In Your Journals
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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 your
answer
Body Art.
Tattoos&Piercings
9.PCH.2.1 Critique the potential health & social consequences
of body art.
Today’s Lesson– Essential Questions
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Identify health consequences of body art
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Piercings
Tattoos
Identify social consequences of body art
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Piercings
Tattoos
North Carolina Body Art Laws
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Tattooing
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Body Piercing
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Prohibits anyone from tattooing a minor under age 18.
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
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Require prior written consent from parent or legal guardian to
tattoo or pierce a minor
Global Connection
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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
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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
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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.
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With every puncture, the needles insert tiny ink droplets.
What’s the Procedure Like?
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The tattoo artist will first wash his or her hands with a
germicidal soap.
The to-be-tattooed area on your body will be cleaned
and disinfected.
The tattoo artist will put on clean, fresh gloves
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possibly a surgical mask
The tattoo artist will explain the sterilization procedure
to you and open up the single-use, sterilized equipment
Using the tattoo machine, the tattoo artist will begin
drawing an outline of the tattoo under your skin.
The Procedure
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The outline will be cleaned with antiseptic soap and
water.
Sterile, thicker needles will be installed on the tattoo
machine, and the tattoo artist will start shading the
design.
After cleaning the area again, color will be injected.
A new bottle of ink should be opened for each individual.
Any blood will be removed by a sterile, disposable cloth
or towel.
When finished, the area will be cleaned once again and a
bandage will be applied.
If you’re thinking about it
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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
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Make sure you're up to date with your immunizations
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Especially hepatitis and tetanus shots
Plan where you’ll get medical care if your tattoo becomes
infected
Signs of infection
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Excessive redness
Tenderness around the tattoo
Prolonged bleeding
Pus
Changes in skin color around the tattoo
Talk To Your Doctor
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If you have a medical problem
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Heart Disease
Allergies
Diabetes
Skin Disorders
A condition that affects your immune system
Infections
Or if you are pregnant
Ask your doctor if there are any special concerns you
should have or precautions you should take beforehand
Know The Risks
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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
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Tattoo dyes, especially red dye, can cause allergic skin
reactions
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itchy rash at the tattoo site
This may occur even years after you get the tattoo.
Skin Infections
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Tattoos can lead to local bacterial infections.
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Redness
Swelling
Pain
Pus-like drainage
Other Skin Problems
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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
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If the equipment used to create your tattoo is
contaminated with infected blood, you can contract
various blood borne diseases.
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Tetanus
HIV — the virus that causes AIDS
MRI Complications
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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.
In Your Journals
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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?
In Your Journals
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Do you have any piercings?
If so, how/why did you got them?
How do you react to the following piercings: do you think
that they are natural, attractive, weird, or unattractive?
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Ear
Nose
Tongue
Lip
Eyebrow
Belly Button
Treatment
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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
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Professional studios usually take pride in their cleanliness.
Here are some things to check for…
Autoclave
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Make sure the tattoo studio has an autoclave
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You should be allowed to watch as equipment is sterilized
in the autoclave
Instruments and supplies that can't be sterilized with an
autoclave
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a device that uses steam, pressure, and heat for sterilization
drawer handles, tables and sinks
Should be disinfected with a commercial disinfectant or
bleach solution after each use
Who Does the Tattooing?
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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pain, spreading redness, swelling, or drainage of pus
To make sure your tattoo heals properly
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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
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don't use alcohol or peroxide — they'll dry out the tattoo
Use a soft towel to dry the tattoo
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just pat it dry and be sure not to rub it
Take Good Care of your Tattoo
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If you don't have an allergy to antibiotic ointment, rub
some into the tattoo.
Don't use petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
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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:
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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
Tattoo Safety
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Think Before You Ink
Social Consequences
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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:
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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
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The person doing the piercing
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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
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new and is being used for the first time
disposed of in a special sealed container after the piercing
Some Health Risks
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If all goes well, you should be fine after a body piercing
except for some temporary symptoms
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some pain
swelling at the pierced area
tongue piercing, increased saliva
Things can still go wrong
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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
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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
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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