2006-08-05 08:45:27 · 8 answers · asked by Bucko 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
tattoos are not on the outside layer of skin. the ink is injected below the epidermis--the part of skin that renews itself and dies, then sheds. The ink is injected into the dermis, the second layer of skin, which is more stable.
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2006-08-05 08:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the ink is not on the surface, but actually deeper into the skin (that is why they use a vibrating needle and not a paint brush or a marker. Over time, usually a few years, the colours in a tattoo sometimes need to be redone / freshened up also, and sometimes the blue or black outlines need to be redone also :)
2006-08-05 08:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by chris_shaver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are losing skin cells, not your whole skin. skin cells are so little so maybe if you live long enough you'll see your tattoo slowly fade.
2006-08-05 08:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by killer queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know, But I love tattoos so I am glad they last forever.
2006-08-05 08:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by hahaha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That applies to only those who have flesh beneath the skin......
2006-08-05 08:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by Dr.No 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz it's set in the lower layer of your skin, which doesn't shed, perhaps?
2006-08-05 08:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by randy p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is through all layers of skin,
2006-08-05 08:49:34 · answer #7 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's in the fat.
2006-08-05 08:49:23 · answer #8 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