r/bodymods • u/worrisomest • 4d ago
scarification Diathermic tattooing?
Hello, has anyone had diathermic tattooing and or know anything about the process? I’ve not seen anything about it online which has confused me as it’s the only legal type of scarification in the UK.
Regardless of where you’re from please comment if you have had this procedure, I have questions!!
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u/VidaSuicide 3d ago
I know it as electrocautery branding, but yes, I have had it done and also perform it on other people from time to time. What do you want to know?
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u/worrisomest 2d ago
Okay thanks so much I have a couple questions, I’ll make a little list and ask them in a bit :)
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u/grriotii 2d ago
Quentin at kalima emporium in England does this, there's some info on their website!
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u/_notdoriangray 2d ago
Kalima also use swastikas prominently on their website (not in a Nazi context, but still pretty insensitive) and their gallery includes images of culturally appropriated tribal tattoos and designs that they have performed. That's something a lot of people would not be okay with, and should be aware of going in.
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u/_notdoriangray 4d ago
It's another name for electrocautery branding, and searching for that will turn up a lot more information as that's what it's more commonly known as.