stephen asked:


People usually jump right in with no thought at all when they get their first tattoo, which they then regret and decide to have it removed! Which i can tell you is not a great experience. To get a tattoo removed you have to keep going back for multiple painful appointments until the tattoo is completely removed, talk about costly!

Read the seven tips on choosing your first tattoo design before jumping in at the deep end and then you can rest assured that you have chosen a tattoo design that is right for you and one that you can live with for the rest of your life.

1) Choosing a Meaning

Most tattoo designs will have a meaning behind them, what you need to do is search the internet to find out it’s meaning and if it pertains to you, it is much better to have a tattoo that means something to you personally then just to have one with no meaning at all!

2) Look Around You!

Although you do not want to copy someone else’s tattoo, you can get some really good ideas by looking at other peoples tattoos and what they look like on them and what they mean, that way you will have more of an idea of what you want your tattoo design to look like.

3) Get a small tattoo to start with.

For your first tattoo i would recommend you start of with a small tattoo, not only because a large one will take longer and if it’s your first time you will not be accustomed to the slight pain you experience, but also if you really had to have it removed it will be quicker and less painful if it was just a small one rather than a large one.

4) Price of tattoos

Obviously the larger the tattoo the more it will cost you, that also applies to how much detail is in the tattoo as well, something that requires intricate detail will cost a lot more than just a simple shape or pattern, something to keep in mind for your first tattoo, especially if you are on a budget!

5) Where to have your tattoo

Choosing where on your body to have your tattoo is an important decision!

If you have a job that deals with people it might not be a great idea to have a tattoo anywhere on your neck,hands,forarms or even your face! Best places to have a tattoo is somewhere you can either cover it up when needed.

6) Painful areas

If this is your first tattoo it might be a good idea to have your tattoo on the least painful places on your body like your shoulder for example or your upper arm, probably not best to have one on your neck or something for your first time!

7) Choose a unique tattoo design.

Choosing your tattoo design is a personal thing and you want to make sure to choose one that not many other people have so that your is very unique and personal to you.

Choosing a tattoo design is not just a case of going on the internet and choosing the first thing you see and like, you have to ask yourself is that design unique, does it say something about me? Is it personal to me?

If you take your time and choose the right tattoo design that’s is right for you then you will be happy with your tattoo for the rest of your life.



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Jonathan Scott asked:


Whether you are a seasoned veteran of skin art, or this is your first foray into the beautiful world of tattooing, there are some important things to know about your healing process!

Generally, it takes about two weeks to heal a tattoo, depending on its size and the health and habits of the inked individual. Tattoo artists will all tell you to keep out of the sun and avoid soaking your tattoo until it has fully healed. Beyond that, there are many schools of thought and lore about the best way to proceed to ensure that your art will be beautiful for years to come.

According to seasoned tattoo artist Ann at Art With a Point in Minneapolis, your tattoo should remain covered with its protective bandage overnight on the first day. Resist the urge to show it off, as air exposure during this critical time can cause over-scabbing, and that can blur your lines. Also, it’s important to remember not to eat or drink anything that will cause inflammation. That means no alcohol, hot peppers, or MSG. You won’t die if you consume any of these things, but you will impede your body’s natural healing process. A couple of ibuprofen tablets or other anti-inflammatory wouldn’t be a bad idea, either!

On the second day and throughout your healing process, it’s important to keep your tattoo very hydrated. Be careful to use only natural, un-tinted moisturizers to avoid discoloring your art. One of the best preparations around is Tattoo Goo. It’s sold at most quality tattoo shops, and is worth every penny (about $12). Once your tattoo has healed, keep the tin and use the goo for chapped lips and skin protection in the winter.

