Risks And Consequences Of Tattoos

The risks of getting a tattoo are very high. If there is a possibility of anyone considering getting a new tattoo in the future keep in mind all things that could go wrong. There are some cases in which some don 't know they have gotten a bad tattoo, or even contracted a new infection from receiving a tattoo from an unsanitary shop, or even the possible mistake of cross contamination. Because of the lack of regulations on tattoo ink, tattooing can cause cancer, blood born diseases, and granuloma. Before the artist starts the new tattoo, they should always complete the paper work that is required to keep everyone involved safe from legalities. The paper work includes taking the identification card of the person receiving the tattoo and their …show more content…
Tattoos can cause infections or even cause the skin to look as if its rotting off. “Some tattoo related skin problems can be treated with anti-inflammatory steroid drugs, but others may require laser surgery” (WebMD). When a patron has an allergic reaction, no two reactions are the same. They have different symptoms depending on what caused the reaction. Infections can be caused by using dirty needles that can pass diseases such as HIV, and hepatitis. Some infections are treatable, others are not. This is why when getting a tattoo the precautions that are taken should be very strict. Anytime a new customer comes into the shop to receive a tattoo, they equipment should be sterilized. Needles that are used should be properly disposed of and the artist should sanitize anything that could possibly be infected with any disease or been contaminated by blood. The furniture such as the chairs and even the work surfaces where the inks set so that the artist can easily access them should also be …show more content…
Artist will often use water to dilute concentrated ink in order to get the specific shade of the clients request. “They may also use a pre-diluted “gray-wash” which is black inks blended together to produce different color intensities” (Health Matters). If the artist uses the gray wash, it helps make the shading process easier and the detail much more efficient. “Some tattoo artists and ink manufacturers may believe that using distilled water or reverse osmosis, a filtration method that removes large particles, is sufficient to safely create or dilute ink products, but this is not the case. Any kind of non-sterile water can contaminate the ink with potentially harmful germs which can lead to infection in those tattooed with the ink” (Health Matters). Some of the inks that is used have chemicals in them that are not regulated, meaning that the inks are industrial grade and are suitable for printer ink or even auto mobile