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In order to create a total barrier between the client and practitioner, some artists (but not many; don't expect it) choose to wear safety '''goggles''' or other eye protection. This is for the protection of the artist, not the client — if there is a chance of blood spray or misting (which will happen with tattooing, and less commonly with piercing and other procedures), then there is the chance (however slim) of foreign blood coming in contact with the artist's eyes.
[[File:Bme12345_copy.jpg|thumbnail|right|Touch up due to fading. By Ilona.]]


The membranes surrounding the eye are extremely permeable and it is very easy for [[Bloodborne pathogens|bloodborne pathogens]] to cross using them. Contamination in the eye should be taken as seriously as [[Needle stick|needle stick]] injuries.
[[Crappy Tattoo|Poorly done tattoos]], or those on parts of the body with frequent [[Skin|skin]] regrowth, such as lips, hands or feet, may need a '''touchup'''.  Touchups may be performed by the original artist, possibly due to [[Tattoo Blow-out|tattoo blow-out]], fading or poor healing.  You may wish to find another artist to touchup your tattoo if it is necessitated by poor work, but be prepared to pay standard tattooing fees if you choose to do so. A touchup would maintain the original design and style of the old tattoo, as opposed to a [[Cover up|cover up]], which would completely mask or rework the design.  Be warned that not all artists are willing to do touchups on any tattoo by another artist.
A tattoo initially done well by an experienced tattooist using proper materials will not necessarily need touching up with age!  Protecting your tattoo from excessive sun exposure and other factors will also help preserve the color and life of your tattoo.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Universal Precautions]]
* [[Tattoo Cover-Up]]
* [[Cross Contamination]]
* [[Tattoo Blow-out]]
* [[Surgical Mask]]
* [[Gloves]]

Latest revision as of 21:08, 25 September 2023

Touch up due to fading. By Ilona.

Poorly done tattoos, or those on parts of the body with frequent skin regrowth, such as lips, hands or feet, may need a touchup. Touchups may be performed by the original artist, possibly due to tattoo blow-out, fading or poor healing. You may wish to find another artist to touchup your tattoo if it is necessitated by poor work, but be prepared to pay standard tattooing fees if you choose to do so. A touchup would maintain the original design and style of the old tattoo, as opposed to a cover up, which would completely mask or rework the design. Be warned that not all artists are willing to do touchups on any tattoo by another artist. A tattoo initially done well by an experienced tattooist using proper materials will not necessarily need touching up with age! Protecting your tattoo from excessive sun exposure and other factors will also help preserve the color and life of your tattoo.

See Also