Decorating the body with drawings is a long tradition that came many centuries ago and is incredibly popular to this day. There are many ways to get tattoos on your skin, among which the most dangerous is scarring. Despite this, people use this type of tattoo to decorate their body.
What it is?
Scarification is the application of a specific pattern to the skin using surgical instruments. Another name for this process is scarring. The drawing remains forever on the body and after the wound heals, it becomes a scar, which is quite difficult to reduce.
Many experts believe that this is a pretty cruel way to decorate your body with drawings, which has many shortcomings. The main disadvantage of scarring is the pain of the procedure. Before applying a tattoo, it is necessary to introduce local anesthesia - a medication is introduced into a specific area of the skin, which leads to numbness.
The most common areas of the body on which these patterns are applied are arms, legs, shoulders, back and face. Since the procedure is rather unsafe, it is necessary to carefully approach the choice of a master and constantly look after the finished tattoo at home.
Application Technique
There are several scarification techniques that differ in the application method and the final result:
- Simple - the master makes a shallow cut of the skin. As a result, the finished drawing will not be very noticeable and quite attractive.
- Convex - the skin is incised at a certain angle, after which the pattern is voluminous.
- Concave - with a scalpel, a layer of skin is removed, which leads to a deepened pattern on the body.
When choosing the application technique, it is important to understand that the scarring procedure is a dangerous type of tattooing, and it must be carried out in a specially equipped room using sterile individual tools. The master must be highly qualified and have a higher medical education. There is a high risk of contracting an adverse infection, which can lead to serious consequences.
Kinds
There are many types of scarring that use different application methods, and the result is completely different. It depends on them how painful the procedure will be, how quickly the pain will pass and the scar will heal. Masters in salons offer the following types:
Branding, also called burning. This is the second most painful method, but wound healing occurs several times faster. Burning uses a concave scarification technique - this will cause the pattern to be in the form of a recess on the skin. This type does not imply the application of an accurate drawing, so the masters offer simple patterns in execution.
Cosmetic skin cutting. Using a scalpel at a certain angle, the master applies the drawing. The stronger the angle, the deeper the scar will result in the final result. This method is most often chosen by female representatives, because it involves applying a tattoo in the form of flowers or complex patterns. In this way, facial scarring is also done in many countries of the world.
Cutting off a layer of skin. After scarring in this way, skin care should be as regular as possible, following all the recommendations of the master. The most painful way to apply a picture to the body and the scar takes a long time to heal. Using a scalpel, a specialist removes several layers of skin, in the same way they apply large patterns in the area and they turn out to be quite accurate and deep.
Erase How is scarring done in this way? With the help of special devices, which in their action resemble sandpaper, the skin in the selected area is erased. The impact of these tools, of course, is more gentle, and special solutions that erase the layers of the skin are often used.
The most dangerous species
In Moscow, scarring is quite popular among informal youth. However, those who are not at all afraid of extreme sensations prefer to use the following types of application of this pattern on the body.
Burning powder. Incredibly painful and dangerous type of scarring. The photo shows how the process occurs - the master makes an incision in the skin with a scalpel and pours powder into it, which is ignited. This method is absolutely not for the faint of heart, but its advantages are speed and antiseptic properties. The powder burns for several seconds, after which a clear tattoo forms. Scarification with this method virtually eliminates the possibility of infection.
Scarring. The pattern looks like a surgical suture. The master removes the layers of the skin, and then sews the borders, and needle marks remain on the skin.
Special receipt of the scar. This type is familiar to every person, because when you fall or get injured, most often a scar remains on the body. Many people who are afraid to see a specialist intentionally cause themselves injuries, after which a scar remains on the skin.
Cutting + burning out. This combined method of scarring is used quite often and the picture is incredibly clear. However, it involves unbearable pain, as the master cuts the skin, and then cauterizes to fix the result.
