The Tech Behind the Tattoo

Having never even gotten a tattoo, I can not tell you how you will react to getting one. I am a big fan of piercings, however, and currently have ten.  Many of my friends have piercings too so I do know that each person's body reacts in a different way to piercings.  I believe that having a tattoo would be the same.  In both cases you are effectively damaging your body in order to get the body art that you want.  As with piercings, some people have no reaction at all, but others can experience reactions that are very severe indeed.  

I can tell you how tattoos are done, however.  Once you are in the most comfortable position to get your tattoo, the area of skin that you want to get it on will be cleaned using rubbing alcohol. Then the area will be shaved, using a new and disposable razor.  This is a crucial step, as even the finest hairs can cause problems.

After the skin has been cleaned, the tattoo artist will trace the design of your tattoo onto your skin, so that they know exactly where to tattoo. Ointment will be applied over the design so that it doesn't rub off and the needle will slide over the skin more easily.

Now for actually getting the tattoo! People who I've asked have said the first minute or two of the tattooing process are the most difficult and then you get used to the pain.  When the tattoo is finished, it needs to be treated just like a wound, so another layer of ointment will be applied over it to protect it from airborne bacteria. Then a bandage will be securely applied with tape.

                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11I4gQFtkK8

This video clip shows a tattoo being done in slow motion. It may look scary, but they can't be that sore given the amount of people who have body art!