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TATTOOS AND MODIFICATIONS
By Toryn Brown, Maliah Deck-Barber and
Emma Bell
WHERE TO START
When your getting your tattoo some things you should
consider include:
a. 20 years from now will you still like the tattoo?
b. Think about the career you want to go into, are tattoos
acceptable?
c. Does the design of your tattoo make the statement you
want
it to?
THE ARTIST MATTERS
Many different tattoo artists have different styles, make
sure you research the tattoo parlor and artist.
a. Is the studio established?
b. Is the studio well cleaned and taken care of?
c. Are the needles properly sterilized?
d. Check the history of the shop, to determine if they’ve
had
any problems in the past.
AFTER THE TATTOO
After receiving your tattoo there are several steps you should
take to keep in clean and uninfected.
a. You should be changing your bandages at least once a day.
b. Make sure the bandages stay dry.
c. Wash the tattoo with a wash cloth and some water.
d. After a week or so remove the bandages, DO NOT leave
them on too long, you will cause damage to the tattoo.
AFTER THE PIERCING
After any type of piercing you should start a
regular cleaning routine so that nothing is irritated
or infected.
a. Mouth piercing; Buy some Q-tips, Listerene,
anti-bacterial soap
b. Belly button; Salt water cleansing and anti-
bacterial cleanser
c. Ear; Anti bacterial cleanser, also be sure to
twist the piercing a couple times a day, making sure
that it does not seal shut.
INFECTION
Getting a infection in your tattoo or piercing is
more dangerous then you think, here are some
things to do if that occurs.
a. If your lip piercing is infected, NEVER touch
it, unless you wash your hands. Also make sure your
using mouth wash multiple times a day to clean.
b. If your ear piercing is infected take the
piercing out after consulting your doctor, you can
always try again later on.