Dermatologic Complications with Body Art
Tattoos, Piercings and Permanent Make-Up
Dermatologic Complications with Body Art
Tattoos, Piercings and Permanent Make-Up
Body piercings, tattoos, and permanent make-up have become very popular as a fashion statement in recent decades. This book guides the reader through the world of body art. An overview is first provided of the history and epidemiology of tattoos and piercings. Subsequent chapters go on to examine in detail the materials and devices used in various forms of body art, and the techniques employed. All relevant risks and potential complications are clearly described with the aid of color illustrations. Special attention is paid to allergic reactions and the management of complications. The closing chapter examines the techniques and devices used for tattoo removal, with a particular focus on the use of different lasers.
History and Epidemiology of Tattoos and Piercings. Legislation in the United States
Materials Used in Body ArtTattooing and Scarring: Technique and Complications
Piercings: Techniques and Complications
Cosmetic and Medical Applications of Tattooing
Allergic Reaction to Pigments and Metals
Techniques and Devices Used for Tattoo Removal.
Cuyper, Christa De
Cotapos, Maria Luisa
| ISBN | 978-3-662-50204-4 |
|---|---|
| Article number | 9783662502044 |
| Media type | Book |
| Edition number | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2010 |
| Copyright year | 2016 |
| Publisher | Springer, Berlin |
| Length | IX, 110 pages |
| Illustrations | IX, 110 p. |
| Language | English |
