Transcript Tattoos explained

By Dike Granado
What is a Tattoo?
A form of body modification whereby indelible
ink is inserted into the dermis layer of the skin
creating a change of its pigment.
History of the Tattoo
• The word “tattoo” is said to have two major derivations – from
the Polynesian word “ta” which means striking something and
the Tahitian word “tatau” which means “to mark something”.
• It is believed that this practice has been in existence for
nearly 5000 years, based on the 1991 discovery of a 5000 yr
old frozen body, found on a mountain between Austria and
Italy bearing 57 tattoos. This corpse later became known as
Ötzi the Iceman.
• Tattooing has been practiced in many cultures and regions
across the globe including: Egypt, Japan, China, Polynesia,
Africa, South America, Central America, ancient Greece and
Rome.
Types of Tattoos
According
to
the
American
Academy of Dermatology there
are five types of tattoos:
1. Traumatic tattoos
2. Amateur tattoos
3. Professional tattoos
4. Cosmetic tattoos
5. Medical tattoos
Visual examples of the types of
Tattoos
Traumatic tattoos
Amateur tattoos
Visual examples of the types of
Tattoos
Professional tattoos
Cosmetic tattoos
Visual examples of the types of
Tattoos
Medical tattoos
Visual examples of popular Tattoo
styles
Abstract
Tribal
Visual examples of popular Tattoo
styles
Oriental
Celtic
Visual examples of popular Tattoo
styles
Black & Grey
Calligraphy
Visual examples of popular Tattoo
styles
Old School
Bio-mechanical
Visual examples of popular Tattoo
styles
Portrait
Memorial
Why do people get tattooed?
Persons typically get tattooed for
any of the following reasons:
• For ornamentation purposes / to express individual
style
• To be identified or affiliated with a particular group
• To honour loved ones
• To cover up scar tissue
• For cosmetic enhancement purposes
• To perform ritualistic practices
• As a rite of passage
Methods of Removal
Although
considered
permanent,
tattoos
can
sometimes be removed either fully or partially by the
following methods:
• Laser removal (most common & effective)
• Intense Pulsed Light Therapy
• Dermabrasion
• Excision
Conclusion
If you are considering getting a tattoo for whatever
reason, have your mind made up and don’t select a
tattoo that you will regret placing permanently on your
skin.
Remember - the expense and pain associated with
removing tattoos is typically greater than the expense
and pain associated with applying them.