Tattoo is a form of body modification or design made on the body. This is done by inserting ink dyes and pigments through pricks into the skin’s top layer using a hand-held machine that acts much like a sewing machine, with one or more needles piercing the skin repeatedly. No anesthetics are used therefore one can experience slight to potentially significant pain as well as small amount of bleeding.
In kenya, despite the popularity of this body art, the tattoo problem can be skin deep. There are no clear regulations about health and safety measures surrounding tattooing. Few people know the contents of the ink used, with research suggesting that it can cause different types of reactions to the skin. Besides living with your ex girlfriend or boyfriends name on a bicep, thigh or butt cheek for decades, here are some reasons why you should be cautious on tattoos.
If the machine used to pierce your skin is contaminated with infected blood, you can contract various blood borne diseases such as tetanus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Although it’s a rare phenomenon, tattoos or permanent makeup might cause swelling or burning in the affected areas during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams. Tattoo pigments can interfere with the quality of the image in some cases.
Prospective future employers, business people or beneficiaries might write you off due to your body art, especially if it’s visible. So if you have to get a tattoo, ensure that you don’t regret the decision later on. However, If you opt to remove the tattoo, consider a tattoo artist who upholds health and ethical standards to avoid such a nasty experience as a deadly allergic reaction that involves the closing of the throat and a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
