Tattoos&Piercings by Mark & McKinsey we own and work the shop ,Quality counts is our motto and we mean it .No one under 18 for tattoos ,piercings are allowed under 18 with parent and yes, we do infant piercings bring ID!! .Open by Appointment only !!! IMPORTANT WE ARE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TILL FURTHER NOTICE ALL SERVICES!! ,YES WE ARE DOING ALL FACIAL PIERCINGS AND ARE TESTED WEEKLY FOR THE VI
RUS SAFETY IS OUR MAIN CONCERN.... Before You Come In:
Eat at least 1 to 4 hours before your appointment. Bathe or take a shower before you come in because you want the area of your body being tattooed or pierced to be clean. However, don't use any heavy lotions, oils or perfumes on the area being tattooed or pierced. Think reasonably when getting dressed for your appointment, if you are having a forearm tattooed, wear short sleeves. Calf or leg, wear shorts, etc. Do... Identification - What to Bring:
For tattooing, bring your Valid ID1 proving that you are 18 or older. Remember: You MUST be 18 years or older with a Valid ID1 in order to get a tattoo from Marky Marks Tattoos. No exceptions! We do not do "Parental Consent" tattoos. We do not tattoo anyone, for any reason, under the age of 18. For piercing adults 18 and over bring your Valid ID1. For piercing minors under the age of 18 you MUST have Parental Consent, with the following qualifications: A Parent must be present. Both Minor and Parent must each have Valid ID1 with the same last name. If last names are different, a Birth Certificate is required.
1A "Valid ID" is any legal, current document that has both your photo and birth date; such as Drivers License, Military ID, Passport or Residency Card. Don't... What NOT to do:
No aspirin, ibuprofen ,energy drinks, nasids,or alcoholic beverages for a minimum of 24 hours before your appointment/coming in. All of these are blood thinners and may cause excessive bleeding if taken before your tattoo or piercing. No alcohol or drugs on the day of your service. Not only will the alcohol thin your blood, the drugs and alcohol will actually intensify pain and make you unsuitable for tattooing or piercing. If we suspect that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol we will refuse service.
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Piercings
Though it's tempting, don't touch the body piercing or microdermal implant! Also, don't let anyone else touch, kiss or lick the body piercing. Don't take it off! Body piercings and microdermal implants may take many months to years to completely heal. Changing or removing jewelry should be avoided during this healing time. Don't let the body piercing or microdermal implant come in contact with another person's bodily fluids. Never use Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide or hand soap to clean the piercing because they may damage healthy cells and can cause scar tissue. Petroleum jelly is also not recommended for body piercing/microdermal implant aftercare as it can trap and promote the growth of harmful bacteria. We recommend and use saline for cleansing your piercings. Avoid hot tubs and public pools during the healing process. If you must swim, cover with a waterproof bandage. Reduce intake of alcohol, drugs, caffeine, and aspirin during the initial healing period. Avoid smoking, chewing tobacco and eating spicy foods for oral piercings. Avoid direct sunlight or tanning beds for a few weeks. Definitely avoid tanning oils, lotions and sand. Avoid tight fitting clothes which might irritate a new body piercing. Change your bed sheets at least once a week.
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Tattoos
Now, you have your fresh new tattoo, and you want to take good care of it! From this point on, your artist is not responsible for any infection or problems you may have with your tattoo if you don't take proper care of it. It is very important that you follow these guidelines. A really beautiful tattoo can turn into a disaster if the proper aftercare is not taken. Leave That Bandage Alone! Your artist took the care to cover up your new tattoo for a very good reason - to keep air-born bacteria from invading your wound. Yes, as pretty as your new tattoo is, it is still a wound. Open flesh is a breeding ground for bacteria and infection. Leave the bandage (Samiderm)on for a minimum of 12 but up to 48 hours ,Remove the bandage wash with soap and water then rinse very well with clean water pat the area dry and leave alone for about 5 minutes after this you wanna apply your second bandage that will stay on for 5-7 days please make sure that you've got all soap reside off of your skin no lotions no ointments. Clean dry skin.!!!we use Saniderm for most clients ,please visit their site for in depth information , the 2nd bandage stays on 5-7 days ,you can purchase extra if you want to do a 3 application ,$10 for a 8x10 sheet. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use Neosporin. Bathing, Showering, Hot Tubs, and Swimming: Yes, you can shower with a new tattoo. It's OK to get your tattoo wet - just don't soak it. Submerging your tattoo in a bath or hot tub can cause serious damage, so you'll want to avoid those for 2-3 weeks, but showering is perfectly fine as long as you don't soak your tattoo for to long ,
Protection from the sun: After your tattoo is healed, from now on, you will always want to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays. These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. Before spending a lot of time in excessive heat, protect your tattoo with a minimum 30SPF sun block. This will keep your tattoo vibrant for many years, and it will continue to be a source of great pride.
