Health risk
Below you will find important information about the health risks of getting a tattoo. Please read this information carefully. Also, be open about your health, so the artists at Victrix Tattoo can take this into account and guide you as well as possible.
The risk of being tattooed.
Getting a tattoo involves risks. Therefore, make sure you are well informed in advance by your tattoo artist. Do you use medication, have skin problems, allergies, epilepsy, or other forms of hypersensitivity? If so, let your artist know in advance.
Victrix Tattoo has a permit and works according to the hygiene guidelines of the National Centre for Hygiene and Safety.
Please make sure that you have eaten well and are well rested before the tattoo appointment.
For more information, see the RIVM website: https://www.veiligtatoeerenenpiercen.nl
Do not get a tattoo:
If you have undergone plastic surgery or radiation in the past year.
If you have a scar that is less than a year old.
If you had laser treatment less than three months ago or if the lasered skin has not yet fully healed.
Whether you have irritated skin or areas with bumps, moles, or swelling.
If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
For your information:
It is not advised to get a tattoo if you have one of the following conditions:
Diabetes,
Hemophilia,
Chronic skin disease,
Allergy to tattoo materials or ink,
Immune disorder,
Cardiovascular abnormalities.
If you have one of these conditions, please talk to your doctor first. Also if you are taking antibiotics.
Getting a tattoo
A tattoo is essentially a wound. As a result, there is a risk of transmitting bloodborne infections, such as hepatitis B and C. That is why it is important that a tattoo artist works as hygienically as possible. Working hygienically not only reduces these risks, but also helps prevent infections in the tattoo.
The artist makes sure that:
Before tattooing, the skin is cleaned, disinfected and, if necessary, shaved with a disposable razor.
Needles and ink are in sterilized packaging and are used exclusively for you. The needles are individually packaged.
During tattooing, clean tissues are used to keep the skin clean.
The artists of Victrix Tattoo wear gloves and replace them as soon as they touch anything other than the tattoo machine, a tissue or your skin.
After tattooing, the skin is cared for and covered.
Aftercare:
A tattoo can be compared to a scrape. Poor aftercare and unhygienic treatment can cause wound infections and scarring, which can also affect the final result of the tattoo. With proper care, a tattoo usually heals within two to six weeks.
In our aftercare policy, you can read how to best care for your tattoo.
Possible responses
When getting a tattoo, ink is inserted under the skin. Because every skin and every body reacts differently, reactions to a tattoo can vary from person to person. For example, bruising or infections can occur. In rare cases, other reactions may also occur, such as a rash, fluid-filled blisters, or an allergic reaction.
It is important to be aware of the possible health risks of a tattoo. Despite careful and hygienic work, some reactions cannot always be prevented. Are you concerned about your tattoo or do you notice an unusual reaction? Then contact Victrix Tattoo. We are happy to advise you and think along with you about a suitable solution. You can visit us, call us, or email us.
Allergy:
An allergic reaction to tattoo ink usually occurs with red pigments. The body may try to reject the ink, which can lead to symptoms such as itching, irritation, or delayed healing of the tattoo. In some cases, these symptoms fade over time, but it can also happen that someone continues to experience problems for a long time.
Eruption:
A breakout can develop along a tattooed line and is sometimes visible immediately after getting the tattoo. This usually happens when the needle has gone slightly too deep into the skin.
Result:
After getting a tattoo, a skin rash can develop. It usually consists of small, light red bumps that are mainly visible during the first few days. This is often a sign of skin irritation, for example from using plastic wrap, cream, or ointment. Notice that your skin is reacting like this? Then temporarily stop using cream and plastic wrap and contact your tattoo artist for advice.
Bruises:
After tattooing, bruising can occur. This varies by skin type and by area of the body. In some parts of the body, bruising develops faster than in others. Usually, these bruises fade on their own.
Infection:
An infection is always unpleasant, but if it is noticed in time, worse can often be prevented. At the start of an infection, it is important to keep the tattoo clean and dry. Wash the skin gently three times a day with an antiseptic soap and temporarily do not use any cream or ointment. Bacteria thrive in a warm, moist, and greasy environment. You can often recognize a mild infection by a thin red line around the new tattoo and by skin that feels warmer than normal.
In the case of a more serious infection, it is wise to contact your general practitioner. Watch for signs such as throbbing pain, white discharge, swelling, redness, or whitish skin as if the tattoo has been in water for too long. In that case, stop using cream or ointment. Also, only touch the tattoo with clean hands, because unwashed hands can also transfer bacteria.
