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What are the consequences of getting a tattoo?
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Multiple : Permanent scar, possible infection, possible hepatitis c or hiv, possible allergic reaction or a rash formation and many other complications.
Answered 4/15/2013
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Regret : Future regret is the number one consequence of getting a tattoo. The cost of removing and the complications associated with removal are another. Contracting an infectious disease such as hepatitis c is a real concern, especially when obtained at an unregulated facility.
Answered 10/29/2014
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