Here Is What Happens To Your Skin When You Get A Tattoo

Have you ever wondered what happens to your skin when you get inked? Well, you're in luck because we are going to take an in-depth look at what happens once the ink hits your skin. It might even surprise you.

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Tattooing is an art form. Many people don't see it like that but when you think about all the time and hard work that goes into one you begin to see that it's truly as much a work of art as any painting. Tattoos have existed for centuries. Cultures all around the world practice the art form in various ways. It's nearly impossible to go anywhere and find a culture that doesn't have some form of tattooing in its history.

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You might have wondered exactly how tattooing works or if they truly do hurt. Well, you're in luck because today we are going to explain it to you. So, the next time you see a really intricate piece of work you will have a better idea of the painstaking process that brought it to life.

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Tattoo artists use between 5 and 7 needles when working on a piece. It just depends on what portion of the tattoo is being worked on at that moment. If they are doing lines they tend to only need 5 but if they are shading, then 7 needles are needed.

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The ink is injected directly in between the different layers of your skin. This is what causes a tattoo to be permanent. FOr instance, if you write on your arm with a magic marker, it only touches the epidermis. That is the outermost layer of your skin. That layer flakes off and is replaced by new skin regularly. In fact, around 70-80% of all dust in your home is actually your dead, flaked off skin.

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Tattoos are injected into the dermis layer. That way they will never flake and fall off. Now you know why they are permanent but there is even more to learn.

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Depending on where you get your tattoo done it can hurt. You may have heard that some areas are more painful than others when it comes to getting a tattoo and this is true. If you get a tattoo somewhere that doesn't have as much fat it tends to hurt more such as your rib cage or the top of your foot. Areas such as those have less fat protecting the muscles and veins. The chart below can help you determine where is most painful.

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Since your skin is being pierced with a needle and a foreign substance is being placed inside you, you are susceptible to infection. Because of this, aftercare is important. If you don't take care of the tattoo site after it's finished you could end up in the hospital. Treat your new piece of work like you would any open wound. Clean it often and gently. Make sure your hands are clean when doing so and keep the area dry. You can see some common aftercare tips in the image below.

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Check out this interesting video to see tattoo up close and personal. It may give you a better insight into the process.

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