Anatomy of a Tattoo with Alex Machado
Most tattoos tell a sentimental story. This episode tells the story of what happens in our body when we get a tattoo. Alex Machado, a tattoo artist who has been in the industry and tattooing for 28 years, describes the anatomy of a tattoo. He explains where the ink goes in the skin, how the body accepts the ink, and how and why a tattoo really is permanent. Alex also details how different it is to tattoo various skins, such as wrinkly or thick skin. While the audio quality isn't what y...