Tattoo Health Risks

Because it requires breaking the skin barrier, tattooing may carry health risks, mainly being infection and allergic reactions. At our studios, we take all the necessary precautions to prevent the risk of infection by using sterile single use items and sterilizing our equipment and workspace after each session. But there is always the risk of infection during the healing stages which can help be prevented by strictly following the aftercare instructions.

Allergic reactions to tattoo pigments are uncommon except for certain brands of red and green. People who are sensitive or allergic to certain metals may react to the needle with swelling and/or itching and/or oozing of a clear fluid called sebum.

There is also a small risk of anaphylactic shock (hypersensitive reaction) in those who are susceptible. http://www.perfectimage.ca/tattoo-aftercare.php