A tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on
the skin with tattoo ink. Usually, a tattoo artist uses a handheld machine that acts much like a sewing
machine. The machine has needles that pierce the skin many times. With every
puncture, the needles insert tiny drops of ink into the top layer of the skin.
Some call it Body Art, others just call it
tattoo. Do you have a tattoo or intend to get one, then you need to read this.
It is estimated that one-tenth of adults in the large cities in Nigeria now
have at least one tattoo, but getting Body Art may come with long-term medical
risks. While it is true that tattoos are becoming more popular than ever, it is
also a fact that more and more people than ever are developing infections from
contaminated tattoo inks, as well as adverse reactions to the inks.
Tattooing causes a small amount of bleeding and
some pain. As they create tattoos, tattoos artists usually don't use medicine to ease pain, called
anesthetic.
Most of the risks and side effects of
tattoos occur when the tattoo is still fresh. At this point, your skin is still healing, so proper aftercare is
necessary to prevent complications.
Skin Infection
While tattooing is an art, the actual process
is technically one that causes injury to your skin. This includes both the
upper (epidermal) and middle (dermal) layers of skin.
Your skin needs to recover after you get new
ink, so your tattoo artist will give you tips on how to prevent infections.
An infection can also occur if nonsterile water
is mixed with the ink before injection.
You’re most vulnerable to a skin infection
from a tattoo within the first two weeks. Symptoms include redness, itchiness,
and discharge. The area may also become swollen.
If the infection spreads, you
can have other symptoms , such as a fever. In severe cases, infections can be
chronic (ongoing).
Allergic Reactions
Some people might develop an allergic
reaction after a tattoo. This is usually related to the ink — especially if it
contains plastic — and not the needling process itself.
According to the Mayo Clinic, red, yellow, blue, and green pigments tend to be
the most allergenic.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction from tattoos
can include a red rash, hives, and severe itchiness. Swelling can occur
too. These effects can occur years after you get the tattoo. There are, however, some natural health products to help you out of
these allergic reactions.
Keloid Scarring
Tattoos have the potential to scar. This
is especially true if your tattoo doesn’t heal properly, or if you have an infection
or allergic reaction. Eventually, you can also develop keloid scars — these
consist of raised bumps that contain old scar tissue.
Complications With MRIs
If your doctor orders an MRI scan, there’s
a slight chance that the test could interact with your tattoo. Some of the side
effects include swelling and itchiness afterward, but they tend to go away on
their own.
Your risk of such reactions could be higher if
your tattoo was inked with low-quality pigments or if the tattoo is old.
Talk to your health care provider if you’re
concerned about your tattoo interfering with an MRI scan. According to
the Mayo Clinic, this reaction is relatively rare.
Sterilization Of Needles
A reputable tattoo artist will use sterilized
needles. Many states require the use of sterilized needles by law although this
can vary by state.
Not using sterilized needles increases your
risk of infection and can also pose the risk of transmitting
blood-borne illnesses, including HIV, hepatitis C and many others.
Can Hide Skin Cancer
Another risk of getting a tattoo is that it can
hide possible signs of skin cancer or another skin condition. These include the
telling moles, red patches, and other signs that might be associated with a
skin issue that could go undetected.
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