Have you ever wondered what happens to your skin and tattoos? I mean, what happens to your body when the tattoo artist is creating art on your skin?
Although it may not seem like a big deal and it is a ritual As old as time, the truth is that the skin and tattoos go through a very interesting process that is not limited to inflicting a woundInstead, it sets off a series of reactions in your body.
Skin and tattoos: the epidermis and dermis
Have you ever wondered why a tattoo doesn't rub off? The answer is quite simple: the tattooist, when tattooing us, does not introduce the ink into the first skin level, also called the epidermis, but one level below, the dermis. If the ink were too shallow, the tattoo would be erased quickly, since the cells of the epidermis are replaced every two to three weeks.
In fact, the dermis is full of small blood vessels that will carry the ink into the blood and deeper layers of the skin so that the drawing always stays there.
The immune system: red alert
At the same time that the gun needles penetrate your skin, an alert message reaches your immune system, that when noticing the pain thinks that it must remedy. So it sends out a series of cells, called macrophages, which will "eat" the ink. Nevertheless, not being able to remove it, the ink stays where it is.
Skin and tattoos: a possible therapy
Finally, during a tattoo session, your brain can start to release endorphins, which are responsible for eliminating pain. Endorphins will create a very peculiar feeling and mood that can range from relief to euphoria (especially afterwards). So for some people getting a tattoo can even have therapeutic value.
And you, did you know all these skin and tattoo data? Did you imagine that your body would react like this? Tell us in the comments!