The Tattoo Procedure

Before any tattooing begins, you are required to fill out a questionaire form. This is for legal purposes and to inform us of any medical problems we should be aware of such as allergies (refer to "Health Risks"). Proof of age will also be required. Any persons under the age of 18 will be refused if they are not accompanied by their legal guardian. Any persons that are intoxicated, have any skin conditions, that are pregnant or nursing, or are incapable of consent due to mental incapacity will also be refused.

After the paperwork is in order, you will then sit down with your Tattoo Artist and they will go over the procedure with you to help you feel more comfortable and at ease with the process. They will also discuss your design and any details to ensure that you are satisfied before applying it.

Once your discussion is complete, you will be prepped in a private sterilized room for the procedure to begin. The most common method of applying tattoos in modern times uses an electric tattoo machine which inserts ink into the skin via a group of needles that are soldered onto a bar. This bar is attached to an oscillating unit that rapidly and repeatedly drives the needles in and out of the skin, usually 80 to 150 times a second. Fore more information on procedure, refer to the "Studio Hygiene" section. http://www.perfectimage.ca/tattoo-procedure.php