Body piercings, tattoos, and permanent make-up have become very popular as a fashion statement in recent decades. This book guides the reader through the world of body art. An overview is first provided of the history and epidemiology of tattoos and piercings. Subsequent chapters go on to examine in detail the materials and devices used in various forms of body art, and the techniques employed. All relevant risks and potential complications are clearly described with the aid of color illustrations. Special attention is paid to allergic reactions and the management of complications. The closing chapter examines the techniques and devices used for tattoo removal, with a particular focus on the use of different lasers.
Author(s): Anne E. Laumann (auth.), Christa De Cuyper, Maria Luisa Pérez-Cotapos S (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 110
Tags: Dermatology; Plastic Surgery; Pediatric Surgery; Internal Medicine; General Practice / Family Medicine
Front Matter....Pages i-ix
History and Epidemiology of Tattoos and Piercings. Legislation in the United States....Pages 1-11
Materials Used in Body Art....Pages 13-28
Tattooing and Scarring: Technique and Complications....Pages 29-41
Piercings: Techniques and Complications....Pages 43-52
Cosmetic and Medical Applications of Tattooing....Pages 53-60
Allergic Reaction to Pigments and Metals....Pages 61-89
Techniques and Devices Used for Tattoo Removal....Pages 91-105
Back Matter....Pages 107-110
