Although modern methods of decorating the body seem harmless, in practice such procedures often end in complications. Especially when the specialist who performs them does not follow the safety rules. One of the most adverse effects of both tattoos and piercings is skin irritation. This may be an allergic reaction to the ink dye or to the metal. When you have an allergy, you need to get rid of allergenic factors. If in the case of piercings enough to get rid of a metal trinket, then in the case of a tattoo, this is not so easy. This is done with a skin or laser transplant, but these methods always leave scars. Physicians also know cases of abscesses after implantation of the earring into the nipple. In turn, there are facts about patients who, as a result of wearing jewelery in the mouth and teeth, suffered from periodontal disease. Among visitors tattoo parlors or piercing often come across patients with hepatitis B, C or their carriers. Therefore, you must be 200% sure that the working tool is sanitized in the salon chosen by you. Remember that hepatitis C is poorly understood and difficult to treat. Moreover, many people are carriers of this dangerous disease and even do not know about it. Another terrible disease, which everyone knows about, is AIDS. In recent years, cases of HIV infection in the salons of tattoo and piercing have increased dramatically. For this reason, in the US, blood collection stations have even refused to take blood from people who have or have had tattoos or piercings in the past. As you can see, the problem is serious enough. Do not neglect your health, not giving a damn about security.
Fashionable body parts
The most popular parts of the body for piercing are the ears, tongue and navel. This is because these areas are the least painful and visible. Much greater discomfort is caused by the piercing of the nasal septum or breast nipple, because there are more nerve endings in these places. Unfortunately, the nipples, navel and eyebrows heal for a long time. Sometimes the process of rehabilitation lasts six months. For comparison: after piercing the ear heals about 4 weeks. The whole procedure takes only a second. It is performed with a single needle (except for fashionable wide inserts) or with a special gun.
It is desirable that the piercing jewelry be made of titanium or surgical steel. Because these metals are best tolerated by the body and almost do not affect the skin. Before surgery jewelry should be sterilized, and also treated with antiseptic piercing place. Make sure that the "piercing" during the whole operation was wearing disposable gloves.
Remember: an open wound can easily be punctured by an infection. Therefore, try not to touch the skin around the ear, do not apply any creams or lotions. It should be abandoned during the healing of the wound from visits to the pool, sauna and solarium. Instead of a bath, you should take a shower, and as soon as possible. The place of piercing should be washed 2-3 times a day with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Attention! If you have a predisposition for allergies, blood clotting disorders or diabetes - piercing is not for you.
Paint and needles
Now you can make a skin tattoo in almost any part of the body. A tattoo around the bone (for example, around the spine) is very painful. Thus, in professional studios, you can ask for an anesthetic. Paint under the skin is applied using a special tool equipped with a needle. Do not forget to make sure that disposable needles, sterile razors are used for the procedure, and the person worked in disposable gloves. And, of course, think carefully before the operation begins, do you really want to "decorate" your body with a tattoo. And if you are determined resolutely, determine in advance the drawing, its size and place of application.
Remember: after drawing tattoos for a while they can not be wetted. At this time, you can not also tan. Three days before the operation, abstinence from alcohol is recommended (alcohol inhibits the healing process). After the tattoo every 2 hours, the tattoo should be lubricated with a special ointment during the entire healing period. By the way, you can treat yourself with a tattoo of henna, it's now fashionable. This tattoo is completely safe, as it penetrates directly into the skin, not under it. The tattoo will turn out to be light brown and lasts up to 3 weeks.
You need to know this:
- Tattoos and piercings are not allowed at home.
- If you are under 18, consent to tattoos and piercings should be given by your parents.
- During the rehabilitation do not remove the earrings from the lips or tongue, because the hole very quickly overgrows, sometimes within an hour.
- The tattoo has to be updated every few years. The black dye becomes bluish, and the colored paints fade.
- The quality of the materials used directly affect the skin and can cause allergic reactions, redness, itching, peeling, etc.
How to help yourself the first few days after piercing
Language. Within five days after tongue piercing, there may be problems with speech and food. Because at this time the tongue sometimes swells and hurts. What can bring relief to you: Do not feel sorry for ice cream and soft drinks. Avoid hot, sour and sharp foods. Brush your teeth after eating and rinse your mouth with sage infusion.
Navel. After surgery, swelling and irritation are observed at the puncture site. These symptoms usually disappear about 6-8 weeks after the procedure. What can bring relief to you: Do not wear tight trousers. To wipe the navel after the shower, do not use a common towel.
Lip. Edema usually occurs 2-3 days after the operation and lasts about a week. Talking and eating during this period will become difficult. You just have to wait this time.
As you can see, the effect on the skin of tattoos and piercings can be very significant. Allergic manifestations are especially dangerous. Also, one should beware of infectious diseases transmitted through the blood. Some of them are not curable! However, if you follow all the recommendations, then there should not be any special problems. And you can surprise others with a piquant spice.