Monday, July 14, 2008
Tattoo's :Butterfly Tattoo's Design
Today there is still a very huge interest in the culture of the Celtic people. Thousands of years after the golden age of their culture their stories, legends and artwork continue to permeate our world today. This wonderful civilization had a very close connection with the earth and a belief system that was based in nature. Many of the most beautiful images and powerful images have come into the world of tattoos and many people today are seeking out tattoo artists that can specialize in Celtic knot work patterns and tribal designs. One of the most popular designs for omen is the tribal Celtic butterfly tattoo.
The Legend Of Etain The legend of Etain has definitely inspired a lot of people to go out and get a butterfly tattoo design. It is a tale of a beautiful young female that wins the affection of a married king. He falls in love with her at first site. The Queen becomes jealous and casts a spell on Etain and turns her into a butterfly and then the Queen creates a storm to blow the butterfly away. Etain spends years as a butterfly and then eventually one day gets trapped into a bottle of wine and a another queen drinks her. Then Etain is reborn as a lady and goes on to marry the High King.
The Celtic people had a belief system or religion that was totally based on nature. Today religious scholars call that a naturalistic religion. Therefore everything in nature had a complex set of beliefs. For example the butterfly was believed to be a symbol of transformation and renewal. In fact it was pretty common that the Celtic people believed that is a butterfly was accidentally ingested by a female either swallowed in drink or eaten in food then the butterfly would transform and be born a women.
The placement of a tattoo is always important and where you choose can really make a difference in how the tattoo design is done etc. Women tend to prefer lower back tattoo designs and the butterfly works great in this area because of it’s shape. However there are many other options available and what you choose should be a personal matter for you to decide. Some of the other common places include a foot tattoo, ankle tattoo and hip tattoos.
Once you are sure that you really want a Celtic butterfly tattoo then you know it is time to start making the finally decisions about the design. Of course there are the color, size and placement considerations that have to occur. After you have figured these things out or at least have some rough ideas then it is time to find a design to match what you are looking for. There are really two ways to go with the design. You can try to save money and find some flash that would work. Flash is a pre drawn set of tattoos that can be copied onto your body and then tattooed in color. They are typically what is found hanging in tattoo shops. It is the cheapest way to go and the quickest. However, if you can not find what you are looking for this way or want something more unique then you might want to work with a professional tattoo artist to have the design custom drawn. This will cost more money but often it is well worth the extra price.
Friday, June 13, 2008
TCA Tattoo : Art of tattoo for Pregnant Lady
TCA Tattoo : Pregnant lady
Is it safe to get a tattoo while pregnant?
First things first: SAFETY
Make sure that your tattoo artist follows or was following these guidelines:
- They are a registered practitioner (if your state registers tattoo artists)
- They always wear gloves during the procedure
- They have an autoclave (sterilizing unit to sterilize equipment)
- The floors and surfaces are all clean
- All the needles used are new, disposable and made for single use only
- The dressings are sterile packed and unopened
- The dyes or ink used for the tattoo are also sterile packed and unopened
- The artist is available the first 24 hours if you have any problems
- Find out the availability of the artist if you have any problems in the days and months ahead
If you have a tattoo and question the practices of the facility where you had it done, make sure you are tested for Hepatitis, HIV, and Syphilis.
Tattoos are created by injecting ink into the dermal (second and third) layer of the skin. Tattooists use a hand-held electric machine that is fitted with solid needles coated in the ink. The needles enter the skin hundreds of times a minute to a depth of up to a few millimeters. The ink that is used in tattoos in the United States is subject to FDA regulation as cosmetics, but none are approved for injection under the skin. However, the ink molecules are too large to pass into breastmilk.
General information about tattooing also applies to breastfeeding women. Local and systemic infections are the most prevalent risks of tattooing. Local infections can occur when the recommended aftercare regimen is not followed. Aftercare includes keeping the tattoo clean with mild soap and water, not picking at the scabs and keeping the tattoo out of the sun. Tylenol is often prescribed for the pain, if needed. Systemic infections occur when universal precautions are not followed by the tattoo artist and can include such diseases as hepatitis, tetanus and HIV.
It is very important to screen the tattooist and the shop carefully, checking with the local health department for local laws and regulations. Professional tattooists will follow universal precautions such as sterilization of the tattoo machine using an autoclave, single-use inks, ink cups, gloves and needles, bagging of equipment to avoid cross contamination, and thorough hand washing with disinfectant soap. Most tattooists will not knowingly tattoo a pregnant or breastfeeding mother. It is suggested that mothers wait at least until the child's first birthday to give their bodies a chance to recover completely from childbirth before getting a tattoo.
