What is a tattoo?

It is a technique that involves the introduction of inert pigments in the dermis by needle puncture electrically, resulting in permanent coloring of the skin.

Does it hurt getting a tattoo?

All involve pain, although there are more sensitive than other areas. The least painful are where there is more muscle. The most painful are the joints, the neck, the inner parts of the limbs, the toes of the feet and shins.

The arms and shoulders (the outside) are usually the parts where tattoo hurts less, while internal areas hurt more. This occurs because more muscle arms to properly absorb the needle, while the internal areas are less muscle and nerves concentration.

Recall that the proximity to the bone is a major cause of pain, so that more areas in contact with the bone will hurt us more than those with thicker skin.

If you want to know more about the areas and different levels of pain, we recommend you a turn for the page of Uruguayan tattooist Gabriel Callico, which has developed an application called dolorimeter that measures the level of pain you feel when tattooing each body area.

Dolorímetro

Difficult areas to successfully heal

There are areas in our body that heal with difficulty, this is due to high friction areas such as the inside of the fingers, others such as the soles of the feet and hands that is skin that is constantly regenerating, so joints the skin is constantly stretching, or areas like the neck skin folds form when we turn and these areas are often painful, difficult ways with tattooing and require many rehearsals, and often not worth spending so much money on a single tattoo.

FAQ

Is there any season of the year to make it more desirable - Should we keep him from the sun?
Is there any danger if it is not done right during the healing stage?
The tattooed area will, in some way more sensitive forever? (the sun ... irritation ...)
What is the standard price?
Can I exercise after I tattooed?
Should I grow my plastic 24 hours, and even to sleep and take a shower?
When should I cover my tattoo?
Should I take special care to sleep?
Should I review it every few years?
Why I should not get a tattoo too small?
Can cover a tattoo with another?
Can I cover my scar or stria?
Can I get a tattoo being smaller?
I want a tattoo, but I fear it pains me, I use anesthesia?
What are the contradictions of tattoos?

Is there any station advisable to do year?

It is advisable to avoid the warmer months from May to September, although the beach, pool, sun, prevents sweat .. you can make one no problem, you just have to be more attentive.

Should I keep him from the sun?

Yes, direct sunlight is not good, we always speak of the healing period, once completed may treat the area as before being tattooed.

Is there any danger if it is not done right during the healing stage?

Yes, the stage of healing is very sensitive, will determine the outcome of the tattoo, if you do not take good care could become infected, I always recommend to treat it as an open wound, this period lasts about two weeks until it is smooth without crusts, but still there will be something sensible.

The tattooed area will, in some way more sensitive forever? (the sun ... irritation ...)

It does not have, it is true that after the healing period may be the most sensitive skin, but in a few days the skin becomes as before.

What is the standard price?

There is no standard price, each tattoo has its complexity, the price varies from the size, difficulties of design, number of colors (as there are colors that costs more to stay on the skin), the area to be tattooed. But .. in the stores always have set a minimum price and this will be the same even if you want only one point, as the minimum is based on brand (needles, grips, gloves, caps, ink ...).

Can I exercise after I tattooed?

The exercise is a risk to a recent tattoo for two reasons: first the excessive sweating, which contains ammonia, and the risk of hitting the tattoo playing sports. So you have to be cautious and avoid the first two weeks of its completion.

Should I grow my plastic 24 hours, and even to sleep and take a shower?

No, to have more than 4 hours condensed heat makes you sweat and therefore opens the pores and releases more ink than you need, among other things.

When should I cover my tattoo?

Whenever you can keep the tattoo to air, is the best way to cure it because after all it is a wound, but if you have to cover it for a few hours either for work or because it is in an area where there is friction with clothing, sterile gauze is most appropriate because while covering and protecting the area allows the passage of air.

Should I take special care to sleep?

Try to sleep at least the first 2 days opposite the tattoo side, in principle it is not necessary to cover it if you sleep on clean sheets, but if you are one of those changing posture while sleeping is better than the tapes at night after the last patient day.

Should I review it every few years?

No. After a month, if any imperfection is presented not the result of an inadequate cure, you should visit the tattoo artist, for a review and a quick review. This is strictly not necessary in all cases, if you are happy with the result there is no need to review it or a month or ever. We must also understand and accept that tattoos are handmade stickers are not, and therefore may have slight imperfections and will age over the years and our skin on which they are made.

Why I should not get a tattoo too small?

In terms of size, there is no limit when it comes to large tattoos although you must seek advice from the tattoo artist. But with too small tattoos is a technical limitation, you see a design printed on paper to the size you want does not mean you can or should tattoo, if you do a minimally complicated one size too small tattoo over the years lose definition and will run the risk that some lines join and out of shape design. Go for slightly larger or a more simple design, over the years I would appreciate.

Can cover a tattoo with another?

This technique is called a cover-up. We must always keep in mind that the finished tattoo on the skin is similar to watercolor, inks are transparent and overlap, showing through the old tattoo. Only black ink cover all the others, with that in mind we know that a cover-up will be at least 3 times larger than the tattoo you want to cover, and the resulting design will be quite dark.

Can I cover my scar or stria?

If the scar is years, not sunken and has a healthy aspect, yes. If there is a slight mark and / or is not regenerated, the scar area will not accept ink and affect the outcome. Tattoos must not replace cosmetic surgery and do not cover and hide the scars unless very slight and old.

Can I get a tattoo being smaller?

Yes, but you need parental or guardian consent, and it is essential to stick with you the day of the tattoo, not enough to bring released. Besides both in person, you will have to bring your identity card and, if no legal guardian and father / mother, the original family book.

I want a tattoo, but I fear it pains me, I use anesthesia?

Of course I do. The numbing cream called EMLA. Buy it at the pharmacy, comes in tubes 5 and 30 grams. But do not use if you are allergic to lidocaine, prilocaine or castor oil. If you do not know if you're allergic, you can get tested one or two days earlier with a small amount of cream, if it irritates you should not use it, since you can not tattoo on irritated skin. If you're not allergic either read the prospectus and explain how and how long before you should wear it.

What are the contradictions of tattoos?

alcoholic Drinks

pregnancy

allergies

diabetes

hemophilia

Heart Disease

Keloids (an overgrowth of scar)

Abnormalities of the skin (warts, angiomas, nevi, etc.)

skin disease

infectious Diseases

Anti-coagulant treatments (aspirin, Sintrom Aldocumar, Heparin)