How, where to get a tattoo, what to keep in mind and its disadvantages

Gunjan thakurAugust 9, 2021

The fashion of making Tattoo Tattoo is very much in trend. In this, a name, picture or artistic things are engraved on the body permanently. In this article, an attempt has been made to give complete information related to tattoos, read and learn.

Some people make tattoos to express love and some people to show personality or style. Often lovers, girlfriend or husband wife get their partner’s name tattooed. Now even tattoos are being made to show love and respect towards the parents. Tattoos can be seen on the body of famous people like sportspersons or actors etc. Seeing them, other people get tattoos done.

Table of Contents

Know about tattoos

How a tattoo is made and why it is permanent.
What are the things to keep in mind before getting a tattoo?
Does it hurt a lot while getting a tattoo?
Is tattooing harmful to the body?
What made tattoos can be erased whenever they want.
how to make a tattoo

The tattoo artist has a tattoo making machine which has a special type of needle that goes deep into the skin and releases the ink. With this process, the artist makes any letter, picture or design on the skin.

Steps in the process of making a tattoo

The tattoo artist washes his hands thoroughly and wears new gloves. Some artists also wear surgical masks. The part of the body on which the tattoo is to be made is cleaned by washing it with soap, if there are hairs, then they are removed with the help of razor. Then that part is cleaned with alcohol or spirit etc.

After this the artist makes the design on the body with the help of stencils. A thin layer of ointment or petroleum jelly is applied.

The artist starts making the tattoo by putting ink in the skin with the help of the machine, which takes time according to the design and size. The needle may need to be replaced if necessary during this time.

If there is a small amount of blood or any leakage, it is cleaned with a sterile tissue or cloth. After the tattoo is made, it is cleaned once again and the place is packed with a bandage so that there is no dirt in it. This bandage has to be kept for one day. After that it can be taken out.

To avoid infection, special care has to be taken of the tattooed area for about seven days. Tattoos have to be protected from dirt, dust, soil etc.

Why are tattoos permanent?

While making a tattoo, ink is inserted into the skin by piercing the skin with the help of a machine. This ink goes into the outer skin epidermis epidermis and the skin below it goes into the dermis dermis. This changes the color of the pigments of the skin.

Although the body’s white blood cells absorb and destroy any foreign matter, the size of the tattoo ink pigments is so large that the white blood cells cannot absorb them. So the ink remains there permanently. This is the specialty of the tattoo as well as the problem.

what to do if you want to get a tattoo

First of all, think carefully, because it is permanent and it is very difficult to remove it. Make sure to think carefully about the design of the tattoo. Don’t take any decision in haste.

Don’t compromise on quality for the sake of cheap.

If you are getting a tattoo for the first time, then get a small tattoo done. You might not be able to bear the pain of big tattoos.

After consulting a doctor, some vaccines should be taken first, which mainly include Hepatitis B and Tetanus.

You should find a tattoo studio that is clean and safe. The tattoo artist should be experienced, use good quality ink, have the latest and best tattoo machine, use disposable needles and gloves and know how to avoid infection.

After this, you can get the tattoo done at any place you want by liking the design.

does it hurt to get a tattoo

Yes, if the needle enters the skin, there will definitely be pain. But if you make yourself mentally strong then this pain is tolerable. How much pain will be, it depends on these things –

Everyone has a different limit on how much your pain tolerance is.

In which part of the body are you getting tattoos done? In some places the pain is more.

How many needles the machine is being used, the more needles the more pain.
How is the tattoo design? A machine with a large needle is used to make some designs.
How experienced is the tattoo artist and what is his speed.
Caution after getting a tattoo
Care after tattoo made
If blood starts coming in more, the pain gets worse or if there is any other problem, then the doctor should be consulted immediately.

Whatever instruction the artist gives, they must be taken care of.

The tattooed area should not be touched. If the skin is raised or the crust is seen in some places, then it should not be tried to come out.

Do not wear clothing that can stick to the tattoo.

The tattooed area should not be rubbed.

Apply appropriate antibiotic cream etc. after consulting.

Swimming should not be done for two to three weeks.

Tattoos should be protected from sunlight. Sunscreen should be used with advice. It also protects the tattoo from getting faded.

Disadvantages of getting a tattoo

Tatoo side effect

If proper care is not taken, there is a possibility of infection in which there may be redness of the skin, itching, running water or swelling etc. Fever can also occur if it increases in excess. The risk is higher for two weeks after getting a tattoo.

Some people may be allergic to ink. Especially red, yellow, blue and green ink are more prone to allergies. Allergy symptoms may include a red rash, severe itching, or swelling. This allergy can show its effect after a few days, weeks or even months.

Whenever there is an injury to the skin, scar tissue fills it, but sometimes these tissue keloid scars turn into keloid scars which are like raised warts or lumps and look very unsightly.

Sometimes while getting an MRI scan, the tattoo causes swelling or itching. However, she recovers after some time.

If the needle is not used in new or sterilized work, then there is a fear of getting skin infection, HIV, hepatitis B and C etc.

You cannot donate blood for a year after getting a tattoo.

Tattoos can cause trouble with age. Changes in the shape of the body, i.e. becoming thick or thin, can cause the tattoo ink to appear blurry and torn.

can tattoos be removed

Removing a tattoo itself is a long and time-consuming process. Which may have to be done several times according to the size and color of the tattoo. Scarring may also occur when removing a tattoo.

However, it is very difficult to get rid of tattoos completely. The laser method is considered the best for removing tattoos. Through the laser, the particles of ink are broken down so small that the white blood cells are able to absorb and destroy them.

With this method, even after erasing the tattoo body, some color remains and the skin does not come back to its natural color. Apart from this, laser treatment can be costly and cause trouble due to the lengthy process.

Therefore, before getting a tattoo, you should think carefully. Only after that tattoo should be done.

Tattoo Precautions and Tips

If you have any health related problems such as heart disease, allergies, diabetes, eczema, psoriasis etc. or your immunity is low, then you must consult a doctor before getting a tattoo.

Tattoos should not be done if you have keloid scars.
Tattoos should not be made if you are taking blood thinners.
A pregnant woman should not get a tattoo.
If you want to go to IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS, Indian Defense Service, Army, Navy or Air Force, then tattoo should not be done because many types of tattoos are rejected here. Apart from these, it is not accepted in some places, you should know this.

Anyone under the age of 18 needs written approval from a parent or local guardian to get a tattoo. So it should be taken care of.

Do not fall into the trap of cheap because cheap ink can contain carcinogenic elements like lead, nickel etc.

Tattoos should not be made on the part where there is a mole.

If you see any kind of problem with the tattoo, then the doctor should be seen immediately. Negligence can be dangerous.

How, where to get a tattoo, what to keep in mind and its disadvantages