If You’re Going to Get a Tattoo – Be Safe!
If you’ve decided that you’re going to join the growing numbers of people with tattoos, it’s important to make sure you’re getting your tattoo safely. You may have heard the rare horror stories of people who’ve contracted HIV or Hepatitis from getting a tattoo.
While it isn’t the norm, it is an unfortunate possibility if you aren’t careful. Here are the safety precautions you must take before getting your tattoo:
• Go to a reputable artist and tattoo shop. Ask around. If you see someone who has a tattoo that you like (or is particularly well done), ask the person for the shop or artist’s name. Most people don’t mind being asked who did their tattoo. Go online or search the yellow pages. Many shops advertise their sterilization processes and procedures, or advertise that their artists have taken special courses provided by the local health department.
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