Why Can Getting A Tattoo Be Dangerous?

If we do not follow proper hygienic measures, we risk contracting diseases such as AIDS or hepatitis.

A nice design on the skin can be very attractive to many, but it can also be dangerous because of its side effects which we do not always know about. Before getting a tattoo, we should know what it is and what are the consequences of tattooing on our health.

Normally, we use an electric machine with disposable needles that inject us with colored ink into the lower layer of the skin, the dermis. The top layer or epidermis would easily lose ink, as it peels off after injury.

This is why we use  the inner layer where the ink remains indefinitely, and this is also why it is difficult to get rid of a tattoo

Why is tattooing dangerous?

Firstly, it would be necessary to find a salon authorized by the Ministry of Health, with qualified professionals, so that the instruments and products used are of quality and that all hygiene measures are taken to  avoid contagious diseases such as AIDS, the tetanus , hepatitis , or other infectious by blood.

Either way, tattoos  can cause different skin complications like granulomas (red grains) and keloid cysts  which suddenly appear due to inflammation or allergic reactions, even years after you have had the pain. tattoo.

It is also not recommended to get a tattoo on a mole, as this will prevent future scans for cancer complications.

How to prevent complications?

It is important that it is a tattoo parlor authorized by health authorities. It is important to make sure that tattoo artists take all the necessary measures to avoid contagious diseases.

You should therefore check that  they are using new disposable needles for each client and that  they dispose of any used inks and tapes which are another source of infection well after use.

The establishment must rely in its tools on  an autoclave to sterilize all wounds, and worktops must be cleaned with a disinfectant.

The tattoo artist should wash their hands with anti-bacterial soap and use disposable latex gloves.  When the job is done, he should offer a guide on how to avoid infection and keep the tattoo intact.

It is always good to be able to discuss all of these points before you start tattooing.

To consider

Before getting a permanent tattoo, you should know that if one day you get tired of it, removing it will be expensive and will be very painful. In addition, it is highly likely that it will leave a scar.

Many people go to health centers to remove old tattoos or to treat complications that arise after a while.

On the other hand, if we gain weight, stretch marks can appear and change the design of the tattoo, which can also be altered with pregnancy. This is why we advise women not to get a tattoo on the breast or stomach, in particular.

Modern alternatives

If you want a tattoo but aren’t sure you want to keep it for long, you’re in luck. There are  less toxic and easier to dispose of biodegradable inks that are being developed.

The only downside is the price, as they are more expensive than regular inks and are not very common.

It is very important to take into account the quality of the inks. Sometimes cheap tattoos cost more so later on we have to go to the doctor. Or eliminate it for medical reasons. You should know that inks and pigments are dangerous for various reasons:

• The use of contaminated ingredients in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing processes that introduce contaminants.
• Unhygienic practices that contaminate the ink bottles.
• The use of unsterilized water to dilute the inks.
• Use of expired inks that have passed their expiration date.