Yes, tattoos may be cute. Some people may even consider them an art form. Yet, before you get a tattoo or another tattoo, there are some things you should think about first. Here are a few of those things.
Yes, tattoos are popular. It is estimated that 25% of people between the ages of 18 and 30 have a tattoo. Of this group, it isn’t just men getting them, either. About 65% of people who have tattoos are actually women.
However, no matter how popular tattoos are they still do not come without some complications. These complications even include some health risks.
Tattoos are riskier if given by amateurs
Yes, this just makes sense if you think about it for a moment. If are real tattoo artist gives you a tattoo, he will more than likely have the best sanitary conditions for giving it and the best tools, as well as inks. However, if an amateur tattoo gives you a tattoo he may use a pin and poke charcoal or ashes underneath your skin to design the tattoo. This means infections and other complications can arise quicker.
Any type of tattoo means breaking the skin
No matter, what type of tattoo you get, the skin is broken. This means the gun, pin or whatever instrument is being used will come into contact with your blood, as well as other fluids from your body. This is why infection and other complications can occur.
What types of complications can occur after a tattoo?
You can get a basic infection from the tattoo. You can get suffer an allergic reaction to the ink. You can even suffer some major health conditions from getting the tattoo such as: HIV, hepatitis C, A staph Infection or MRSA.
How can you be safer, while getting a tattoo?
There are some steps you can take to ensure your health and safety while getting a tattoo. First, trust your gut. Never get a tattoo from someone you don’t trust. Next, actually look at your surroundings. If the surroundings are dirty, don’t get the tattoo. This can mean your chances of developing an infection will be higher. Look at the instruments. If they look dirty, refuse the tattoo. Next, make sure that the technician or artist washes his hands before giving you the tattoo. Ask if you can have the list of the pigments used in the tattoo you are getting. This includes: color, manufacturer’s name and lot and number. Finally, ask the technician how you should take care of the tattoo and what antibiotic cream he recommends you using afterward.
Yes, tattoos can be removed
Yes, if you decide that you don’t like the tattoo once you get it. It may be removed. Yet, you should understand that removing a tattoo is not as easy as getting one. It is also a much more expensive procedure.
Should you get a tattoo?
This is a question only you can answer. Yet, if you still want one after weighing all the risk, just make sure you get it in a safe place and that you continue to use an antibiotic on the area until your skin has time to heal. Then you will enjoy your tattoo a lot more.
Sources:
webmd.com