Things to know before
getting a
tattoo.
If you decide to get a tattoo, chances are
everything will go as planned. But if
disinfection and sterilization steps aren't
followed, there are some things you need to be
aware of that can go wrong. If you don't go to
a tattoo studio or the tattoo studio doesn't
follow precautions like using sterilized
equipment or if it shares ink between
customers, you're putting yourself at risk for
getting viral infections such as hepatitis,
bacterial skin infections, or dermatitis
(severe skin irritation).
Also, some people have allergic reactions to
the tattoo ink. And if you already have a skin
condition such as eczema, you may have
flare-ups as a result of the
tattoo.
Serious complications can result if you attempt
to do a tattoo yourself, have a friend do it
for you, or have it done in any unclean
environment. Because tattooing involves
injections under the skin, viruses such as HIV
and hepatitis B and C can be transferred into
your body if proper precautions aren't
followed. For this reason, the American Red
Cross and some other blood banks require people
to wait 12 months after getting a tattoo before
they can donate blood.
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