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Pathologist 🔬 // Thoracic, Gynecologic and Molecular Pathology. Translational research. #pathology #anatomíapatológica
Apr 17, 2021 13 tweets 5 min read
Ornamental tattoo: macroscopy & microscopy.
🔬Dark particles of tattoo ink stay in the dermis.
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Thread ⬇️ ImageImageImageImage Tattoo ink should be deposited in the dermis, which is a "permanent" layer of the skin: that ensures its durability. Tattoo artists recommend a deepness of 2-3.5 mm, depending on the type of skin.
❌A superficial tattoo may lose color intensity due to epidermal regeneration.