Is Tattooing an Injection? Evaluating the Mechanics of Ink Placement.

Abstract

Guidance recently released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding tattoo inks describes tattooing as an injection process, but is injection the correct terminology to use when describing tattooing? This perspective aims to provide a brief overview of the core mechanics and science behind injection and tattoo processes, as well as emphasize the importance of using the correct terminology when referencing tattoos and the act of tattooing moving forward. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Due