Contents:
- Medical Video: Getting Your First Tattoo: Do's & Don'ts | Katrin Berndt
- There are several types of tattoos
- The danger of tattoos that can lurk you
- Each tattoo ink color has different characteristics
- Do this to make tattoos safer
Medical Video: Getting Your First Tattoo: Do's & Don'ts | Katrin Berndt
In the Big Indonesian Dictionary, tattoos are pictures (paintings) on the skin of the body. While tattooing is painting on the skin of the body by piercing the skin with a fine needle then inserting the dye into the prick marks. Tattoos are often used as a way to express themselves or show the identity of themselves / certain groups. In fact, today tattoos are not only used for medical applications, but are also used for non-medical applications - for example making "permanent" makeup, such as embroidery of lips or eyebrows. But be careful, the dangers of tattoos can lurk you.
There are several types of tattoos
During this time maybe you only know tattoos only for style. But, actually there are several types of tattoos that you need to know, namely:
- Amateur tattoos, are tattoos made not by tattoo experts with makeshift equipment. The basic principle of tattoos is to put ink / pigment into the skin using a needle - because that anyone can actually make a tattoo. This type of amateur tattoo is usually done by piercing ink, charcoal or ash under the skin using a pin. The equipment used is often unhygienic so it has a much higher risk of infection.
- Cultural tattoos, are tattoos made because of certain special purposes - such as for rituals or as a sign of beauty.
- Professional tattoos, are tattoos made by tattoo experts using a tattoo machine.
- Cosmetic tattoos, are tattoos that are made as "permanent" makeup-like tattoos for lipstick, eyebrows, blush, wigs, and so on. Cosmetic tattoo ink needs to be repeated to keep the color fresh.
- Medical tattoos, are tattoos that are made for certain medical purposes.
The danger of tattoos that can lurk you
If tattooing does not use a sterile instrument, it will increase the risk of infection. Here are some of the risks or dangers of tattoos that you can experience, especially if tattooing with a non-sterile device:
Infection. Making tattoos with non-sterile devices increases the risk of infection with viruses, bacteria, or fungi such as HIV or hepatitis C. The bacterial species that cause infection, Mycobacterium chelonae, can cause painful rashes that can last for months.
Infection can also occur due to the ink used when tattooing. If after tattooing your skin becomes red, swollen, sore, or dry, you need to consult a doctor to get the right treatment.
Allergic reactions. Allergic reactions can be caused by ink used. These dyes or metals can injure the tissue or cause swelling or rashes on the skin.
Difficulty checking the skin. Tattoos can cover possible skin problems. Doctors can be made difficult when doing skin checks or when looking for moles that may be cancerous.
Sun exposure makes the tattoo itchy. For some people, sun exposure can cause tattoos to become itchy and reddish. This is usually caused by the content contained in the ink used to tattoo
Each tattoo ink color has different characteristics
Laser surgery is the most effective tattoo removal technique. However, each color has different characteristics. The more colors on the tattoo you make, it will usually be more difficult to remove.
Black is the easiest color to get rid of because it can absorb more laser waves. Yellow and orange are very resistant to lasers. While red and green react differently based on what substances are used to arrange them. Therefore, it's better to make tattoos using basic and darker colors - if it's easier when you want to delete them.
The long-term effects of tattoo ink can adversely affect the immune system, the pathology of specimen interpretation, and other unexpected health complications. Tattoo ink can also be toxic because some contain carcinogenic compounds.
Do this to make tattoos safer
It is important for you to have careful consideration before you make a tattoo. Here are some tips for avoiding the dangers of tattoos - if you want to make tattoos:
- Don't drink alcohol or take drugs (especially aspirin) the night before or when you get a tattoo. In addition, you are also not advised to tattoo when you are sick.
- Make sure all needles come from a sterile package and make sure the work area is clean; see that the tattoo studio has a machine to kill germs on the device used after each use and make sure the artist is washing his hands and wearing sterile gloves.
- You need to find out about the tattoos that you get, both colors, contents, and more.
- You need to follow all advice about treatment or healing of tattoos to reduce the risk of infection or allergies.
