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I’ve been as busy as I can to avoid having to write this article …..
I’m not a big fan of scarification; I’ll still try to keep it as neutral as possible …
Basically, you can divide the scarification process into 2:
1) Branding (scarification by burns, heat and others; the definition of world branding is literally:
-an identification mark burned on cattle with a marking iron.
-marking with an iron to mark; shame, condemn
-Mark owned by an animal
-Product ID
There are basically 2 types of marking, “hit” (it is when the artist takes a piece of metal and repeatedly burns the skin on a drawing) and “cauterization” (it is when the artist uses a cautery pen to burn the image on the skin).
2) Cuttings (fine scarification with a fine blade, and this process can be added color with tattoo ink, sometimes it can include the removal of skin patches).
Ok, now you know the difference between marking and cutting …….
Let me share a little more with you:
If you decide to choose the cut, the procedure will be more or less like:
– first a topical anesthetic is applied to the skin
– the design is drawn in ink in the desired area
– The artist then traces the outline of the design with a scalpel on your skin, you don’t have to worry at this point, it will be a pretty shallow cut.
– After the starting line, the artist will apply more anesthesia and wrap your skin for a few minutes (not because he thinks you are a coward), but it helps to divert the blood and makes the job easier.
– Depending on the size and amount of work involved the process can take around 4 hours of: cutting, applying anesthetic, wrapping and waiting until the blood volume decreases.
If your choice is branding, the process is more or less like branding cattle (have you ever seen it on TV and thought, “poor animal,” okay, we are speaking the same language here; anyway, the procedure It is more or less like this:
– You choose the image you want (try to take into account that after burning human tissue the tents expand a lot, and as the name says, you will be causing a third degree burn on your skin).
– Try to stay with simple designs, you should know that the results vary a lot, and no artist can predict with certainty how thick or thin the scar will be, it depends on the healing process of each one of us. The simpler the design, the easier it is to predict the results you will get.
– Try to choose a flat area of your body, preferably away from bones and vital organs.
– The appearance of the scar also depends on the time that the sheet will be in contact with the skin, the artist should never apply pressure on it, to obtain a heavier scar, the artist should keep the sheet in contact with his skin. along.
No, you want a very elaborate image, of course, no problem at all, in fact I agree with you, once you are doing something at this level do it well … but those designs have to be very well framed on paper and then To have a good shape on the sheet metal, the shapes should be between 1 and 3 inches long, so that the iron can retain heat long enough to make clean, even strokes. It is a good idea to ask the artist to place the blades on your skin to check if the entire surface of the blade is in contact with your skin evenly.
Before starting the process, you should ask the artist to test the blades, just to make sure everything is fine, and you will not have problems with distortion of the metal, caused by uneven distribution of heat through the metal or because the metal be too thin. or too small. The artist must test the blades on a piece of metal to find the perfect balance between heat and pressure, so they don’t have to test on you! It’s not really the best option to use your body as a test piece.
The artist must have at least one assistant to hold the propane torch.
One last thing, before starting your scarification:
The area you will be doing it in has to be extra clean … not just the area but also the surroundings (I know that sounds like saying the obvious, remember that right now you are nice and comfortable reading this article, but if you decide to undergo the scarification process, you will be under some pressure and forgetting little things can make a big impact afterwards)
The interesting part of the scarification process is that the healing process is a big part of how your scar will look. No one can 100% guarantee how your scar will look after healing, but you really should try to prevent it from getting infected.
How? It is not so simple …
First make sure you did it in a clean and professional place, do not think that because scarification was used by primitive and cultured tribes, you can do it by your sister friend who is a famous dominatrix … look for places that have experience, have a portfolio with previously done work and also try to find an artist who will explain the whole process to you in a way that makes you feel really comfortable with what you are doing.
If your choice was cut scarification:
The care process will include tons of cleaning, which means that after about 6 hours you will have to remove the bandage and wash the place with cold soapy water, rinse and pat dry. You should do it 2 or 3 times a day, during the first 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the type of scarification and the place where it was done; Primary healing typically takes 6-8 weeks to a few months to achieve the true end result.
There is also something called scarification shaking, it is used to intensify the look of your scar, whether you want it to have more scar tissue or not. The nice thing about this process is that the most used method to do it is to do something that your mother probably told you not to do in your whole life, tear off the scabs that will form … The other way is a little more, how? I can put it, intense, you will have to rub the area with a soft toothbrush moistened in hydrogen peroxide or isopropyl alcohol …….. and if you are really up to it, you can do both first by picking up the scab and then to brush it, precious, just keep in mind that you have to do it gently ……… being rough or tearing it excessively can damage the appearance of the final image ….. by the way, just do the shaking after a few days that you’ve done it, don’t rush things please …….. and also feel free to call the artist if you have any questions, I’m sure they won’t think you’re an idiot if you don’t know exactly what to do and how to do it.
You choose the brand:
You’ll also have a lot of aftercare to do, like:
Still in the studio, the artist must put an antibacterial cream on it, cover it with sterile gauze, and hold it in place with surgical tape.
You will probably have to apply the antibacterial cream for 3 days, and then you will have to clean the place about 3 times a day with hydrogen peroxide, you can stop covering the mark after 3 days you have done it.
In the case of branding, you will have to take into account what your mother always told you, do not take the scabs !!!!!!!!!!!!! And after each shower clean it with hydrogen peroxide. The marks take an average of 3-12 weeks to heal (just reminding you: the mark is a 3 degree burn on your skin), so don’t forget to be gentle and very careful when cleaning it.
Just a little note here:
I tried to be as neutral as possible while writing this article … Sorry if I couldn’t … I never got a scarification so I’m giving you the opinion of a person who did research and wondered for a few weeks on the subject … If you have any comments to add, please do so …