Tattoos are considered not only an element of art, but also a defense against negativity. Symbolism can decorate parts of the body and at the same time carry a hidden meaning. Depending on what is drawn on the body, the meaning and influence of the symbol on the person is determined.
Types of Tattoos
Medical topics are related to the study and treatment of diseases. But the concept itself includes much more sketches and motifs. Medical tattoos are becoming increasingly popular and in demand due to interesting combinations and unusual interpretations of symbols. Sketches can carry not only general meaning, but also have a hidden meaning for the owner of the picture. It all depends on what additional elements will be used in the process of creating a tattoo.
Medical tattoos can be divided into three broad categories:
- Sketches that relate to a particular medical profession.
- Drawings and motives that indicate the presence of a chronic disease in a person. Such medical tattoos are often done only with black pigment near the affected area.
- Tattoos, the main purpose of which is to hide scars after surgery. Sketches can be different in parameters and types of drawings. Similar medical tattoos are applied by women after cesarean section.
Each variety has its own characteristics of application, symbolism and hidden meaning. Therefore, itβs hard to decide on your own right away. You must first consult with specialists.
Profession and Symbol
Images may include various labels, characters, or picture elements. By medical tattoos of such a plan, you can determine what type of profession a person is engaged in. Surgeons prefer the image of a scalpel or medical instruments that are used during the operation.
Often, female doctors choose beautiful inscriptions in Latin or aphorisms about the profession. Sketches can combine different elements and symbols. Nursing staff also has their own tattoos. These are bandages and syringes. However, lately, addicts have also made tattoos with the image of a syringe and / or needle. Basically, the image is applied to the place where the injections are made.
Often a sketch in the form of a red cross is used. This is a direct indicator of a person's belonging to medical work. For doctors, this is considered a type of tattoo, but in addition to this symbol, inscriptions or additional signs are also made.
A popular image is a medical snake entwining a bowl. It is a symbol of medicine and wisdom. Typically, additional elements are not used in this figure. In rare cases, you can find such a tattoo with Latin inscriptions.
Disease
In addition to doctors' tattoos, symbols that are made by people who are not related to this profession, but who have diseases or certain health problems are also popular. In terms of energy, it is considered wrong to stuff symbols on your body that indicate a disease.
But tattoo artists say that in this way a person repels health problems, and this kind of tattoo serves as a guard against repeated problems. Tattoos of medical topics related to diseases are divided into several groups:
- Symbols for diabetics. In most cases, the inscription denoting the disease is applied in Latin or English. People make such signs so that in case of a problem, doctors immediately understand what is at stake and help solve the problem.
- ECG drawings for people with heart disease. A pacemaker image is standard. However, completely healthy people also apply such a tattoo to themselves. It is called not only the "cardiogram", but also the "line of the pulse," the "pulse of life." This tattoo means a thirst for life, strong energy, self-control, victory over a serious illness, concern for health, the desire to move on through life.
- Oncological signs. The tattoo clearly indicates the location on the body that is susceptible to the disease. By the way, a popular symbol for the image is a medical snake. Many cancer patients have temporary tattoos. Note that many doctors consider oncology a contraindication to any type of tattooing.
Some patients make tattoos with a designation of the disease in a visible place, so that in case of a problem (for example, an attack), others can understand what is happening. These include, for example, the inscription "epilepsy".
The choice of mark for application depends on the type of problem. In most cases, these are medium-sized colored symbols, but there can be whole plots with beautiful motifs. For example, the staff of Asclepius depicted on the original background.
Application Places
Depending on the meaning of the tattoo, what the symbol means or what warns about, the place of application is chosen. If this is a direct indication of the presence of the disease, then the tattoo is done in a prominent place, as we have already noted above.
If the symbol means belonging to a profession, it is made on the arm or forearm. Although tattoos associated with work are made to the desire of each person. To do this, you can choose any place you like. Popular areas on the body are the lower leg, thigh, shoulders and forearms. Less commonly, belly and back can be used.
Sometimes tattoos are made on the legs, on the upper thigh. Preferably this is the choice of girls, although men can apply symbols on these parts of the body.
Masking scars
Tattoos are also used to hide skin imperfections. Here the choice of place is absent, since it is necessary to make symbolism on the scar. Difficulties may arise in the process, because during the period of scarring the skin becomes denser and the pigment is much lighter.
As a standard, only black is used for masking, although color options can also be found. To hide the scar on his hand, the staff of Asclepius will look spectacular. Although the tattoo is difficult to execute, the result is worth it. This tattoo has many meanings: wisdom, longevity, victory over the disease, fertility, rebirth, healing, immortality. That is why this image is so popular among both doctors and sick people.
Women hide scars from a caesarean section with the help of such tattoos, in addition to medical options, choosing animalistic and floral motifs as well. Even if the selected drawing does not fit the parameters, the tattoo master can make a larger sketch, adding a beautiful detail to the standard element.
Blood type
Information about the blood group and Rh factor is considered one of the subspecies of tattoos. Recently, more and more people have been making such body signs for themselves, in order to save time for doctors if necessary.
The symbol will look concise and simple, but it can be supplemented with other data. A drawing is made on the wrist so that the tattoo immediately catches the eye.
Such tattoos are popular among the military and people whose activities are associated with a high risk to life and increased danger to health. In this case, the tattoo is done just below the armpit, so that it is noticeable, but at the same time the symbolism immediately catches your eye. For application, it is recommended to use black pigment.
Plastic surgery
Even in this industry, medical tattoos are popular. They are an aesthetic addition to the image and allow you to hide unsuccessful operations or the consequences of scar healing. In plastic surgery, tattoos are done on the lips to highlight the contour and hide minor imperfections.
Black pigment is also used on the contours of the eyelids. This allows you to visually expand the shape of the eyes without surgery. The master can make the postoperative scars lighter, or put a slight shadow on them so that they are not so noticeable.
Tattoos in this field of application can be considered a real art, because ordinary pigments in the hands of the master turn into a weapon of youth, which allows not only to eliminate minor imperfections, but also to visually improve the appearance.
Masters Tips
Before drawing a symbol on the body, you need to study medical tattoos and their meaning. If you are not sure that it will be beautiful and after a while you will not get bored, it is better to abandon such an idea.
You cannot do this spontaneously. Drawing symbols on the body is a serious and deliberate step, for which you need to prepare in advance. Masters advise before choosing a few sketches for themselves and carefully study them.
If there is a choice between color tattoos and standard black tattoos, then it is better to make a monochrome drawing. A beautiful tattoo can not only hide flaws, but also improve the appearance.