General information about tattooing also applies to breastfeeding women. Local and systemic infections are the most prevalent risks of tattooing. Local infections can occur when the recommended aftercare regimen is not followed. Aftercare includes keeping the tattoo clean with mild soap and water, not picking at the scabs and keeping the tattoo out of the sun. Tylenol is often prescribed for the pain, if needed. Systemic infections occur when universal precautions are not followed by the tattoo artist and can include such diseases as hepatitis, tetanus and HIV.
It is very important to screen the tattooist and the shop carefully, checking with the local health department for local laws and regulations. Professional tattooists will follow universal precautions such as sterilization of the tattoo machine using an autoclave, single-use inks, ink cups, gloves and needles, bagging of equipment to avoid cross contamination, and thorough hand washing with disinfectant soap. Most tattooists will not knowingly tattoo a pregnant or breastfeeding mother. It is suggested that mothers wait at least until the child's first birthday to give their bodies a chance to recover completely from childbirth before getting a tattoo.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Tattoo addict - Dare to get your eyeball coloured??
So, you're a tattoo addict. But what happens when you run out of surface area to mark up on your skin?All the cool kids are now getting ink on their eyeballs.A Canadian named Pauly Unstoppable recently volunteered to have ink injected into his cornea until his eye appeared completely blue. Apparently, the process took 40 injections before the eye totally filled with the ink.Unstoppable said: "I really have to emphasize again that the procedure was extensively researched and done by people who were aware of the risks and possible complications, and that it should not be casually attempted.... Now that this experiment has been started, please wait for us to either heal or go blind before trying it."Um, yeah. We're not going to be casually attempting that anytime soon.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Remove tattoo- Using Salabrasion
Salabrasion, a procedure which is centuries old, is a method still sometimes used today to remove tattoos. As with the other methods, a local anesthetic is used on and around the tattooed area after which a solution of ordinary tap water dipped in table salt is applied. An abrading apparatus such as the one used with dermabrasion, or an even simpler device such as a wooden block wrapped in gauze, is used to vigorously abrade the area. When the area becomes deep red in color, a dressing is applied.
Remove tattoo- Using Laser
In recent times, many physicians consider laser surgery one of the best methods of tattoo removal . Today, the Q-switched Nd:Yag, Q-switched Alexandrite and the Q-switched Ruby are among the most frequently used lasers today for the removal of unwanted tattoos. They are all employed in a similar manner. If necessary, a cream to numb the skin can be applied prior to the treatment. Pulses of light from the laser are directed onto the tattoo breaking up the tattoo pigment. Over the next several weeks the body's scavenger cells remove the treated pigmented areas. More then one treatment is usually necessary to remove all of the tattoo.
Tattoo removal - Using Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion
Another method of tattoo removal is called dermabrasion in which a small portion of the tattoo is sprayed with a solution that freezes the area. The tattoo is then "sanded" with a rotary abrasive instrument causing the skin to peel. Because some bleeding is likely to occur, a dressing is immediately applied to the area.
Methods of Tattoo Removal
There are several excellent methods of tattoo removal available today. The method that the physician chooses will depend upon the size of the tattoo and its location as well as the length of time it has been on the skin. How the patient heals may also be a factor in the decision.
Excision
Another popular method of tattoo removal especially when the dyed area is small is by excision. The advantage of this method is that the entire tattoo can be removed. With larger tattoos, however, it may be necessary to excise in stages, removing the center of it initially and the sides at a later date.Excision involves an injection of a local anesthetic to numb the area after which the tattoo is removed surgically. The edges are then brought together and sutured. With this procedure, there is minimal bleeding which is easily controlled with electrocautery. In some cases involving large tattoos, a skin graft taken from another part of the body may be necessary.
How to remove Your Tattoo using TCA
What is TCA?
TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid) is a popular non-prescription skin peeling agent commonly used by doctors, health spas and private individuals to remove fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars on the face. TCA has also been used to remove calluses, stretch marks, age spots, genital warts and much more. TCA has twice been medically tested and proven to fade and/or remove tattoos. Results were published in the British Journal of Plastic Surgery
In both studies TCA was found to be a safe, simple and effective tattoo removal agent with an 85% success rate. It was first mentioned as a possible tattoo removal agent in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1928.
TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid) is a popular non-prescription skin peeling agent commonly used by doctors, health spas and private individuals to remove fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars on the face. TCA has also been used to remove calluses, stretch marks, age spots, genital warts and much more. TCA has twice been medically tested and proven to fade and/or remove tattoos. Results were published in the British Journal of Plastic Surgery
In both studies TCA was found to be a safe, simple and effective tattoo removal agent with an 85% success rate. It was first mentioned as a possible tattoo removal agent in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1928.
How does TCA work?
The process behind the most popular tattoo removal methods is actually very simple. A controlled inflammation is generated on the surface of the skin above the tattoo. This inflammation causes the pigment (ink) to naturally break apart and migrate to the surface with new skin growth. Your body actually does most of the work. Doctors agree that generating this controlled inflammation repeatedly over time is what it takes to fade or remove a tattoo. TCA is the gentlest way known to generate the controlled inflammation necessary for tattoo removal and it can be done in the privacy of our homes.
The process behind the most popular tattoo removal methods is actually very simple. A controlled inflammation is generated on the surface of the skin above the tattoo. This inflammation causes the pigment (ink) to naturally break apart and migrate to the surface with new skin growth. Your body actually does most of the work. Doctors agree that generating this controlled inflammation repeatedly over time is what it takes to fade or remove a tattoo. TCA is the gentlest way known to generate the controlled inflammation necessary for tattoo removal and it can be done in the privacy of our homes.
Does TCA hurt?
Some people say it has a mild sting, others say it doesn’t sting at all. It doesn’t hurt nearly as much as getting the tattoo and certainly not as much as laser tattoo removal. Ladies using TCA for facial peels will occasionally use a hand-held fan to cool themselves. If you are uncomfortable with the feeling, you can always stop it by applying the neutralizer.
Some people say it has a mild sting, others say it doesn’t sting at all. It doesn’t hurt nearly as much as getting the tattoo and certainly not as much as laser tattoo removal. Ladies using TCA for facial peels will occasionally use a hand-held fan to cool themselves. If you are uncomfortable with the feeling, you can always stop it by applying the neutralizer.
Is TCA a tattoo removal cream?
No it is not. TCA looks and feels like water and is applied with a q-tip exactly where you want it to go. TCA has also been medically proven twice to remove tattoos and the creams have not. Many tattoo removal creams contain Hydroquinone, which is usually the active ingredient in skin bleaching creams.
Over the counter sales of skin bleaching creams containing Hydroquinone are banned in the UK, France, Australia, Japan and several other countries because Hydroquinone is known to cause cancer and a debilitating skin disease called Exogenous Ochronosis.
In August 2006 the FDA proposed a similar ban on over the counter sales of Hydroquinone in US markets. If/when the FDA’s proposed ban is made law, tattoo removal creams containing Hydroquinone will be taken off the market. There is no Hydroquinone in TCA.
No it is not. TCA looks and feels like water and is applied with a q-tip exactly where you want it to go. TCA has also been medically proven twice to remove tattoos and the creams have not. Many tattoo removal creams contain Hydroquinone, which is usually the active ingredient in skin bleaching creams.
Over the counter sales of skin bleaching creams containing Hydroquinone are banned in the UK, France, Australia, Japan and several other countries because Hydroquinone is known to cause cancer and a debilitating skin disease called Exogenous Ochronosis.
In August 2006 the FDA proposed a similar ban on over the counter sales of Hydroquinone in US markets. If/when the FDA’s proposed ban is made law, tattoo removal creams containing Hydroquinone will be taken off the market. There is no Hydroquinone in TCA.
How Much Does It Cost?
We sell one ounce bottles of medical grade 50% TCA for $49.95 (plus S&H). That should be more than enough to radically fade or remove most 3”x3” tattoos of any color. For larger or multiple tattoos we sell two ounces of medical grade 50% TCA for $79.95 (plus S&H). Please visit our store for more details.
We sell one ounce bottles of medical grade 50% TCA for $49.95 (plus S&H). That should be more than enough to radically fade or remove most 3”x3” tattoos of any color. For larger or multiple tattoos we sell two ounces of medical grade 50% TCA for $79.95 (plus S&H). Please visit our store for more details.
Can I Use TCA If I’m Pregnant Or Breast Feeding?
While there are no medical studies we know of saying not to use TCA while pregnant or breast-feeding, we don’t recommend it. Even though TCA has been around over 165 years and it’s risks should be well known, we encourage you to wait until you are no longer pregnant or breast-feeding before using TCA.
