Harm of tattoos to health

On my part, it would be quite hypocritical to convince you that tattoos will harm your health, infect or kill, since I myself have more than one on my body, and I understand how harmless this process is, if done correctly.

A tattoo is a cross between a cosmetic procedure and a medical operation: with the help of a needle, pigment is injected under the skin, which remains there forever. Therefore, the risks associated with this process should be given due attention.

If I managed to intimidate or alert you, then I will make a reservation right away: most of the risks that will be discussed in this article are reduced to zero if you choose an experienced master or a good tattoo parlor to do the work. But let's talk about everything in order.

Allergy

The main thing to be afraid of before getting a tattoo is an allergic reaction to the pigment. I will say for myself - I am an allergic person with experience, but my body is extremely predisposed to tattoos. As a rule, if you are allergic, this will be understood almost at the very beginning of the process. Modern ink, which is used in good tattoo parlors, is usually absolutely harmless and hypoallergenic... Therefore, it is only worth worrying about this to someone who is tattooed by a screwy friend with a self-made machine for a bottle of beer.

The body's reaction to a poorly made tattoo.

Infection

If unwanted particles come into contact with an open wound, it causes infection and contamination. The needle will certainly do some damage to the skin, as a result of which dirt or dust can actually get to the surface, which will lead to unpleasant consequences. This risk is completely leveled if:

1. Needles, pigment containers and all equipment used in the process are completely sterile;
2. Items located next to the tattoo area (furniture corners, armchair, etc.) are wrapped with cling film;
3. The premises are properly maintained: wet cleaning, compliance with sanitary standards, insect control, air conditioning;
4. The tattoo artist observes hygiene: gloves, tied up hair, clothes that do not get dirty.

An infection brought in by an unskilled craftsman.

Improper healing

This problem is perhaps the most common in modern practice. It is extremely rare when a tattoo in the healing process, albeit as a result of violation of the necessary rules, brings something other than discomfort to its owner. However, proper care of tattoo-damaged skin is essential.

Now let's list the possible consequences:

• Infection due to premature contact with clothing and bacteria on inflamed skin.
• Inflammation as a result of rubbing with a synthetic or woolen cloth until the skin is completely restored.
• Scars and scars from scratching and picking at the crust that forms at the tattoo site.
• Mechanical damage, scratches on the tattoo area.
• Fading of paint as a result of significant exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
• Slow or painful healing due to weakened immunity (illness, alcohol, poor diet).

All of this can be easily avoided by following the simple guidelines that we wrote about in the next article. From myself I will add that the most important and the most dangerous risk for any tattoo owner is poor quality work... It is a bad choice of a master or an ill-considered idea of ​​a tattoo picture that are often the main reasons for disappointment.

So that you understand what it is about, below are works that are difficult to be proud of, both for the owners of the authors of the ideas and for the artists who had a hand in their implementation. Choose a tattoo artist responsibly, follow simple rules, and enjoy an excellent work result!