Bell Ringer The nation’s largest retailer,Walmart, doesn’t allow facial piercings(eyebrow, nose or lip)

What are your thoughts? Do you think this is fair? Why or why not? Give reasons for youranswer

Body Art. Tattoos&Piercings

9.PCH.2.1 Critique the potential health & social consequences of body art.

Today’s Lesson– Objectives We will be able to identify health consequences of body art Piercings Tattoos

We will be able to identify social consequences of body art Piercings Tattoos

North Carolina Body Art Laws Tattooing

Prohibits anyone from tattooing a minor under age 18.

Body Piercing Prohibits anyone from piercing any part of a minor under age 18 other than the ears without the prior consent of the custodial parent.

Some other states Require prior written consent from parent or legal guardian to tattoo or pierce a minor

Global Connection The earliest recorded tattoos were found in Egypt during the time of the construction of the great pyramids

When the Egyptians expanded their empire, the art of tattooing spread as well.

The civilizations of Crete, Greece, Persia, and Arabia picked up and expanded the art form.

Around 2000 BC tattooing spread to China.

Tattoos: Understand risks & precautions Tattoos may be more common than ever, but don't take tattooing lightly.

Know the risks and understand basic safety precautions and aftercare steps.

You could be the owner of a new tattoo in a matter of hours — but don't let the ease of getting tattoos stop you from making a thoughtful decision about permanent body art.

If you first take steps to protect yourself from possible risks, what seems like a cool idea now is less likely to turn into a source of regret later.

How Tattoos Are Done Tattoo: a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin's top layer.

Typically, the tattoo artist uses a hand-held machine that acts much like a sewing machine, with one or more needles piercing the skin repeatedly. With every puncture, the needles insert tiny ink droplets.

If you’re thinking about it There is one very important thing you have to keep in mind — getting it done safely.

Although it might look a whole lot cooler than a big scab, a new tattoo is also a wound.

Like any other slice, scrape, puncture, cut, or penetration to your skin, a tattoo is at risk for infections and disease.

Plan Ahead—for tattoos & piercing Make sure you're up to date with your immunizations Especially hepatitis and tetanus shots

Plan where you’ll get medical care if your tattoo becomes infected

Signs of infection Excessive redness Tenderness around the tattoo Prolonged bleeding Pus Changes in skin color around the tattoo

Know The Risks Tattoos breach (break) the skin, which means that skin infections and other complications are possible.

Let’s look at some of the risks…

Allergic Reactions Tattoo dyes, especially red dye, can cause allergic skin reactions itchy rash at the tattoo site

This may occur even years after you get the tattoo.

Skin Infections Tattoos can lead to local bacterial infections. Redness Swelling Pain Pus-like drainage

Other Skin Problems Sometimes bumps called granulomas form around tattoo ink — especially red ink.

Tattooing can also lead to raised areas caused by an overgrowth of scar tissue (keloids)

Blood Borne Diseases If the equipment used to create your tattoo is contaminated with infected blood, you can contract various blood borne diseases. Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Tetanus HIV — the virus that causes AIDS

MRI Complications Rarely, tattoos or permanent makeup may cause swelling or burning in the affected areas during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams.

In some cases — such as when a person with permanent eyeliner has an MRI of the eye — tattoo pigments may interfere with the quality of the image.

Thinking Out Loud How do you feel about tattoos? When you see somebody with a lot of tattoos what do you think?

Do you have any tattoos? If so, tell us how/why you got them. Was it painful?

If not, would you ever consider getting a tattoo? Why/why not?

If your 14-year-old son/daughter came to you and said he/she wanted a tattoo/piercing, how would you react?

What do you think of tattooed hands? What do you think of tattooed faces?

Thinking Out Loud How do you react to the following piercings: do you think that they are natural, attractive, weird, or unattractive? Ear Nose Tongue Lip Eyebrow Belly Button

Treatment Medication or other treatment may be needed if you develop an allergic reaction, infection or other skin problem.

In some cases, the tattoo may need to be removed.

Keep in mind that tattoo inks are classified as cosmetics, so they aren't regulated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Insist on Safety Precautions

Professional studios usually take pride in their cleanliness.

Here are some things to check for…

Autoclave Make sure the tattoo studio has an autoclave a device that uses steam, pressure, and heat for sterilization

You should be allowed to watch as equipment is sterilized in the autoclave

Instruments and supplies that can't be sterilized with an autoclave drawer handles, tables and sinks

Should be disinfected with a commercial disinfectant or bleach solution after each use

Who Does the Tattooing? Go to a reputable tattooing studio that employs only properly trained employees

Check that the tattoo artist is a licensed practitioner

If so, the tattoo artist should be able to provide you with references

Does the tattoo artist wear gloves? Make sure the tattoo artist washes his or her hands and wears a fresh pair of protective gloves for each procedure.

