• Nirankar Rastogi

Abstract: Tattooing has been around for centuries. All the way back to the nomadic races. It has always been a form of expression in one form of another. In some cultures, tattooing was done for prestige within the culture, or rank if you will. It was a very sacred and respected art. It was only the most prestigious that were privileged to adorn their bodies in such a permanent way. In this day and age it is still a very sacred undertaking. Although this is more on an individual basis rather than cultural. To most that get tattooed the art they receive is of a very special design and meaning. It is their way of expressing that, which is "them". Some tattoos tell a story, others are just a small expression of their inner most being. From the smallest rose to the full body tattoo. It’s all the same. Tattooing involves multiple intradermal injections of the skin by a small machine having one or more needles connected to tubes containing the dyes. The tattooist guides the machine over the skin and controls its speed. The procedure involves a variable amount of pain and a small amount of bleeding. It can take several hours depending on the size of the tattoo. The site of application usually takes 7 to 10 days to heal. Those considering an intradermal tattoo should also remember that it is 'permanent' and removal can involve painful surgery or dermabrasion and possible scarring.

multiple, tattooist, needles, intradermal, surgery etc.

"CHANGING ART FORMS AND TECHNIQUES THROUGH THE AGES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no.65-75, November-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811405.pdf

"CHANGING ART FORMS AND TECHNIQUES THROUGH THE AGES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no. pp65-75, November-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811405.pdf