Tattoos
People have been getting tattoos since before the start
of history, and can be found in some form in almost
every culture. With the recent rise in popularity of
getting tattoos in the United States, you are probably
reading this because you are interested in getting a
tattoo. If that is the case, it is important for you to
know as many of the facts as possible before getting a
tattoo.
HOW IS A TATTOO
CREATED?
A tattoo is produced by the inserting of pigments under
your skin. This is usually done with an electric tattoo
machine that involves a tightly packed set of needles.
WHAT ARE THE
RISKS FROM GETTING A TATTOO?
If you are thinking about getting a tattoo, you should
be aware of the risks inherent in the process. Like any
process that breaks the skin barrier, getting a tattoo
can potentially expose you to a number of health risks.
The most common health risks associated with a getting a
tattoo are allergic reactions and infections.
Most tattoo pigments contain metals that can potentially
cause you to have an allergic reaction if you have
particularly sensitive skin. This is a particular
concern in connection with red and green pigments. If
you have an allergic reaction, the skin area around your
new tattoo can become swollen and itchy. In very bad
cases, the skin area can even start to ooze fluids.
Obviously, it would be preferable to avoid this outcome.
Fortunately, allergic reactions to tattoo pigments are
relatively rare. If you are concerned about having an
allergic reaction, ask your tattoo artists to do a spot
test first. That way, if you discover that you are
allergic to a particular pigment, you will not end up
with a life size oozing eagle across your chest.
Another major health risk with getting a tattoo is
contracting blood-borne infections suck as hepatitis,
tetanus or even HIV. Given the nature of these diseases,
however, the only real risk for becoming infected with a
blood-borne infection from getting a tattoo is if an
instrument used on you was already used on someone else
and still contains some of their blood. In professional
settings the risk of catching an infectious disease from
getting a tattoo can be largely managed through
sterilization and the exclusive adoption of single-use
tools.
Although not a health risk, it should also be remembered
that it is generally difficult to remove a tattoo; keep
this in mind before you have your current girlfriend’s
name tattooed across your forehead. Laser treatments can
get rid of tattoos by attempting to breakdown the
pigments in the tattoo. This is not really getting rid
of the tattoo, however, bur rather just speeding up the
tattoo’s natural fading process.
HOW DO YOU FIND A
GOOD TATTOO ARTIST?
The most important step is to make sure they are fully
licensed in your jurisdiction. If they are licensed,
that means they follow all of the safety precautions
that are required to ensure that you will be safe while
getting a tattoo. But do not just rely on their license.
Make sure they are washing their hands, that their work
area is clean and hygienic, and – most importantly –
that they are only using single-use tools on you. Other
than safety, ask to see their portfolio to ensure that
they have the skill required to create a beautiful work
of art that you will be happy with.
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Our Best Web Links For Hawaii Hilo Tattooing
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1. Encyclopedia of the Arctic
... D.C Repatriation; Tattooing Kulchyski, Peter. Department of Native Studies, University of Manitoba, Canada Boas, Franz; Colonization of the Arctic; Dene; Indigenous rights; Nunavut Final Agreement ...
http://www.routledge-ny.c ...tic/contributors.html |
2. Maui Yellow Pages in Hawaii (HI)
... Stereo Repair Storage Space Surfing T T Shirts Tattooing Tax Preparation Taxicab Taxidermists ... ... 2004 Contact Us: Maui More Hawaii Cities: Find Hilo-Kona, Hawaii Yellow Pages Find Kauai ...
http://www.mauiyp.com/ |
3. Maui Queen.com: May 2004 Archives
... on May 29th at 1:00 and at the Hilo Hattie Store on Nimitz Highway ... of the ìshining starsî of the Hawaii Republican Party. You will ... for more. As a side note, all tattooing and piercing should be done ...
http://www.mauiqueen.com/archives/2004_05.shtml |
4. Polynesian Dance and Show Videos
... more, plus some amazing examples of tattooing. #V094D - HAWAII AT THE FESTIVAL DVD - $37.00 Lots of ... ... How it began as a simple town festival in Hilo, Hawaii and evolved into the world's premier ...
http://www.myriahs.com/publishvideos/show.html |
5. cMarket - Online Fundraising Auction Services for Nonprofits
... Dress in style for a year with Hilo Hattie! 3. "Flowers Galore ... for 2006-2007 University of Hawaii Men's Basketball 10. ..Enjoy ... 95.00 A Time to Heal Cosmetic Tattooing Touch-Up Cosmetic tattoo ...
http://www.cmarket.com/ca ...Health/Beauty&sortby= |
6. Hawaii Tattoo Shop Directory - tattoo gallery, permanent makeup, permanent c...
... 3008 808-935-5554 SKIN DEEP TATTOOING WAIKIKI 2128 KALAKAUA AVE ... 6256 TATU KAI 118 PONAHAWAI ST HILO, HI 96720-3004 808-969-3188 ... Ala Wai Blvd unit C-1 Honolulu Hawaii 96815 808 949 TATS 808 949 ...
http://www.aaatattoodirec ...ii_Tattoo/Hawaii.html |
7. Tattoos in Hawaii Page 1 - Tattoo Parlors Directory
... Kailua Kona (808)329-9666 Body Designz of Hawaii Inc Kailua Kona (808)327-9898 Chrome Lotus ... ... Pirate by the Sea Tattooing Kailua Kona (808)329-4450 Rainbow Falls Tattoo Hilo (808)961-2621 ...
http://www.bodyartandtatt ...ate/hi_tattoos_1.html |
8. Hordern House web catalogue
... The stay in Hawaii contains an interesting account of travels to Hilo, and the volcano, Kealakekua, Lahaina and Honolulu. The fine aquatint views by Robert Dampier include a large view of Kilauea ...
http://www.hordern.com/we ...gues/HawaiiTahiti.htm |
9. hawaiian luau maui real estate chinese circus haiku real estate maui condos ...
http://www.mauijp.com/newsletters/dec2003.html
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10. BUG backpackers hostel reviews The Kapa'a Beach House
... of this asked the man to not only stop the tattooing immediately but had the fellow leave the ... ... the Big Island of Hawaii. When we were at other great places (Arnott's Lodge in Hilo for one) people ...
http://www.bugpacific.com ...uai/ushi015/index.htm |
11. Hawaiian Mythology: Part Three. The Chiefs: XXV. The Moikeha-La‘a Migr...
... He is said to have brought there the style of tattooing and to have enforced the tapu system. Some ... ... by his sister Hina, settles at Pii-honua, Hilo, Hawaii. 19 In the romance of Ke-ao-melemele, when ...
http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hm/hm27.htm |
12. Geckos in Paradise - Our Artists
... Bio: Grant Kagimoto was born in Hilo, Hawai?i, but spent his ... Hawai?i Artists. Artist: The Hawaii Potter`s Guild Rainbow Gecko ... Alight also calls to mind tattooing and score keeping, both of ...
http://www.geckosinparadise.com/ourartists.jsp |
13. Maui Celtic - A Celtic Jewelry / Bagpiping Source on Maui, Hawaii
... subject to change. Cruise to Hilo, Kahului, Kona, and Nawiliwili ... Celtic world, and Kahunas in Hawaii, were keepers of knowledge ... were practised in the art of tattooing, and had a reputation as ...
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