his multiple cheek pierces. The pieces of jewelry complement his catlike tattoo markings that accentuated him to be almost like his totem animal. There had also been a known Lizard Man whose tongue was split with teeth filed to points. Anyone who had seen him perform on stage would really be astounded of acts like swallowing a sword, swinging off the body weights on body pierced areas and eating fire. Other known performer for sideshow was The Enigma whose tattoos made him appear like a living blue puzzle. The Enigmas other pride was his large ear, lip and body piercings and implanted horn on the forehead. Twenty two tattoo artists had simultaneously worked on his body, which was a real world record at the Amsterdam Tattoo Convention. Just think of the endurance which was mustered by The Enigma.

Did you know that the healing time differs in the different parts of the body which were pierced or tattooed? Body tattooing and body piercing cause a wound in the specific part of the body where the procedures were performed. The healing time depends upon the type of procedure and the body part which was tattooed or pierced. It is important to note that knowledge of the healing time prevents you to irritate the wound while its in the process of healing. The usual healing time for body piercing are as follows: for cheek- 2-4 months, ear cartilage -2 months to 1 year, eyebrow- 2 months to 1 year, labret -6 weeks to 2 months, navel- 6 months to 2 years, nipple- 2 to 6 months, nostrils- 2 months to 1 year, and tongue- 6 weeks to 1 month. It is delicate during the healing period and therefore, the wound needs extra care and proper treatment. Body tattoo should be bandaged after the tattooing procedure and should be left bandaged for four hours or overnight. The next day, it is safe to remove the bandage but the area should be cleaned regularly. You may only use your fingertips to wash the area with cold water and do not remove scabs.

Did you know why people engage into body modification? The peoples cultures are not the sole agent that triggers a person to acquire body modification in forms of either body tattooing or body piercing. Why are some persons motivated to give their body some modifications? Are the pains and lasting marks that theyll derive from the involved processes of body tattooing and body piercing not threats that should have prohibited them? Some communities of natives consider body piercing and tattoos as mere fashion accessories. According to some, their body arts which include the tattoos and piercing are regarded as decorative accessories. These beautify them and make them appealing on the eyes of other people. Many want to be in or acceptable to a clique or a group, hence some make body modification in order to fit into a group. Nowadays, most of the people are free to express themselves through a fashion where almost anything goes. Does body tattoo and piercing improve appearance? Many people who had obtained their body piercing and tattoos were driven by their desire to enhance their appearance. A body arts impacts include the control statement over own body. Also, a body tattoo and/or piercing give an individual the avenue for expression of uniqueness and individuality. If a person wants to be identified and affiliated with a particular group, s/he conforms to the common practices of body arts. Any person who wishes to acquire any of the body arts must watch out for the probable indication of the tattoos or piercing which may be rooted from self-destructive impulses, hence, it can be perceived as a self-mutilation form of behavior.

Did you know how a tattoo is removed? A person who has first pondered about the idea of getting himself a tattoo should have first considered if s/he could take his tattoo for a lifetime because if s/he is uncertain or would after a decade or less decide to have it removed, then the common last resort which is the removal process gives off worse painful experiences. The tattoo removal is not only a real painful experience, but also costly. There are three known methods of tattoo removal: laser removal, dermabrasion, and salabrasion. Among the three procedures, the most expensive is laser removal. A tattoo can only be entirely removed after multiple laser removal sessions. Does laser removal procedure guarantee a complete riddance of body tattoo? No, it doesnt. There is a minor pain during the process of laser removal and the pain is multiplied during recovery stage. The patient may choose to surgically scrape the tattooed skin part through the process of dermabrasion. This is truly painful but its effectiveness can be better assessed once the skin is healed or has regenerated. Another painful procedure is scraping off the skin part using a rubbing rock and salt through the process of salabrasion. The tattooed person may choose from the previously mentioned methods of tattoo removal, but for better medical result, s/he must look for licensed clinics to do the operation for highly guaranteed outcome.

Did you know that to do after you had you body tattooed? Body tattoo is a procedure which results in a wound to the skin. The healing time takes about 30 days to completely heal. During the healing process, it is very important to observe proper care and treatment of the wound. This is a crucial time for your tattoo. Proper care of skin will avoid delay in the healing time and will also avoid complications. The first thing to do right after you have had your tattoo is to remove the bandage four hours or overnight after the procedure; wash the tattooed area with an antibacterial soap and warm water. While doing so, remember that the tattooed part of the skin is sensitive, so gently wash it with your hands without using towels or sponge. In the first five days, use ointment such as A&D, and then use moisturizer on it. After a few days, the wound will develop flakes or scabs. Do not take them off; taking them off this will damage the tattoo. Also, do not expose the new tattoo to the sun because this will fade the color, especially the light colored designs. Always take care of your tattoo, so that the design will remain as it is.



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