6 Facts You Should Know about Tattoos

4. Tattooing can cause infection

Tattooing can cause various types of infections including tetanus if the equipment used by the tattoo artists is not sterilized and is not used according to industry wide standards and guidelines. Hygienic practices which follow the recommended procedures to sterilize and disinfect tattooing equipment minimize chances of a person getting infected. Keep this in mind and make sure that you go to a reputed tattoo artist who uses approved autoclave and sterilization machines.

5. Tattoo ink can cause allergy and reaction

Allergic reactions to tattoo inks are not very common but they are possible. Cases where the ink has gone past its expiration date or may have become contaminated with any other ingredient may cause an allergic reaction on the person’s skin. It is rarely the case when an allergy is caused only by the pigments in the tattoo ink.

6. Removing tattoos is possible but expensive

Tattoos are permanent body art, but advances in health and technology have made it possible for them to be removed. Various tattoo removal treatments exist, out of which the most common is laser procedure. Laser treatments generally involve directing powerful lasers towards the skin which break down the tattoo ink. Such treatments require multiple visits and can last up to many months. They can also cause discomfort and are known to be quite expensive.