While there are no medical studies we know of saying not to use TCA while pregnant or breast-feeding, we don’t recommend it. Even though TCA has been around over 165 years and it’s risks should be well known, we encourage you to wait until you are no longer pregnant or breast-feeding before using TCA.
Is It OK To Tan Or Workout When Using TCA?
While using TCA you should keep the treated area covered whenever you’re outdoors. New skin is photosensitive––meaning more subject to sun damage––so it should always be protected with a strong sun block and appropriate clothing while outdoors. Working out is not a problem as long as the treatment area isn’t getting rubbed on by clothing, exercise equipment or twisted/pulled by a particular movement.
While using TCA you should keep the treated area covered whenever you’re outdoors. New skin is photosensitive––meaning more subject to sun damage––so it should always be protected with a strong sun block and appropriate clothing while outdoors. Working out is not a problem as long as the treatment area isn’t getting rubbed on by clothing, exercise equipment or twisted/pulled by a particular movement.
Does TCA work on all colors?
Unlike laser tattoo removal TCA works equally well on all colors. We are not sure why this is, but the greens, blues, oranges, yellows and other laser resistant colors are not a problem for TCA users. TCA may also work better than lasers when removing ankle bracelet tattoos. It may have to do with the relative lack of blood flow and tissue in that region.
Unlike laser tattoo removal TCA works equally well on all colors. We are not sure why this is, but the greens, blues, oranges, yellows and other laser resistant colors are not a problem for TCA users. TCA may also work better than lasers when removing ankle bracelet tattoos. It may have to do with the relative lack of blood flow and tissue in that region.
How Long Will It Take To Remove My Tattoo With TCA?
It’s impossible to know how long it will take until two possibly three treatments are complete. The depth the ink was applied, the type of ink used and the age of the tattoo all play a role in the removal process. Even our own bodies have a say in how long it will take. This is the most frequently asked question in tattoo removal and it can’t be answered with any precision.
It’s impossible to know how long it will take until two possibly three treatments are complete. The depth the ink was applied, the type of ink used and the age of the tattoo all play a role in the removal process. Even our own bodies have a say in how long it will take. This is the most frequently asked question in tattoo removal and it can’t be answered with any precision.
Can I Use TCA Prior To Getting A Cover Up?
Yes, many of our customers use TCA to fade existing tattoos before getting their cover up. TCA users regularly fade black tribal tattoos to a lighter shade of gray, giving them a much wider selection of colors for the new tattoo.
Yes, many of our customers use TCA to fade existing tattoos before getting their cover up. TCA users regularly fade black tribal tattoos to a lighter shade of gray, giving them a much wider selection of colors for the new tattoo.
Is It Harder To Remove Older Tattoos?
Generally speaking, newer tattoos will come off easier than older ones. However, some inks used today are highly resistant to any form of removal. Conversely, older tattoo inks sometimes come out very quickly with little effort. Some of our customers report they’ve successfully removed 30-35 year old tattoos using TCA.
Generally speaking, newer tattoos will come off easier than older ones. However, some inks used today are highly resistant to any form of removal. Conversely, older tattoo inks sometimes come out very quickly with little effort. Some of our customers report they’ve successfully removed 30-35 year old tattoos using TCA.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Tattoo Removal
With the proliferation of tattoos in recent years, doctors have seen an increase in the number of people requesting tattoo removal. The reasons for this vary: the tattoos may be poorly placed or executed, the site may have become infected, or the person may simply have outgrown whatever impulse led to the tattoo.
Because tattoos are placed fairly deeply under the skin, previous removal methods (including excision, dermabrasion, chemical removal, and the earliest lasers) caused unacceptable levels of scarring. Today, newer lasers are more gentle, more effective, and less likely to lead to scarring, making this the treatment of choice for removing tattoos.
If you're considering laser tattoo removal, the following information will provide you with a good introduction to the procedure. For more detailed information about how this procedure may help you, we recommend that you consult a dermatologist with experience in tattoo removal.
Because tattoos are placed fairly deeply under the skin, previous removal methods (including excision, dermabrasion, chemical removal, and the earliest lasers) caused unacceptable levels of scarring. Today, newer lasers are more gentle, more effective, and less likely to lead to scarring, making this the treatment of choice for removing tattoos.
If you're considering laser tattoo removal, the following information will provide you with a good introduction to the procedure. For more detailed information about how this procedure may help you, we recommend that you consult a dermatologist with experience in tattoo removal.
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