Question 1

if by chance one has a nickel allergy, or sensitivity to metals inside the body, is it still safe to get a small tattoo?even with tics? tattoo safety?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo allergy: There are a variety of heavy metals used in tattoos that can possibly cause allergic reactions and nickel is one of them. If you are concerned (as you should be), I would have a patch done done of all colors you intend to use in your tattoo. The tic disorder has no effect on whether or not to get a tattoo.

Question 2

can i get a tattoo before i start radiation. my body is very strong and heals quickly as i've gotten tttoos before. i start radiation in about a week ?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo content may b: Tattoo content may have a role. If there's iron pigment, and you have MRI testing, the tattoo may hurt due to the magnet in the MRI

Question 3

hello, now i have shingles on my body and i want to know if i can get a tattoo or should i wait for the shingles to disappear and do it later, i want to know if i can have complications if i get a tattoo have this area with the shingles area thanks?

Accepted Answer

: I had shingles and couldn't wait for pain to end. Your body is under stress from a virus and doesn't need any possible complications such as an infection from a tattoo. Wait till shingles has ended and your body will be in better shape to receive a tattoo.

Question 4

can someone with coarctation of the aorta get a body piercing or a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

Sure: You might be worried about an infection of a repaired coarct. I would speak with your heart doctor or surgeon before proceeding, because you may need antibiotics if there was another heart issue fixed at the same time (coarct is often linked to other problems). In most cases, you should be fine, though. A quick call is important before you do anything invasive.

Question 5

can a person with aortic coarctation get a body piercing or tattoo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, It Depends.: Once a coarctation is repaired, surgically or by balloon dilation or stent placement the inside of the vessels grow and cover any foreign material (called endothelialization)  

once this has occured getting a tattoo or body piercing should be safe.  

However, an unrepaired coarctation with stenosis and turbulent flow has some risk for being a site where bacteria can land.

Question 6

can i get a tattoo behind my ear or any other part of the body if i had (hzo) shingles in the eye a year and a half ago?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: You can get tattooing in  all the desired body areas with no regard for your Zoster infection.  Consider the long term effect of what your tattoo will look like.  Avoid using names no matter how devoted you are as relationships frequently change.  Avoid inks (discuss with the artist) that can fade over time or spread with time.  Consider also that you might gain or lose weight in that area.

Question 7

while taking rituximab infusions twice a year for multiple sclerosis can i still get body contouring far as (breast augmentation, laser lipo) and tattoos? or will these treatments negatively affect the healing process?

Accepted Answer

: I would ask Physician about your concerns.  The procedures that you would like do have some discomfort associated with them.  Find out when is the best time to have procedures, so there won’t be any “conflict” with infusion procedure.

Question 8

is it safe to get tattoos?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is safe to get tattoos.  You should ensure that the tattoo artist is using sterile technique and the facility is clean & reputable. This means the artist should wear gloves, clean your skin with alcohol, use a sterile new needle, new unused inks, and use sterile technique with sharp items & bleeding, if any. People get into trouble with reused needles & inks causing infections like hepatitis c.

Question 9

can an epilectic get a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

Probably: As a plastic surgeon, I'm against tattoos in general but if you really must have one, I would make sure that you're antiseizure medication is on board, If anything like skin irritation has ever precipitated the seizure before. It might be sporting to mention your history to the tattoo artist although I doubt anything is likely to happen

Question 10

can i get tattooed while on accutane?

Accepted Answer

Accurate side effect:  Accutane (isotretinoin) is an oral drug used for the treatment and prevention of severe acne. Generic formulations of Accutane are available and the brand name is discontinued in the United States. The most common side effects of Accutane are dry skin, itching, dry nose, nosebleeds. NO you may not get Tsttooed while taking Accutane. One of the serious side effects is severe skin infection

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If by chance one has a nickel allergy, or sensitivity to metals inside the body, is it still safe to get a small tattoo?even with tics? tattoo safety?

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Can i get a tattoo before i start radiation. my body is very strong and heals quickly as i've gotten tttoos before. i start radiation in about a week ?

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Hello, now i have shingles on my body and i want to know if i can get a tattoo or should i wait for the shingles to disappear and do it later, i want to know if i can have complications if i get a tattoo have this area with the shingles area thanks?

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Can someone with coarctation of the aorta get a body piercing or a tattoo?

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Can a person with aortic coarctation get a body piercing or tattoo?

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Can i get a tattoo behind my ear or any other part of the body if i had (hzo) shingles in the eye a year and a half ago?

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While taking rituximab infusions twice a year for multiple sclerosis can i still get body contouring far as (breast augmentation, laser lipo) and tattoos? or will these treatments negatively affect the healing process?

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Is it safe to get tattoos?

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Can an epilectic get a tattoo?

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Can i get tattooed while on accutane?

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