Can
one who is under 18 get a tattoo? |
Not
by NYARTMAN! You MUST be at least 18 old with
proper I.D. (drivers license or passport).
It is against NYS Law to tattoo minors, with or without
parental consent. Jeremy Garrett firmly believes in
this law and was practicing it before tattooing was
made legal in February 1997. NYARTMAN is a professional
and respectable tattoo artist and will not tattoo
minors.
No exceptions in regard to this matter, so please
do not send email about it. It will be deleted.
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Will
it hurt? |
Usually,
depending on the individual. The most sensitive places
tend to be on the inside of your arms and legs as
well as the stomach area. If you have a low
pain tolerance speak to your doctor about getting
a pain killer to help you deal with the pain; however,
NYARTMAN will not tattoo anyone under the influence
of illicit drugs. Do not use any type of
topical anesthesia on your skin before getting tattooed,
these can effect the healing process and final appearance
of the tattoo. |
Can
you design my tattoo or do I have to bring in my own
design? |
NYARTMAN
specializes in custom work and greatly prefers it.
It is his opinion that the whole tattooing process
is a deeply personal experience and most work should
be customized to some degree. That being said there
are some designs that are either classic or special
to the client and it is no problem at all to have
them done in an exact fashion in order to meet your
needs and expectations. |
How
much does it cost? |
Every
tattoo is different and the prices vary. There is
a minimum charge of $100 that covers the basic setup
of equipment, sterilization and most small i.e. 1"x1",
single color tattoos. All other designs will be charged
an hourly rate. NYARTMAN does not negotiate
his rates. If you are not able to afford
the tattoo you want he recommends that you wait until
you can, instead of settling for something less than
you had in mind. Reducing the size or quality, or
trying to rush the process will only disappoint you
in the end. A tattoo is a lifetime investment,
get the one that will make you happy in the long run. |
Do
I need to make an appointment? |
Yes.
NYARTMAN works by appointment only. It is recommended
to set up a free consultation appointment to go over
your piece and discuss the fee. If you have
sketches, photos of objects or designs that you like
please bring them with you to the consultation appointment.
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How
long does it take? |
Tattooing
is a slow tedious process where there is no room for
mistakes. There is no absolute time frame; however,
most tattoos the size of a playing card can be done
within a two hour session. Backs and full sleeves
in most case take at least 30 hours to complete.
There are many factor involved in getting tattooed
and it is impossible for NYARTMAN to give an exact
time frame. |
Is
there anything I can do to prepare for my new tattoo? |
One
very important thing you can do is not drink alcohol
at least 24 hours before or after you get tattooed.
Alcohol can cause you to bleed heavily while getting
tattooed and even afterwards thus flushing the ink
from the skin. This results in light spots through
out the tattoo. Wear loose fitting clothing,
ones that you do not mind possibility getting
stained with ink. Eating well and having juice
or other drink with a high sugar content before getting
tattooed will help you with the pain and from becoming
light headed during the tattooing process.
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How
long does it take to heal? |
The
surface of fresh tattoo with proper care usually takes
only two weeks to heal. Sometimes the new tattoo may
have a hazy look around the two week period, this
will go away after about week. Also for some people
there may be slight bruising or sensitivity around
the general area of the new tattoo, especially in sensitive
areas and may take a few days after being tattooed for this to subside.
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How
should I take care of my tattoo? |
A
comprehensive care sheet will be provided to all new
customers and it can also  be found here. Generally caring for a tattoo is easy.
After first receiving a new tattoo one should keep
the tattoo covered for about three hours. Then the
bandage should be carefully removed and the area gently
cleaned with soap and water. Immediately afterwards, a thin layer
of triple antibiotic ointment with zinc or A&D
ointment (if you are allergic to triple antibiotic ointment
with zinc) should be applied and
reapplied as needed to keep the area from becoming
infected or dry for two complete weeks. One should
avoid swimming or immersing the tattoo in water for
any prolonged period of time. New tattoos often itch
and sometimes may develop a scab; however, it is imperative
that one should refrain from scratching, picking,
rubbing or wearing anything that may continually rub
the tattoo. All of these could damage the tattoo at
best and scar the area at worst. The tattoo needs
a two week undisturbed healing period to properly
set. If the itching is unbearable ice can be applied
to the area for relief. Exposing the tattoo to the
sun without sun block is never a good idea, no matter
how old it is. The sun can and will slowly fade your
tattoo. |
I
was told by another tattoo artist that after getting
tattooed I should first use a triple antibiotic ointment
on the area and then after three days switch to lotion,
is this okay? |
NYARTMAN
recommends using a triple antibiotic ointment with
zinc or A&D ointment because the tattoo is in
the healing stage from day one until about two weeks.
The worst thing that could happen to a
new tattoo is the possibility of it getting infected.
A triple antibiotic ointment with zinc will
help to keep this from occurring. Lotions do
not help in fighting infection and can actually harbor
bacteria. Switching to lotion after a few days
of getting a new tattoo is not a good idea and it
does not affect the appearance of the tattoo after
it is totally healed. A triple antibiotic ointment
with zinc is best because zinc helps to speed up the
healing process. |
It
is true that red ink causes an allergic reaction? |
All
inks can potentially cause allergic reactions depending
on the person. It is probably true to say that warmer
colors are usually responsible for this occurrence;
however, it is extremely rare. The vast majority of
tattooing inks are made from non-toxic pigments. NYARTMAN
uses the highest quality, reputable, time tested inks
available. If you are prone to allergic reactions,
perhaps consider starting with a very small tattoo
to gauge your body's response . If you do
develop an allergic reaction or any other type of
infection, you should visit your doctor immediately.
While allergic reactions to tattoo inks are very rare,
if it happens and is left untreated it can damage
the tattoo, lead to infection and or greatly increase
the healing process. |
