Tattoos involve injecting ink into the skin. Tattoo Guns are the tattoo artists brush. They are electric powered and look like a dentists drills.The tattoo gun is like a sewing machine needle. The needle in the gun punctures the skin 2,00 times a minute and deposits a small drop of ink.

A tattoo gun has several components. It is composed of a sterilized needle, electric motor, tube system, and foot pedal. The foot pedal controls the vertical movement. It resembles a pedal used in a sewing machine.

Safety is the number one concern in getting a tattoo. Tattoos involve puncturing the skin. It is always dangerous to do this. A risk of infection is always there. Sterilization is an important factor.Disposable material and proper sanitation ensure the safety of the tattoo clients.

All material in the tattoo process should be single use. These include ink, ink cups, needles and gloves. using these products more than once will lead to infection and spread disease. Always check that these products are unopened and in their sterilized packaging. A professional tattoo artist will follow the correct procedures and explain the procedure to you as he progresses. If you have any questions stop and ask before he continues. Your comfort is very important.

Proper care should be performed before the process begins. Cleansing with soap and water and disinfecting the work area are essential sterilization techniques. An artist should always walk you through this procedure to ensure your comfort. After sterilization , the artist will shave the tattoo area and disinfect the area.

The pain in the process will depend on you individual tolerance. It can feel like a pinch or a poke from the needle. Other factors that will determine the overall pain include the experience of the tattoo artist and the tattoo location. Obviously, a tattoo in a sensitive area will hurt more during the process.

After the tattoo is done, your tattoo artist should explain the proper post tattoo care. He should throughly clean the area and give you a sheet with detailed instructions on caring for your tattoo. If you have any questions it is very important to ask then. When you get home, it is important to follow the instructions. The directions involve cleanliness and will take some time and care. Developing an infection is a real possibility. Do not forget the post tattoo care. It will remain sore for a limited time.