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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: neilep on 05/03/2007 15:43:11

Title: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: neilep on 05/03/2007 15:43:11

Being a lover of fine art I admit to having two tattoos !

But why does the tattoo ink remain ?

Are not the cells in our body being replaced every few years ?

..why does the ink not dilute or dissipate ?

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: Karen W. on 15/03/2007 09:23:55

That is interesting. Perhaps it is because of the dpth of the insertion of the inks. perhaps it is administered below thw surface of the subdermal layers of skin... LOL Is that even a real area? Was subdermal the wrong term here? LOL We need a tatooist or such to give us anwers to a rather good question, cause as I see it we loose layers of skin all the time dead skin everyday bathing rubbing off on clothes etc. So what gives reallY?

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: ROBERT on 15/03/2007 15:17:14

The Ultra Violet component in sunlight can make tattoos fade

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UV rays from the sun will affect the long term quality of your tattoo...
Not all blacks are the same with long term fading & UV stability differing between brands. So do your research and speak to the artist, they will be pleased to talk to you about which black they use, provide samples and portfolio shots for you to browse through.

Don't accept anything that your not sure about or happy with as lesser quality black inks can turn 'green' after lengthy exposure to the sun.

http://www.tattoozoo.co.uk/ideas/colour.html

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: Karen W. on 15/03/2007 15:20:23

Thanks Robert..I have heard that as well.

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: neilep on 15/03/2007 18:17:22

Quote from: ROBERT on 15/03/2007 15:17:14

The Ultra Violet component in sunlight can make tattoos fade

Quote

UV rays from the sun will affect the long term quality of your tattoo...
Not all blacks are the same with long term fading & UV stability differing between brands. So do your research and speak to the artist, they will be pleased to talk to you about which black they use, provide samples and portfolio shots for you to browse through.

Don't accept anything that your not sure about or happy with as lesser quality black inks can turn 'green' after lengthy exposure to the sun.

http://www.tattoozoo.co.uk/ideas/colour.html

Thanks for this ROBERT sir... Fortunately I am a cloud worshiper and sun hater so there's no chance of my tat being over exposed !!....besides ...........it's on my perineum !!..LOL............OUCH !!!!!!

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: Carolyn on 15/03/2007 20:47:17

That one must've hurt!!!

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: moonfire on 16/03/2007 01:00:10

OUch I feel it too for you! 

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: Karen W. on 16/03/2007 04:00:28

Quote from: neilep on 15/03/2007 18:17:22

Quote from: ROBERT on 15/03/2007 15:17:14

The Ultra Violet component in sunlight can make tattoos fade

Quote

UV rays from the sun will affect the long term quality of your tattoo...
Not all blacks are the same with long term fading & UV stability differing between brands. So do your research and speak to the artist, they will be pleased to talk to you about which black they use, provide samples and portfolio shots for you to browse through.

Don't accept anything that your not sure about or happy with as lesser quality black inks can turn 'green' after lengthy exposure to the sun.

http://www.tattoozoo.co.uk/ideas/colour.html

Thanks for this ROBERT sir... Fortunately I am a cloud worshiper and sun hater so there's no chance of my tat being over exposed !!....besides ...........it's on my perineum !!..LOL............OUCH !!!!!!

LOL LOL...Your such a card!!!

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: ROBERT on 19/03/2007 15:22:34

Quote from: neilep on 15/03/2007 18:17:22

Thanks for this ROBERT sir... Fortunately I am a cloud worshiper and sun hater so there's no chance of my tat being over exposed !!....besides ...........it's on my perineum !!..LOL............OUCH !!!!!!

That reminds me of the old joke about the golfer who sliced a shot
which hit a female spectator between the first and second holes.

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: Karen W. on 19/03/2007 15:54:55

YAYYYYYYYY! I understood that one LOL....

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: neilep on 19/03/2007 16:02:38

Quote from: ROBERT on 19/03/2007 15:22:34

Quote from: neilep on 15/03/2007 18:17:22

Thanks for this ROBERT sir... Fortunately I am a cloud worshiper and sun hater so there's no chance of my tat being over exposed !!....besides ...........it's on my perineum !!..LOL............OUCH !!!!!!

That reminds me of the old joke about the golfer who sliced a shot
which hit a female spectator between the first and second holes.

LOL..OUCH !!..Robert is the best !!!

Title: Re: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: Karen W. on 19/03/2007 16:05:58

LOL....Indeedy ouch!! LOL

Title: Why are tattoos permanent. Why don't they disappear with time?
Post by: tony6789 on 08/07/2007 17:17:20

its like embeded into the blood isnt it?