Health Risks Tattoos

These are the primary health complications that can result from tattoos according to the FDA:

Infection of Tattoos.

The use of non sterile tattooing equipment and needles is common place and can result in the transfer of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis and skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) bacteria*. How many tattoo artists smoke? Hep c anyone? Tattoos applied at non-regulated facilities generally use non sterile equipment, or they reuse ink to cut costs or though general laziness. You can forget giving blood or plasma if you get Tattoos from this sort of place..

Removal Of Tattoos

Despite advances in laser technology, removing a tattoo is a lengthy, arduous, painstaking and expensive process. It will usually involve several treatments and complete removal will leave your skin scared and susceptible to wrinkles, moles and skin tags.

Allergic Reactions to Inks Used for Tattoos.

The inks used for tattoos can be sourced from all over the world. Some manufactures put ingredients in their inks that are known poisons and allergens. They use these ingredients because they are cheap. Getting a tattoo from a place that uses these inks can be like getting a permanent deadly nightshade patch. You will be the carrier of your own allergy starter. It is reported that people have developed an allergic reaction to tattoos they have had for years.

MRI complications for people with Tattoos

If you have a tattoo and need an MRI for any reason you may be in for some painful treatment. There have been reports of people with tattoos experienced unusual swelling and acute and painful burning in the affected tattooed areas when they underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Retinol Face Cream and Tattoos

If you must have a tattoo, a good quality Retinol Face Cream applied to your body art will ensure your skin remains subtle and elastic. Some tattoo inks can turn your skin in the area of the tattoo into a crusty rough patch. Application of Retinol Cream has been been found to be effective in combating this. Apply the cream at night and never to broken and bleeding skin. Also use a sunscreen during the day to protect your skin and reduce the chance of sunburn.