After extreme scarring, the healing process is rather slow and painful. The specialist must tell you how to reduce pain and how the procedure for washing the wound. The more careful the care of the scar at home, the lower the risk of serious consequences.
Home Care
Wound healing after scarring is a long and painful process that requires special care. A qualified master necessarily gives all the recommendations for accelerating and facilitating healing. After the procedure, the specialist treats the skin with a solution that has antiseptic qualities and wraps it with a protective bandage.
After several hours, it is necessary to remove this bandage and allow the blood to form a special film that will ensure the hygiene of the wound. It is only necessary to treat the skin around the scar with alcohol, brilliant green or iodine. After a couple of days, the blood film should be removed for the appearance of scar tissue on the surface of the skin. Thus, the wound healing process takes place. After all, the goal of scarring is the formation of a scar on the skin.
During caring procedures, it is important to observe sanitary and hygienic standards - hands must be washed thoroughly, especially when removing protective films. If for some reason a person is afraid to process the area around the skin on his own, you can ask for help from the master who performed the scarring procedure. Before and after photos show how the picture looks right after the procedure and a few weeks later, when the wound heals completely. It is important to visit the wizard all the time and receive recommendations for caring for the scar.
Wizard selection
Before the procedure, many masters advise visiting the salon for a personal presence on the scarring of another person. Thus, one can personally verify the master’s qualifications, the sterility of the objects, the result obtained and the attitude towards the patient.
Before applying a drawing on the skin, a high-level specialist first of all conducts a conversation with a client and asks for information about the absence of various diseases. The day before the scarring, it is important not to consume drugs and alcoholic beverages.
The client has the right to ask the master to provide a diploma in medical education and the completion of scarification courses. This is incredibly important, since there are a huge number of consequences of incorrect procedure, which leads to sad consequences. The master is obliged to use individual sterile instruments when working with each client.
Effects
When choosing the area of the body on which the drawing is applied, it is important to consider the presence of veins and arteries. If the master touches the blood vessels, the risk of infection increases several times, and there can also be a huge loss of blood. The healing process can occur from a couple of weeks to several months. It depends on the area of the pattern, on the scarring technique, as well as on the individual characteristics of the human skin.
Failure to comply with sanitary standards and rules entails a huge probability of the penetration of various infections into the bloodstream, which leads to many diseases. When conducting the procedure for the first time, a person may experience pain shock. In this case, the qualification of the master plays a huge role, because he needs to know the procedure for providing first aid to the client.
The resulting pattern during scarring remains for life and it is absolutely impossible to reduce it. With various age or physical changes in the skin, the pattern changes its appearance and is very different from what it was before. Scarring on the face can lead to sad consequences if the hand of the master or the client himself accidentally trembles.
Contraindications
Before carrying out the procedure, a qualified specialist must make sure that the client does not have diseases such as:
- HIV, hepatitis, syphilis, psoriasis, fungal diseases, diabetes, and also does not suffer from an enlarged thyroid gland.
- There is an individual reaction to drugs that are used for anesthesia.
- There is a tendency to form keloid scars.
- There are moles, abscesses, and fresh wounds on the skin.
Reviews
Customer reviews of scarring claim that it is important to undergo a medical examination for the absence of all contraindications. Many men talk about the pain of the procedure and believe that it is worth choosing a simple drawing. A small wound is easier to care for and the risk of infection is much lower.
Girls who have decided on scarring say that the procedure takes from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the complexity of the pattern. The cost of this service in the salons reflects the qualifications of the master and the guarantee of safe drawing. A small number of people who have done scarring face unpleasant consequences, the main thing is to carry out the recommended procedures for home care.
Conclusion
Scarification is a way of drawing a picture on the body, really not for the faint of heart. However, it is gaining great popularity among people of all ages around the world. It is important to familiarize yourself with all the consequences, choose a qualified craftsman and take care of the wound until complete healing. The result is really incredibly beautiful, and some works are admired by many people.