It’s a natural part of the healing process for your tattoo to scab and flake. The most important thing is to resist the urge to pick at your tattoo! If you do, you run a very high risk of turning your beautiful art into a horrible mess! Also, remember to cover your tattoo in the sunlight, or it will darken and blur. Blurring can occur if a tattoo is soaked in water. Soaking also encourages infection, so take quick showers until you are completely healed. If you suspect an infection, call your tattoo artist and go to the doctor immediately. Antibiotic ointment can sometimes reverse an early infection, but it’s best to be safe and see a medical professional right away. Infection is nothing to play with, and can actually result in death. Don’t take chances! Signs of infection include sudden swelling, increasing tenderness and redness, fever, chills, and swooning.

If at the end of it all, you decide you’re not happy with the tattoo, several removal methods are available: laser removal, which has come to be regarded as the industry-standard removal method, or, for a low-cost, the Nuviderm Home Tattoo Removal System.



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Maria John asked:


Laser tattoo removal

Laser tattoo removal works on the principle of selective thermolysis where the targeted tattoo is exposed to the energy delivered by laser. This energy exposure results in selective destruction of the foreign pigment while ensuring minimum damage to the surrounding skin.

Lasers can be applied to remove all sorts of tattoos be it professional, amateur, cosmetic, medicinal, and traumatic tattoos. The different colors present in the tattoos may respond differently to laser tattoo removal, but they do get removed to quite some extent. Thus laser tattoo removal presents itself as a non-invasive and effective treatment for unwanted tattoos.

The right candidate

Anyone with a need to remove an undesired tattoo can opt for laser tattoo removal. It is not the person’s physical characteristics which decide the extent of removal but the colors used. Though most tattoo colors can be eliminated or lightened more or less, skin colored tattoos may undergo irreversible ink darkening. This may be the case with white, pink, flesh-toned and light brown tattoo inks. Also red ink tattoos may turn black. In these situations do ask or say yes to a test dose.

Some Facts

Although, laser tattoo removal for sure is the best solution to the unwanted tattoo woes; it has got its warts which need to be kept in mind. Some of them are:

1. Since results are color dependent total elimination is not possible, however you can be sure of dramatic lightening. Amateur black tattoos respond more quickly than professional and multicolored tattoos.

2. To get maximum benefit multiple sessions are usually required.

3. Doubly treated tattoos may require additional treatments.

4. If the tattoo is multicolored, it would require exposure to lasers of several different wavelengths because of the selective absorption characteristics of a particular color.

Types of lasers used

Q-switched Ruby Laser (QSRL)

It is a red colored laser which works best for dark blue and black inks. With tattoos in these colors, results have been exceptional. So far as red and yellow color is concerned results have been less than satisfactory. The response of green tattoos is variable. The QSRL is also effective in treating medicinal and traumatic tattoos.

Q-switched Nd:YAG

This laser works both for amateur and professional tattoos of all colors. But best results have been observed in case of black tattoos, as is the case with the ruby laser. Moreover this laser works quite well for darker skinned individuals. Also unlike QSRL, which is ineffective in case of red and yellow color, Q-switched Nd:YAG is highly effective for these colors in frequency doubled setting (532 nm).

Q-switched Alexandrite Laser

This laser is quite like QSRL in treating tattoos especially when treating green tattoos. However up to 50% of patients can experience textural changes in their skin after treatment.

Flashlamp-pumped Pulsed Dye Laser

This laser does not penetrate deep into skin because of its wavelength which is 510 nm. Hence it is not so useful when it comes to deeper tattoos. However, it is effective for the treatment of brightly colored tattoos such as those that use red, purple, and orange inks. The major side effect of this laser is bruising.

Post-procedural Care

After the procedure some swelling and blistering is commonplace, so is crusting. So don’t panic they will go by themselves after some time. Do take good care of the wound to aid the healing process and to prevent infection.

To ensure fast and safe healing, make use of prescribed antibiotic ointment with regular dressing changes. If you feel the need of alleviating any resultant pain, consult the physician to recommend you some pain killer. Also avoid exposure to sun to prevent tanning.

Conclusion

Laser tattoo removal has brought an effective, less painful solution to people who want to get their tattoos removed or faded.



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