New science of tattoos and tattoo removal
Scientists wondered (and didn't we all) why our body holds the pigment within the skin's layers to show off for a lifetime. Why not just take that foreign invader away to be processed like the trespasser that it is? How does this cell hold the ink after cell death? Well
The FDA on Tattoo Ink
This is from the Food and Drug Administration (USA) page about tattoo ink - copied on July 25th, 2013. I highlighted some of the more fun facts and my [snarky comments]... Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe? What are the Risks? Tattoo Ink Research Tattoo Tips