Considering the layers of the epidermis and dermis, when someone getsa tattoo where do you think (specific layer) the ink gets deposited? Keep in mind that whatever the tattoo is of needs to maintain the shape. Also with this thought, why are you told to keep the tattoo away from the sun? What would you expect to happen if the needle was too long, depositing ink too deep?  Health Science Science Nursing BIOL MISC Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)