From the history
Iris tattoos are not new; they were done by the ancient Romans and Greeks to eliminate white spots associated with diseases. In the 19th century, they tried to restore the cornea this way. Doctors used different needles and inks; patients were unaware of the possible consequences of using dyes. At the beginning of the 21st century, changing the color of the cornea became one of the services of cosmetology clinics. The first procedure was carried out in 2007.
How is eyeball tattooing done?
- A special pigment is selected in advance, the color of which corresponds to the desired sketch.
- The substance is injected into the sclera (outer shell of the eye) with a special syringe, and the pigment is evenly distributed over the entire surface.
- The needle is carefully removed, and the master removes the remaining ink with a special swab.
Many people say that the procedure on the eye is almost painless, reminiscent of the action of sand that gets into the eyes. But the sensations completely depend on the pain threshold of the man or woman.
The effect of the tattoo is visible immediately, but the final result will appear in a few days, when the pigment is evenly distributed under the sclera and “does” its job. Of course, like any other tattoo, it takes time to fully heal.
In order to get a high-quality result, you should contact the professionals of the Syndicate Tattoo studio, who have experience working even in this extreme type of tattoo. On the website you can familiarize yourself with and.
The cost of filling eyes with paint in Russia varies from 53,000 to 120,000 rubles
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How to tattoo on the eyes?
Not every master will undertake such work. The selection of offers is limited. Before starting, you need to make sure that you are not allergic to drugs and check your eye health.
Many people refuse the procedure when they learn how to make a tattoo on the eyeball:
- a drug is instilled for local anesthesia;
- Using a very thin needle, pigment is injected into the sclera or iris;
- remove the needle and blot the remaining pigment.
The upper, middle and lower layers of the visual shell are gradually filled. After a while, the dye fills the entire surface. To achieve the planned effect, three or more procedures are required. In between sessions, the master observes the client. If swelling persists for a long time, the pigment spreads unevenly, you should refuse and postpone the procedure.
How is the eyeball painted?
Tattoos on the eyeball are an injection of coloring pigment, which is injected directly into the sclera. After some time, the paint spreads over the entire surface of the protein, which, in turn, gives a special charm to the look of a person who has entrusted his vision to a professional master.
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A tattoo on the eyeball is done repeatedly. To completely paint over you will have to make several injections. The use of a local anesthetic significantly reduces pain, but discomfort will still be present.
Initially, the upper part of the eyeball is pierced, and then pigment is injected into the middle and lower parts. The tattoo artist must carefully monitor the condition of his client and, at the slightest sign that something has gone wrong, stop performing the procedure.
An interesting fact that may well put off going to a tattoo parlor for a while - not a single coloring pigment intended for shading the eyes has passed the appropriate test and has not received a patent.
Routine checks have shown that the pigment used is regular printer fill or, even worse, car painting enamel.
This applies to American salons. In Russia there is no such disgrace. If you consider how much a tattoo on an eyeball costs, you can be sure that the gouache will certainly not get into the eyeballs. A photo of a tattoo in the eyes eloquently demonstrates how “expressive” a person’s gaze becomes.
Possible consequences of getting a tattoo on the eyeball
Getting a tattoo carries a high risk of infection, which can reach the ocular nucleus.
It is worth noting that not a single dye has been tested and is not a proprietary drug. The chemical composition of the pigment can cause allergies and inflammation. There is a risk of retinal dissection as the dye is injected between the layers.
Among the complications:
- partial or complete blindness;
- development of glaucoma, cataracts;
- photophobia, increased tearfulness;
- fusion of the pupil - closure with fibrous tissue.
To avoid complications, recommendations and rules should be followed.
Possible consequences of introducing coloring pigment into the eyes
Those who are seriously interested in tattoos are probably aware of the minimal risk to their own health. Needless to say that in this case the consequences could be even more dire?
Thus, a well-known ophthalmologist from Germany warns clients of tattoo parlors that infections can directly reach the ocular nucleus itself. To say that after this a person may not be able to see with one eye is unlikely to stop someone who decided to get a tattoo on their eyeballs.
What is there to hide? When filling the sclera, the integrity of the cornea is compromised, and this is fraught with the introduction of various infections. In the process of applying tattoos, a strong inflammatory process can develop, which will cause the development of blindness. Of course, before pouring black or red pigment into the eyes, any master thoroughly treats them with antibacterial agents.
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To fully assess the whole situation, you should get acquainted with the real possible consequences of introducing paint into the ocular system:
- Complete or partial blindness;
- Tearfulness and photophobia;
- Development of cataracts or glaucoma;
- Fusion of the pupil.
Those who have not yet filled the whites with black or red pigment will probably think about the feasibility of this procedure.
And in order to avoid such complications, you should follow certain recommendations after the tattoo has been done.
Tips for after tattoo care
The eyes do not require ointments and sterile dressings, and a complex sequence of care procedures is not required. Before the session, it is recommended to visit an ophthalmologist to clarify the condition of the visual organ.
