Post your TATS vol. inked for life

[its icharlesi]

diggn that tatoo on the chest

 

[yan can cook]

We've all made mistakes, but erasing them hasn't always been easy. Not so long ago, the only options were barbaric andscarring: cutting out the offending tissue or sandblasting it off. Then, in 1963, Dr. Leon Goldman discovered the effective, yet still painful, erasingcapabilities of Q-switched lasers. It wasn't until the early nineties, though, that the technique made it into doctors' offices.

Q-switched lasers emit a quick and intense pulse of light that penetrates the skin, fragmenting ink into smaller particles that are then either removed bythe lymphatic system or eaten by tissue cells. Each pass of the laser removes roughly 20 percent of the ink, meaning multiple visits are necessary. Threecrystal types are mainly used now-ruby, garnet, and alexandrite-each tuned to different wavelengths and spot sizes. Here, the strengths and weaknesses ofeach.

Q-switched ruby: This laser works best on black, green, and blue inks, but it also breaks down melanin, causing temporary skin whitening,especially in people with darker skin tones. The bleaching effect tends to fade in a year or so.

Q-switched garnet: A green laser ideal for dark skin, as the wavelength isn't absorbed by melanin and won't bleach skin. Drawback:It's only effective on dark-blue and black inks. Adding a frequency-doubling crystal shortens the wavelength to better deal with red, orange, and purple,but this can cause the residual ink to turn black or blue for a few days, and can lighten skin.

Q-switched alexandrite: An infrared laser most effective on black, blue, and green inks. When used in conjunction with a pulse dyelaser-often used on its own to remove sun-damage spots-red inks can also be zapped.

 

[galvelocity]

Got this today. Lonnnng story for the meaning that I won't bore you with

 

[cj863]

Galvelocity wrote:

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Got this today. Lonnnng story for the meaning that I won't bore you with

Do tell... I insist...

 

[cjspida619]

 

[mac a roni]

Originally Posted by CJ863

Galvelocity wrote:

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Got this today. Lonnnng story for the meaning that I won't bore you with

Do tell... I insist...
[color= rgb(102, 0, 153)]can we get a shot zoomed out[/color]

[color= rgb(102, 0, 153)]But anyway did everybody make their on designs or did they have pics for their tats? been trynagetta cross done but cant figure out what design i want[/color]

 

[galvelocity]

I drew like 700 versions before I decided on what I liked and then took my favorite three to an artist who's portfolio I liked and then he drew it up and Iloved it

 

[dj bana]

Originally Posted by Kaimel Rule

Honestly...

I dont know either...

But I didnt have a problem with it when I inspected it after my artist drew it out...

and nobody else seems to..

But ill laugh too

dont sweat it. your ink still looks really good...

 

[cwrite78]

Originally Posted by Galvelocity

I drew like 700 versions before I decided on what I liked and then took my favorite three to an artist who's portfolio I liked and then he drew it up and I loved it

i hope that isn't your long story.

 

[cj863]

Originally Posted by CWrite78

Originally Posted by Galvelocity

I drew like 700 versions before I decided on what I liked and then took my favorite three to an artist who's portfolio I liked and then he drew it up and I loved it

i hope that isn't your long story.

Agreed.

 

[Mister Meaner]

I want to add something to this piece, but I am undecided whether itshould be a small ship + decorative lines or a flower + decorative lines.

BTW, it looks much better now that it is fully healed, the shading has lightened, and those stupid chest pimples are gone.

 

[Case]

Originally Posted by gsxrpaul

About 7 hours into my right arm sleeve, have about 6-8 hours left.

This is what was put on my forearm, got it for my daughter.

Nice choice for a tattoo..And here I thought I was getting something original when I got mine a year ago..

 

[galvelocity]

Originally Posted by CJ863

Originally Posted by CWrite78

Originally Posted by Galvelocity

I drew like 700 versions before I decided on what I liked and then took my favorite three to an artist who's portfolio I liked and then he drew it up and I loved it

i hope that isn't your long story.

Agreed.

Of course not, don't be ridiculous. I was answering the question of dude who asked how we decided on designs. How could that possibly be astory about meaning? Sober up.

 

[an dee 51o]

Originally Posted by casekicks


Nice choice for a tattoo..And here I thought I was getting something original when I got mine a year ago..

I think yours is sick, but definitely not unique. My dude has two of the foo dogs on his chest.

 

[kaimel rule]

Thanks

 

[ninjallamafromhell]

I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to get next. I need to find me an artist so I can get something unique.

 

[n o r e a g a]

Originally Posted by Kaimel Rule

First tat I got.. Last year.. Its my last name

Second tat, last year aswell.. Angel wings and a date Ill never forget

Just got this yesterday...

My girl was trying to scare me saying I was going to cry

.... But it didnt hurt at all

 

[dj bana]

Originally Posted by casekicks

Originally Posted by gsxrpaul

About 7 hours into my right arm sleeve, have about 6-8 hours left.

This is what was put on my forearm, got it for my daughter.

Nice choice for a tattoo..And here I thought I was getting something original when I got mine a year ago..

both of yours are beautiful. asian influenced ink is some of my fave. its how you execute it and piece it together...

here is some of my fave asian ink. sorry for flooding, but i have a huge collection of tattoo pictures on my comp and these are some that ive collected overtime.

(if any of this belongs to you people here, i wouldnt be surprised

)

keep the tattoo thread going!

im getting 2 pieces in the future. =]

 

[dyzzle]

 

[Pedro Navaja]

anyone know any good portrait artists in NYC??

 

[ninjallamafromhell]

I like Henry Rollin's tattoos.

 

[kaimel rule]

Thanks N O R E

 

[dgk3188]

diggin the Asian lion/dog pieces

 

[samness20]

Originally Posted by suge67

anyone know any good portrait artists in NYC??

Ive been looking at a few artist to get a portrait done as well after I finish my half sleeve
http://www.nyadorned.com/...ginia/gallery4.html#nogo
http://www.anilgupta.com/portfolio/portfolio.htm

and duke that did Joe Budden tat..he has some iight work

http://s369.photobucket.com/albums/...urrent=l_e5c907cf4ad329bb90c670067c83696d.jpg
Hope this helps

 

[Pedro Navaja]

Originally Posted by samness20

Originally Posted by suge67

anyone know any good portrait artists in NYC??

Ive been looking at a few artist to get a portrait done as well after I finish my half sleeve
http://www.nyadorned.com/...ginia/gallery4.html#nogo
http://www.anilgupta.com/portfolio/portfolio.htm

and duke that did Joe Budden tat..he has some iight work

http://s369.photobucket.com/albums/...urrent=l_e5c907cf4ad329bb90c670067c83696d.jpg
Hope this helps

good lookin out. Anil