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Main description:
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.
Contents:
History and Epidemiology of Tattoos and Piercings. Legislation in the United States.- Materials Used in Body Art.- Tattooing 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.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Publication date: August, 2016
Pages: 110
Weight: 347g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Dermatology, Diseases and Disorders, General, General Practice, Plastic/Reconstructive & Aesthetic