What is a Tattoo?
A tattoo is an idelible mark or figure fixed upon the body by
insertion of pigment under the skin, or by production of scars. In these days
of laser removal techniques, you might assume that nothing on or in the
skin is ever really permanent. Do not get a tattoo thinking that you
will be able to remove it later. The laser removal process is very
lengthy, still quite expensive, and reportedly rather painful. It may not be
possible to remove tattoo completely or to remove it without some
scarring. Always consider a tattoo very permanent.
The business end of a tattoo machine consists of a set of needles
(rarely is it a single needle) that rapidly reciprocates up and down, for a
very short distance, and introduces ink into the skin through very
small punctures. You know it hurts. But different people feel pain to
greater and lesser degrees. It is also true that different parts of the body
are more and less sensitive. Areas that are fleshy ( upper arm, calf,
abdomen) tend to feel pain less than areas close to bone ( an ankle,
elbow, or the spine).
Knowledge about the details of the tattoo process such as what to
expect,in what order, and how long it will last, can help to assure that
your tattoo process is not only a happy one but a safe one as well.
Safety needs to be uppermost in your mind as you begin a process of asking
questions about tattoos and educating yourself. You will need to know
what questions to ask of your tattoo artist and what answers are
acceptable.
The choice of design, body placement, and colors need to be something
that stands some chance of remaining relevant for a lifetime. It would
be ridiculous to suggest that people should pick something about
themselves or their lives that won't change, because all things can and do
change, from feelings toward other people to religion, and even gender.
Process of being able to find your desing, choosing something that is
relevant and meaningful it is one of the most pleasurable parts of the
process of getting a tattoo.
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Tattooing is the most oldest form of body art. To decorate and adorn is essentially a human
characteristic. For many people the tattoo designs and symbols of adornment hold great meaning.
Similar tattoo designs can be found across cultures with different meaning.
Body painting differs among the various tribes. The position, color and size of the designs
vary according to the rank of individuals. In the old days people who got
tattooed at a certain temple could identify others who got tattooed there too.
They could see the particular work of tattoo pictures. They would identify with the others who got
tattooed at the same temple.
