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Im getting a tattoo on friday. I'm going to a respectable place, but I'm afraid of risks! Like what could happen? Whats the WORST things that could happen to me? For example, what if I get hepatitus? Can that be cured? I've tried researching tattoos (I've been researching for a month), but so many articles don't include enough information for me.
So please help me out, what are the risks?
Experiences would also be good
Thanks so much :)
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As long as you watch them open a new needle, and you watch them pour NEW ink into the tubes, you should be just fine.
I got a tattoo, I'd say, about 2 years ago. & I was freaking out too, but just watch what they do.
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You're going to a reputable place so you won't need to worry about contracting hepatitis! Stop worrying.
All info about hepatitis is here just incase you want to read it:
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The only "risks" you really need to worry about is being allergic to the ink. whilst they are rare, it's still best to know about it, you know, just incase.
A page on allergies:
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This will explain about tattoo inks:
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and remember the obvious things, like being allergic to latex (tattooists wear gloves).
My advice would be to talk it through with your tattooist beforehand. It's part of their job to reassure you and talk you through everything, before and after. Tell him/her you're a little worried and they're sure to put your mind at ease.
Also, follow their aftercare instructions if you don't want it to turn nasty.
Don't worry and I hope it all turns out great.
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I have multiple tattoos myself. I also owned and operated a tattoo shop for several years. You will not get hepatitis if you go to a reputable shop. You can watch them open the needles that go in the gun. You can watch them pour the ink into individual cups that are thrown away after your tattoo is done.
You run the risk of the artist having a "heavy hand" meaning he/she will go deeper than normal and the tattoo may have raised places. You may also have raised areas on the outline if you jump around. (take a sucker/lollipop, I have found that having that in your mouth keeps you from jumping and moving as much)
I read a book during my last one which took over 5.5 hours to complete. You also need to follow their after care instructions exactly. You will probably "push" ink back out. That is part of the process and depending on how much you push or bleed back out you may need it retouched in 6 to 8 weeks. Don't worry and just relax. It will be fine most likely and if you have any questions let me know.
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