Here's what you can expect from a normal tattooing procedure:

• Make sure the tattoo studio has an autoclave (a device that uses steam, pressure, and heat for sterilization).
• The tattoo artist will wash his or her hands with a germicidal soap.
• The tattooed area on your body will be cleaned and sanitized.
• The tattoo artist will put on clean, fresh gloves and probably a surgical mask.
• The tattoo artist will give details the sterilization process to you and open up the single-use, sterilized equipment.
• Using the tattoo machine (with a sterile, single-use needle attached), the tattoo artist will begin drawing an outline of the tattoo under your skin.
• The outline will be cleaned with antiseptic soap and water.
• Sterilized thicker needles will be installed on the tattoo machine, and the tattoo artist will begin shading the design. After cleaning the area again, color will be injected. A new bottle of ink should be opened for each individual.
• Blood will be removed by a sterile, disposable cloth or towel.
• When finished, the area will be cleaned once again and a bandage will be applied.

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