Tattoo Science Explained: How Ink Survives in Your Skin | Funny Medicine Podcast Ep 104

Funny Medicine Podcast by Julia Brunet and Yvette Gonzalez, D.O.

Episode notes

Get ready for inked insights in our latest episode of Funny Medicine Podcast! We are back with a new camera and teleprompter setup to dive into the world of tattoos. We’ll trace tattoo history across cultures, unpack the chemistry of tattoo ink, and explain why your immune cells can’t quit that pigment. Discover how tattoos mark grief and identity, and explore medical frontiers like radiation therapy markers, biosensor electronic tattoos, and tattoo delivered vaccines. We also cover real-talk risks: bacterial infections, allergic reactions, and why laser removal can be tricky and spotlight 2025 trends from micro-line minimalism to AI designed ink.

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