The anticipation of pain is worse than the actual split-second of time that a piercing takes. Mori numbs the area being pierced as much as possible by use of a topical or ice. This decreases the associated pain of piercing by up to 80%.

Before getting a tattoo, piercing, or permanent makeup, make sure that you know what kind of sterilization methods are used (i.e. autoclave, ultrasonic).Try to find out if the tattoo, piercing or permanent makeup establishment is drug free. Drug free tattoo studios environments tend to be more consistent with services as well as sterilization. If you have any conditions that effect healing consult your physician. Also, be sure to eat at least one hour before hand. Do not consume alcohol or take any drugs before tattooing, piercing, and permanent makeup. Alcohol and drugs thin the blood and escalate sensation (pain). So avoid alcohol and drugs before tattoos, piercings, or permanent makeup. Relax and breathe steadily. Holding your breath leads to hyperventilation. Bring a friend along for support.

Mori Ink provides a clean and sterile environment that is warm, comfortable and relaxing for tattoos, piercings, and permanent makeup. Our professional female tattoo artist specializes in fine line and color work. Custom tattoo designing is also available. At Mori Ink we use the most up to date state regulated methods, hospital type sterilization and single service nontoxic colors for each client's tattooing, piercing, and permanent makeup. All procedures are followed by a step by step aftercare and advice concerning proper care for your new tattoo, piercing, and permanent makeup.

Oregon law requires one to be 18 years or older for tattooing. However, you may be younger for piercing if accompanied by a legal guardian. A photo ID with birth date must be present at the time of service. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

Piercings may form a crust from liquid secretion. Warm water removes crust very effectively or a cleaning solution is recommended instead of peroxide or alcohol on areas that have been pierced, because both these products break down tissues. Healing time is typically 6-12 weeks. Always keep piercings clean. Dirty hands, body fluids, rough treatment, chlorine and inappropriate treatment are the number one irritants to a new piercing. It is always wise to clean piercings after strenuous activities. Metal detectors are not likely to be affected by body piercings unless you have a large concentration of piercings in one spot or wear very heavy gauge jewelry. Never force jewelry into a shrunken hole. Taper bars are used to stretch holes one gauge at a time. 6 to 12 months are recommended between any stretchings so that stretching occurs vs. ripping.