There is some debate over the risks involved when getting a tattoo whilst pregnant. After some research, it seems like it is very unlikely any respectable and caring tattoo artist will be willing to tattoo you if you are carrying an unborn child. Several artists commented on the possible risks, including premature labour, shock, infection [...]

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Erie County has announced today that they’re human branding is no longer allowed to be conducted at tattoo parlours in the area. The process, that involves heating a piece of metal and making a third degree, permanent burn, has been banned by the Board of Health members. “We will notify establishments that they cannot continue [...]

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Back in December 2007 we showcased a cowgirl tattoo with 3d breasts created using silicone implants. Lane Jensen, the owner of the unique piece of bodyart, quickly realised this wasn’t the best idea. After two weeks, the Edmonton tattoo artist’s body rejected the implants and by Christmas Eve, the sutures split and a litre of [...]

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After reports suggest of skin problems, including rashes, swelling and blistering, the federal government has begun studying materials tattoo artists have injected into the skin of some 45 million Americans. Scientists from the Food and Drug Administration have began studies to identify the chemical composition of tattoo and permanent makeup inks. They want to identify [...]

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According to dermatology study by Northwestern University of Chicago professor Ann Laumann, tattooing is less prone to infection, with 13% chance of becoming infected, while piercing has a 23% risk involved in their procedures. The figures came to light after the study investigate the increasing popularity of tattoo’s, with 1 in 3 young adults sporting [...]

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It can be tempting to allow others, especially those that you may trust, to tattoo you. However, the danger associated with allowing yourself to be inked by an unlicensed artist higlights the severity of amateur tattooing. Between 2004 – 2005, a potentially deadly, drug-resistant type of staph infectionstaph infection was reported among unlicensed tattoo artists [...]

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BOSTON — A young Scituate woman has died of viral meningitis after getting an infection from a tongue piercing. Kate Donovan, 20, died at a Boston hospital Monday, according to family friends.Donovan was an employee at Jamie’s Pub in Scituate, Mass., where co-workers said she had gotten her tongue pierced about a month ago. NewsCenter [...]

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