Abstract
Cosmetic and medical tattooing is miniaturized tattooing of high precision and thus requires many dedicated utensils including advanced devices for marking and anatomical delineation. Symmetry is a special demand, as is aesthetic outcome, building on perfectionated detail. The artist shall master design and strategy along with advanced technical performance helped by having and using the right tools. This article reviews and illustrates the many special utensils involved in good-practice cosmetic and medical tattooing, exemplified by selected tools used for cleansing, disinfection, pre-operative measurement and marking, and special tattoo machines, cartridges, microblades and needles. Personal protective equipment used to prevent infections among technicians and customers are also illustrated. Educational tools, such as face phantoms and eyebrow mats, are displayed. Mastering cosmetic and medical tattooing is a challenge and involves mastering the many auxiliaries along with needle configurations, machines, inks and the whole setting of the activity. This review is an illustrated practical record and a guideline to good professional practice.
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