Technology
UK Startup Introduces Microneedle Tattoo Technology
Cipher X has unveiled a new tattooing system using microneedle patches to reduce pain, aiming to modernize the traditional tattooing process.
According to Khaosod Online Thailand, British startup Cipher X has introduced a novel tattooing system designed to minimize the pain typically associated with traditional needles. CEO Ferdinand Cole, who cited a personal fear of needles as his motivation, developed the technology to make tattooing more accessible and user-friendly.
The system utilizes microneedling technology, commonly found in the beauty industry, by employing patches embedded with tattoo pigment. Users apply the patch to their skin for approximately 15 minutes, allowing the pigment to be delivered into the upper layers of the dermis. Once the patch is removed, the design is initially faint, with the color gradually darkening to full visibility within 24 to 48 hours.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this development represents a potential shift in how body art is approached, particularly for those who have previously avoided tattoos due to discomfort. However, the technology is still in its developmental stages. While the company claims it significantly reduces pain, specific details regarding the long-term durability of these tattoos, the variety of designs possible, and the regulatory status of this method in various regions remain to be confirmed. As the technology evolves, it may offer a less invasive alternative to the centuries-old practice of traditional tattooing.
Translated from Thai.
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