AboutThe GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer Expertise I can accept questions on proper tattooing and piercing procedures, including but not limited to, licensing, sterilization, studio promotion, safety, what to look for in an artist/studio, aftercare, apprenticeship, studio management and proper design/piercing placement. I can also rate artistic quality. We also can answer questions on tattoo/piercing resources, ie; books, videos, studios and artists/piercers. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE ASKING YOUR QUESTION: I will NOT answer "How To" questions. If you want to know how to tattoo or pierce do the right thing and seek out a formal apprenticeship. Tattooing and piercing are not a "Learn On Your Own" professions. ALSO: Please DO NOT ask me about tattoo or piercing prices. Rates vary from region to region. You will need to check with studios in your area for their current rates.
Experience
Past/Present clients I tattoo/pierce over 1200 people per year. Multiply that by 31 years and I have tattooed and/or pierced approx. 37,200 people.
The GYPSY founder of Skin Art Creations Tattoo Emporium® is a State of Kansas licensed Tattoo & Piercing Artist & Trainer and has been in the Tattoo & Piercing Industry since 1976. He is a Professional Member of APT (Alliance of Professional Tattooist), and has taken and passed the APT Tattoo Mastery Test. His formal art training and experience has helped him win numerous awards both Nationally and Internationally. The GYPSY's art has been exhibited in museums World wide, including the Smithsonian. He has also appeared on television, documentaries, albums, radio talk shows and in numerous magazines. Along with his Wife Debbie they have developed and maintained numerous projects including resource and shopping sites. WE INVITE YOU TO VIST THESE SITES: www.ubtat2d.com - www.ablazable.com - www.emerald-city.us - www.sekpress.net - www.freaky-links.com and www.pluribusunum.net
I had a belly ring piercing 5 years ago and about a year later it had rejected the jewellery and caused a keloid, but the hole got pushed out along with the jewellery so there was no pierced hole. I had the Keloid removed a year ago and was sent to have radiation therapy on the particular spot.
I also had my appendix removed 10 years ago, this operation also caused a very ugly scar with a small amount of keloid appearance.. over the years this scar has flattened out and does not look that bad anymore. I am very interested in getting a tattoo next year but I am truly scared that this might cause me to get a keloid like scar as well. I am not sure who to ask if tattoos can cause keloids or not? If you can help me at all I would really appreciate it.
Answer Kerry-lee,
The rule of thumb is that if a person is prone to keloid scarring then they are not a candidate for tattooing or piercing. If anyone ever tries to tell you anything different they do not know what they are talking about. I am sorry, you will have to look for a different avenue of self expression.
I hope this has been of some help to you. If I can be of any further assistance please let me know.
