Health Risks in Getting a Tattoo

Posted on : March 26, 2015  By : Wellness

Getting a tattoo can seem exciting. You can spend weeks trawling books and the internet for inspiration, or even designing your own unique idea. We can see why people can get addicted to getting tattoos, but as with anything you do to alter your body, they don’t come without their problems.

What many people don’t realise is that getting a tattoo comes with health risks. This is why it’s important to know what these are and also how you can try to reduce the risks after getting a tattoo.

Below, we have highlighted two of the most common health risks that can happen when you get a tattoo, and the steps to take to prevent them occurring.

Allergic Reactions

Due to the dyes in tattoo inks, it’s possible for someone to have an allergic reaction after getting a tattoo. This can lead to inflammation, angry lumps, and even scarring. Sometimes, this can show up days or weeks after getting a tattoo.

To avoid this, make sure you’re aware what ingredients are in the tattoo ink. Don’t be too afraid to ask; any professional tattoo artist should be able to tell you.

Skin Infections

Tattoos break the skin, and therefore, there’s always the slight chance that you could pick up an infection. This is more likely to happen if you’re not getting a tattoo done in a licensed tattoo parlour, or you’re having a tattoo done at home.

To avoid picking up any kind of skin infection, it’s very important that equipment used to tattoo your skin is always clean and sterile. You can also help avoid infection by taking care of the skin after receiving your tattoo, using special creams.

Of course, the biggest risk of having a tattoo is regretting your decision afterwards. If you have a tattoo that you no longer want, or has caused you problems in the past, then we can help. Here, at the Apple Wellness Center, we specialise in laser tattoo removal. If you want information about what we do, or how we can help you, then please contact us on (403) 948-3342 and a member of staff will be happy to help.

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