Tattoo lovers have left no place, untouched with body art, almost every part of their body is covered with a tattoo.
1. Eyeball Tattooing
Forget about every weird tattoo or piercing you have ever seen. Twenty-seven-year-old David Boltjes was the first prisioner to be brave enough to let his prison mate stab him in the eye with an unconventional, untested, tattoo method. The tattoos change the sclera (the white part of the eye) to be blue or even red and really change the look of the eye. Although it seems like a new trend, corneal tattooing has been known and done now for over 2,000 years — it became almost commonplace in the late 19th century and into the 20th century to correct defects such as corneal scarring and leucomas. These days, it is done less often because
contact lenses are very effective at covering these defects, and prosthetic technology is also more accessible. However, not everyone can wear contact lenses, and not everyone wants their eyeball popped out even if it is blind; hence, cosmetic tattooing of the eye.
2. Palate Tattoos
The palate is the rough of the mouth that separates the oral cavity and nasal cavity. Your palate is divided into two different parts. There is the anterior bone called the hard palate and the velum, which is the posterior fleshy soft palate.
3. Tongue Tattoos
Many people think that when the tongue is pierced during tongue tattooing then the next morning there
is a mouthful of blood but it is not a correct notion. If it happens then the thing is clear that something during tattooing has been done improperly and that is the actual cause of bleeding. So it is good to get tongue tattooing done by a professional tattoo artist. Tongue tattooing takes one to three weeks to heal thoroughly. For the first few days it feels somewhat sensitive but later on a crust of skin develops which gradually flakes off. In this period the colours used in the tattoos may appear pale or odd but there is nothing to worry about as they are normal. Tattoos on tongue take a long time to heal as the tongue is slightly tender. Therefore if proper hygiene is not maintained then the possibility of infection is there. To prevent tongue infection, the tattoo should be kept clean.
4. Teeth Tattoos
Tooth tattoos were first done by Dental technician and founder of Heward Dental Lab, Steve Heward. These permanent tooth etchings can range from $75 to $200 depending on the detail. Some people have gone to the extent of removing a tooth in order to get this work done. However, it is no necessary and it is much easier to get it done if you need a crown. If you decide you no longer want the artwork it can be easily removed in a couple minutes with the grinding of a rubber wheel.
5. Flourescent Tattoo Ink
UV tattoo ink is not commonly known or used, as very few varieties of UV inks are approved for use in the US. It is also many times more expensive than regular tattoo inks. Some people have had reactions to ingredients in the ink, ranging from minor itching to dermatitis. Several UV inks are suspected carcinogens and allergens and at this time, no research has been conducted into the side effects of long term exposure. Although many people who have received black light tattoos have had physical effects on the skin, any ink could cause a reaction. This can be a result of not protecting the tattoo from UV rays within 3 months of receiving the tattoo process or by using scented cremes or lotions on the tattoo area. This can damage the ink, causing it to become a normal ink color in all light. In time, it may also not glow in black lighting. Clear/blue UV inks are known to yellow or turn slightly brown with sun exposure. Color/black UV inks are known to become colored in all lighting. Therefore, it might permanently appear as a regular tattoo. Over recent years, as the formulas for UV inks have been improved upon, it has become more common to hear reports of success with little or no reaction. UV inks are not as bright under normal light as normal tattoo inks, and do not blend during application, as normal inks do. Their effect will be dulled if regular ink is used on top of them. Therefore, for vibrant, high impact tattoos, normal ink should be used, allowed to heal, and then highlighted with UV inks. Only highly experienced tattooists should apply UV tattoos, and should have a blacklight within arm's length of the tattoo chair. When applying white or clear UV ink, this blacklight should be turned on throughout the procedure. UV inking takes a little bit longer than normal, due to UV inks being a little thinner and harder to work with, and because the tattoo must be wiped and checked under a black-light frequently during application. Also note that for non-colour based UV work, it is possible that outlines can become an issue. If the artist isn't careful, any ink or other materials they use to outline their design can become part of the work. This is not normally an issue with standard tattoos as normal coloured ink covers this. However for fully hidden UV art, this can be a problem, as it will most likely not be even, or well distributed within the work, and reveal some of the art instead of being mostly hidden (scarring can always give away the art).
6. Inner Lip Tattoos
An inner lip tattoo, as the name suggests, is carved on the inner side of the lip, generally the lower lip. Thus they are easy to hide and can be exposed completely upon the wish of the tattoo bearer. Lip tattoos tend to fade quickly because, of the acid and chemical content in the mouth. The body tends to absorb the pigment due to which the tattoo fades. This absorption is quicker in individuals with a high chemical content in their bodies. These tattoos normally last for anywhere between one to five years, but in some cases it is also seen that they fade away in a few months or even weeks. These lip tattoos may hurt when they are made and the healing procedure can be tormenting sometimes. The worst of the lip tattoo facts is that they make eating, drinking and speaking difficult for a few days, until the tattoos heal. Just a word of precaution, before you get the lip tattoo made. You should get the tattoo done from a certified tattoo artist and make sure that the parlor and the conditions to make the tattoo are clean and hygienic. This is to avoid any infection arising out of the tattoo.
