Piercing and Tattoos

Something you should know:

• Tattoos are not very easily removed. In some cases it leaves permanent discoloration.
• It is extremely expensive to remove the tattoo.
• Non-sterile equipments can cause spread of serious infections such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, etc.
• In some cases the body cannot accept the tattoo dye. It may be rejected. This may look ugly and may never be healed completely.
• Blood donation is prohibited within a year of having a tattoo.
• In some countries, law prohibits minors from getting a tattoo.
• Piercing can lead to infection at the site pierced.
• Piercing of the nipples may hinder breast feeding in future.
• Cartilage piercing can take very long to heal.

Advice:

• It is advisable that you take some time to think before you do it.
• Ask around and take other's experience.

Compiled by: Indrajit Sinha; Last updated: 08.11.07 © Medhospital Foundation

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