Does the tattoo artist use proper equipment? Make sure the tattoo artist removes a needle and tubes from sealed packages before your procedure begins.

Any pigments, trays and containers should be unused as well.

No Regret If the studio looks unclean, if anything looks out of the ordinary, or if you feel in any way uncomfortable, find a better place to get your tattoo.

Don't get a tattoo if you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs or worry that you might regret the tattoo later.

Taking Care of a Tattoo The last step in getting a tattoo is very important — taking care of the tattoo until it fully heals.

Follow all of the instructions the studio gives you

Call your doctor right away if you see or feel any signs of infection pain, spreading redness, swelling, or drainage of pus

To make sure your tattoo heals properly Keep a bandage on the area for up to 24 hours

Avoid touching the tattooed area Don't pick at any scabs that may form Wash the tattoo with an antibacterial soap don't use alcohol or peroxide — they'll dry out the tattoo

Use a soft towel to dry the tattoo just pat it dry and be sure not to rub it

Take Good Care of your Tattoo If you don't have an allergy to antibiotic ointment, rub some into the tattoo.

Don't use petroleum jelly (Vaseline) it may cause the tattoo to fade

Put an ice pack on the tattooed area if you see any redness or swelling

Try not to get the tattoo wet until it fully heals

Stay away from pools, hot tubs, or long, hot baths.

Keep your tattoo away from the sun until it's fully healed

Even after it’s fully healed: A tattoo is more susceptible to the sun's rays

Keep it protected from direct sunlight Wear a sunscreen with a SPF of 30 on the tattoo

This not only protects your skin, but keeps the tattoo from fading

Social Consequences Consider the negative consequences of tattooing your body for life

Although tattoos have become more socially acceptable there are still sections of the general public that look down on tattoos 

Many tattoo seekers do not realize the negative effects of getting a tattoo in a visible place

Stereotypes When you think of someone with a tattoo, what comes to mind? A biker? A sailor? A rebellious teen?

These are all stereotypes of tattoos in American culture

Getting a Job—Tattoos & Piercing Employers have a say about the acceptability of tattoos and piercing if it is in their dress code

They can say no to visible tattoos as long as they are consistent

If you have tattoos that can be covered up, you do have a better chance of being hired in corporate America

Covering a tattoo for career reasons can be a commitment in its self.  This is one reason artists may discourage a tattoo seeker from getting a neck, face, or even a lower arm tattoo. 

The armed services is also very strict on tattoos being viewable to the public while in the service. 

Body Piercing A piercing or puncture made in your body by a needle.

After that, a piece of jewelry is inserted into the puncture.

The most popular pierced body parts seem to be the ears, the nostrils, and the belly button.

What to Expect: The area you've chosen to be pierced (except for the tongue) is cleaned with a germicidal soap

Your skin is then punctured with a very sharp, clean needle.

The piece of jewelry, which has already been sterilized, is attached to the area.

The person performing the piercing disposes of the needle in a special container so that there is no risk of the needle or blood touching someone else.

What to Expect: The pierced area is cleaned. The person performing the piercing checks and adjusts the jewelry.

The person performing the piercing gives you instructions on how to make sure your new piercing heals correctly and what to do if there is a problem.

Make sure the piercing shops is clean The person doing the piercing

washes his/her hands with a germicidal soap

wears fresh disposable gloves uses sterilized instruments does not use a piercing gun (they're not sterile)

The needle being used is new and is being used for the first time disposed of in a special sealed container after the piercing

Some Health Risks If all goes well, you should be fine after a body piercing except for some temporary symptoms some pain swelling at the pierced area tongue piercing, increased saliva

Things can still go wrong chronic infection uncontrollable or prolonged bleeding Scarring hepatitis B and C Tetanus skin allergies to the jewelry that's used

abscesses or boils (collections of pus that can form under your skin at the site of the piercing)

inflammation or nerve damage

Depending on the body part, healing times can take anywhere from a few weeks to more than a year.

Don't pick or tug at it Keep the area clean with soap

not rubbing alcohol Don't touch it without washing your hands first

Never use hydrogen peroxide because it can break down newly formed tissue

If you have a mouth piercing, use an alcohol-free, antibacterial mouthwash after eating

Final Assignment—Choose one of the following: Piercing and Tattoo Safety Poster

Create a poster that represents the health dangers of receiving a piercing or tattooRead your two articles and complete the chart before you start.

On the back of the poster, write an explanation for your poster citing evidence from the your given resources

The Workplace and Tattoos Read your given articles and answer the following questionsCreate a policy on tattoos for your company and explain why you have this policyNow, create a poster to demonstrate why you chose this position