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Getting a tattoo - the procedure
The tattooist will first wash his or her hands.
The to-be-tattooed area on your body will be cleaned and disinfected.
The tattooist will put on clean, fresh gloves (and possibly a surgical mask).
The tattooist will explain the sterilization procedure to you and open up the single-use, sterilized equipment (such as needles, etc.).
Using the tattoo machine (with a sterile, single-use needle attached), the tattooist will begin drawing an outline of the tattoo under your skin.
The outline will be cleaned with antiseptic soap and water.
Sterile, thicker needles will be installed on the tattoo machine, and the tattooist will start shading the design.
Any blood will be removed by a sterile, disposable cloth or towel.
When finished, the area, now sporting a finished tattoo, will be cleaned once again and a bandage will be applied.
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