Tattoo / Tattooing: Precautions to be taken:

First of all get yourself immunised against tetanus and hepatitis B.
Check if the tattoo parlour uses disposable needles?
Check if the tattoo parlour is clean.
Check if the tattoo parlour uses disposable inks.
Never tattoo yourself or allow your friends to do it. Deal only with experienced parlours.
Ask what procedures are used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Tattoo artists should wear surgical gloves to help maintain a germ-free environment near your skin.
Ask how needles and inks are used. Needles and inks used on one person must never be used on another. Reputed and experienced tattoo parlours will always use new needles. But still it is safe to verify.
Make sure that the artist unwraps the needle in front of you.
Every ink used in your tattoo should be poured into a small cup specifically for your tattoo. Any leftover ink should be thrown away after your tattoo is finished.

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