It’s becoming more common for people to have tattoosand permanent make-up applied to their face and body. But, how safe is it? Not very; read on to learn the surprising facts about the dangers you expose yourself to by having tattoos and permanent make-up placed in (and on) your face or body.
- Inks are not approved for use in the human body: The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has never approved of any type of ink to be injected into the skin. Some people have experienced severeallergic reactions to tattoo ink. There are no standards in place regarding what chemicals can and cannot be used in the inks. Some of the inks contain chemicals that are used in car paint. Also, no one knows the long term health effects of having these inks in the body.
- Lack of sterility: While there may be some tattoo and permanent make-up parlors that use sterile needles, how consistent are they? Do they clean their hands and the skin of the customer properly first? What about the ink wells? Do they “double dip”? Do they use the same set of ink wells for more than one customer? If so, people are getting exposed to fragments of blood and tissue from the previous customers and it's being introduced into their bodies; which leads to # 3 below.
- Exposure to deadly diseases: No matter how you slice it, a tattoo artist or permanent make-up artist is not a licensed nurse or doctor. They don’t have the education and training regarding “sterile technique”, “infection control”, and the principles of microbiology regarding how germs are spread from one person to another, or from dirty equipment to a customer. Your risk of being exposed to nasty, deadly infections such as HIV, Hepatitis and MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is very real with these procedures if they’re performed improperly.
- Not a regulated industry: There no federal agencies that oversee tattoo and permanent make-up businesses. While some cities and states have solid laws in place to license and regulate tattoo parlors, many simply don’t have the resources to oversee them, nor laws to regulate them. For the most part, anyone can set up this type of business with no training whatsoever regarding health and safety. This is not good for you, the consumer, for all the reasons above.
Getting a tattoo or permanent make-up is forever. If you decide to proceed, consider this: While there are some reputable and professional parlors and artists out there, there are some that are not. As with any other venture, be sure to do your research and find best qualified person.
Last, if you had your girlfriend's or boyfriend’s name tattooed on your body; will you still be with that person in 20 years? Will you still like and want that tattoo? It’s not easy to remove a tattoo. It's expensive and requires several (laser removal) treatments. Plus, complete removal cannot be guaranteed.
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