Thinking about getting a Tat

Obviously there is some concern about getting a
tattoo because when you get a tattoo, you risk
getting an infection, pain and wonder about the
possibilities of infectious diseases. The process
needs to be better understood.

1. Can I Get Infectious Diseases From Tattoo Needles?

There has been some concern recently regarding
transmittable diseases (particularly Hepatitis-B and
AIDS [HIV]) and tattoo shops. Just as in a dentist's
office, as long as the area is strictly sanitized, your
chances for infection will be greatly reduced.

2. Can I Get Aids From Tattooing?

When needles are passed from IDU to IDU and
reused without sterilization, some of that blood
remains in the syringe and is passed on to the next
user. If infected blood is passed, the recipient can
become infected with HIV, which leads to AIDS.
Tattooing is VERY different from injecting drugs.
The needles used in tattooing are not hollow. They
do, however, travel back and forth through a hollow
tube that acts as an ink reservoir. The tip of the
tube is dipped into the ink, which draws a little
into the tube.

3. Can My Tattoo's Get Infected?

Not as long as you take care of your new tat. There
is a section in the Ebook that covers healing methods
in depth. Some people have trouble healing tattoos
with colors they are allergic to.

4. What Are Some Bad Things For My New Tattoo?

Once it is healed, there is very little that will screw
up a tattoo. The one exception is prolonged exposure
to sunlight. (the other is scarring, but that is patently
obvious). Well, unfortunately it is. The newer inks are
better at resisting fading but whatever you do, if you
spend lots of time in bright sunlight your tats will fade
(over a lifetime, not over a week). Best to try and
keep them out of bright sunlight.

No one wants to become a cave dweller just to keep
their tats looking good, so just use some common sense.
Think of your tat as an investment--slather on that
sunblock so it doesn't turn into a dark blob. Tattoo art
has become very popular and people are getting tattoo's
for lots of reasons. Taking good steps in choosing the right
tattoo, getting it applied properly and with the proper
care is probably the most important things to consider
when thinking about getting a tattoo. Read all you can
about tattoo art safety and when you're ready to get
your tattoo, you will feel much better about your decision!