Necessary:
- during the first week, drip disinfectants;
- in the first 1-4 days, girls are not recommended to use decorative cosmetics;
- If severe swelling or tearing occurs, you should consult a doctor.
Don't tattoo both eyes at once, start with one. If you decide to radically experiment with your appearance, it is worth considering the health risks and the fact that the colored or black iris will remain forever.
The procedure is justified to eliminate visible defects. In a situation where a person has no pupil and the white iris looks scary, you can go to a tattoo parlor to draw the eye. This will restore the natural look.
For a high-quality result, you should use the services of qualified craftsmen who use modern dyes, disposable instruments, and monitor the disinfection of the office and equipment. You can find out in more detail from experienced specialists what will happen if you get a tattoo on your eyes, and how to ensure proper care.
Treatment of subatrophy
There are two main areas of treatment - medication and surgery.
Medication methods are aimed at relieving the inflammatory process and combating hypotension (low intraocular pressure - IOP). Antispasmodics, non-steroidal and hormonal drugs, caffeine, etc. are used.
The goal of surgical treatment is to preserve the eye as an organ (there is no talk of restoring vision) for cosmetic purposes. In this case, vitrectomy, schwartotomy, silicone injection, and reconstructive surgery on the anterior segment of the eye can be performed.
With subatrophy of the eyeball, the possibility of saving the eye exists and our ophthalmology center has every opportunity to do this!
Three minuses and one plus
When deciding on a detailed experimental change in your appearance, you should weigh the pros and cons. Firstly, this is a direct threat to health. Secondly, a tattoo made on the eyeball will remain for life, so it will be extremely difficult to surprise others again. Thirdly, you should think about the fact that the procedure was originally intended not to expose life to mortal risk, but to get rid of visible defects.
This is confirmed by the story of the American William, who since childhood was blind in one eye. The absence of a pupil and a white iris scared people away, so the tattoo artist drew him a new eye. The man admits that by returning to his natural appearance, he has found a new life.
Video about how to make a tattoo on the eyeballs
Tattoo on the eyes or eyeball
– a separate type of extreme sports, not accessible to everyone. Of course, this is very risky - the procedure must be performed by a real professional. It looks very impressive and unusual. Interesting fact, tattoos on the eyes can improve vision.
Inexperienced hands of a craftsman, poor-quality paint and basic failure to comply with ordinary precautions can lead to blindness. Therefore, first we will talk about warnings, and then we will touch on eye tattooing.
Tattoo on eyes
– this is not something new at all. The ancient Romans and Greeks dabbled in this when they tried to cure white spots on the iris of the eyes or on the surface of the white.
Until the 19th century, this method was used as a means of treating opacities and deformations of the cornea. A wide variety of needles and inks were used. There were also consequences that patients in ophthalmology clinics were not even aware of.
Towards the beginning of the 20th century, eye tattoos were proposed as a cosmetic procedure that could change the color of the iris. The very first official procedure took place on July 1, 2007. A little time has passed since then, but the method of introducing ink and the method of creating an original pattern on the eye have changed.
Now it’s worth talking a little about the technique itself, the official name of which is corneal tattooing. Tattoos on the eyes are an unsafe, expensive and controversial procedure.
The price of pleasure depends on the type of tattoo itself, the level of professionalism of the artist and other factors.
Features of the procedure
The principle of applying a tattoo to the eyeball is quite simple: using a syringe, a coloring pigment is injected into the outer shell of the eye, the sclera. The ink spreads evenly and the eye takes on a different color. In this case, you can color the proteins or change the color of the iris (see photo).
The second option for changing your image is less radical, but many believe that it is easier to insert lenses than to risk your health. As for tattooing the entire cornea, here extreme people give free rein to their imagination and paint the whites in the most unnatural colors: yellow, red, green, blue and classic black, which is in greatest demand.
A tattoo on the eyeball is done without the use of anesthetics or anesthesia, so its execution is very painful. If a person’s pain threshold is high enough, unpleasant sensations still cannot be avoided.
The consequences of getting a tattoo are very dangerous, since there is a high risk of losing part of your vision or going completely blind. The fact is that, despite observing the rules of hygiene and using antibacterial agents, an infection can very easily enter the body through the eyeball. How a person will cope with it is a big question. Serious allergic reactions, photophobia, and increased tearfulness are also possible.
Tattoo artists admit that today there is not a single ink that meets all the required norms and standards. To perform tattoos, even in expensive salons, paints used in printing and for painting cars are used.
What is filling the eye with paint?
This is a procedure that is carried out in a specialized tattoo parlor, whose main task is to provide the client with the best and safest service. The latter consists of tinting the whites of the eyes or the cornea itself. This is a kind of tattooing of the eyeball using a syringe and a minimal needle size. A pigment of any color is pumped into the syringe, which is also used by doctors during other surgical interventions.
The procedure takes from 40 minutes to several hours
. Features are caused by the client. Optimally, one eye is painted in one injection. The maximum number of injections in one eyeball is 2 pcs.
