Historically, Body Branding In Humans Was Done To Slaves And Criminals In Order To Identify Them. However, Body Branding Has Evolved To Become Part Of Modern Culture As A Form Of Body Art. The Two Most Common Methods Of Body Branding Are Strike Branding And Cautery Branding. Strike Branding, Which Is Similar To Livestock Branding, Makes Use Of Metal Sheets Cut Into Pieces And Bent To Form The Desired Pattern. Each Metal Piece Is Heated Using A Propane Torch After Which It Is Struck Or Pressed Quickly Onto The Skin. This Process Continues Until All Metal Pieces Are Branded On The Skin To Form The Design. Strike Branding Usually Involves Several Strikes. In Cautery Branding, The Body Artist Draws The Design On The Skin Using A Cautery Pen, Which Is A Battery-run Surgical Instrument Similar To Writing Pens Only The Tip Gets Extremely Hot To Burn Tissue. Cautery Branding Is Usually The Chosen Method For Detailed Designs Because It Can Produce Finer Lines. After Body Branding, Healing Takes About Four To Six Weeks. Do Not Bandage The Wound. Leave It Open And, If Possible, Keep It Uncovered So That Moisture Will Not Build Up. If You Have To Cover It, Make Sure To Wear Clean Clothing. If It Weeps And Sticks On Your Clothing, Use Breathable Gauze To Cover It. It Is Important Not To Let The Gauze Get Too Soaked Up So Change It Often. Wash The Wound Twice Daily With A Medicated Soap Or Anti-bacterial Soap. Ask Your Branding Artist What He Or She Recommends. You Should Not Use Peroxide, Rubbing Alcohol Or Antibacterial Ointments. When Taking A Shower, Avoid Spraying Water Directly On The Wound. Do Not Scrub But Just Wash The Wound Gently. Rinse Thoroughly With Water And Use Clean Towels To Pat Dry. Do Not Pick At The Wound Scabs Or The Scars May Get Deeper Or You May Also Increase The Risk Of Infection. Scabs Will Fall Off After A Couple Of Weeks. It Is Best To Leave The Wound Alone. Always Wash Your Hands Before Touching The Branded Area.Your Branding Artist Will Give You Aftercare Instructions. If You Have Problems About Your Branding, Consult Your Body Artist Right Away. Remember Body Branding Has Serious Risks So It Is Important That You Are Dealing Only With A Professional.
