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Tattoos People have been getting tattoos since before the start of history, and can be found in some form in almost every culture. With the recent rise in popularity of getting tattoos in the United States, you are probably reading this because you are interested in getting a tattoo. If that is the case, it is important for you to know as many of the facts as possible before getting a tattoo. HOW IS A TATTOO CREATED? A tattoo is produced by the inserting of pigments under your skin. This is usually done with an electric tattoo machine that involves a tightly packed set of needles. WHAT ARE THE RISKS FROM GETTING A TATTOO? If you are thinking about getting a tattoo, you should be aware of the risks inherent in the process. Like any process that breaks the skin barrier, getting a tattoo can potentially expose you to a number of health risks. The most common health risks associated with a getting a tattoo are allergic reactions and infections. Most tattoo pigments contain metals that can potentially cause you to have an allergic reaction if you have particularly sensitive skin. This is a particular concern in connection with red and green pigments. If you have an allergic reaction, the skin area around your new tattoo can become swollen and itchy. In very bad cases, the skin area can even start to ooze fluids. Obviously, it would be preferable to avoid this outcome. Fortunately, allergic reactions to tattoo pigments are relatively rare. If you are concerned about having an allergic reaction, ask your tattoo artists to do a spot test first. That way, if you discover that you are allergic to a particular pigment, you will not end up with a life size oozing eagle across your chest. Another major health risk with getting a tattoo is contracting blood-borne infections suck as hepatitis, tetanus or even HIV. Given the nature of these diseases, however, the only real risk for becoming infected with a blood-borne infection from getting a tattoo is if an instrument used on you was already used on someone else and still contains some of their blood. In professional settings the risk of catching an infectious disease from getting a tattoo can be largely managed through sterilization and the exclusive adoption of single-use tools. Although not a health risk, it should also be remembered that it is generally difficult to remove a tattoo; keep this in mind before you have your current girlfriend’s name tattooed across your forehead. Laser treatments can get rid of tattoos by attempting to breakdown the pigments in the tattoo. This is not really getting rid of the tattoo, however, bur rather just speeding up the tattoo’s natural fading process. HOW DO YOU FIND A GOOD TATTOO ARTIST? The most important step is to make sure they are fully licensed in your jurisdiction. If they are licensed, that means they follow all of the safety precautions that are required to ensure that you will be safe while getting a tattoo. But do not just rely on their license. Make sure they are washing their hands, that their work area is clean and hygienic, and – most importantly – that they are only using single-use tools on you. Other than safety, ask to see their portfolio to ensure that they have the skill required to create a beautiful work of art that you will be happy with. |
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