Why can't I get a tattoo? This is a question often asked by clients who receive a forced refusal. Indeed, there are contraindications to the drawing on the body. And it is very important to take them into account, because otherwise there is a great risk of harm to health.
A good master will always say openly that the session in your case can not be carried out or it is worth to postpone it until the problem is solved. Let's look at in which cases you can't get a tattoo at all, and in which it can have some negative consequences.
Types of contraindications
There are so many prohibitions that they affect people who do not complain about their health. Subdivided into:
Permanent
- Poor blood clotting - thrombocytopenia, fibrinopenia, hemophilia. Any intervention from outside will cause bleeding. The desire to have a tattoo does not justify such a huge risk. Taking aspirin is forbidden, as it will negatively affect the process.
- Viral diseases - hepatitis, HIV, AIDS - in addition to the fear of infection, there may be an exacerbation of the disease. Tattooing is known to lower the immune system, which is already compromised.
- Cancer and acute inflammation - many people hope to hide scars after surgery in this way, not thinking about the consequences.
- Weak immunity.
- Mental illness and epilepsy - a seizure can happen at any time.
- Diabetes mellitus I - dependence on insulin, the degree of diabetes II - characterized by difficult wound healing. By the level of damage, the tattoo can be compared to a burn.
- Immune abnormalities.
- Heart and vascular disease - a stressful state when applying the tattoo will adversely affect the body, can cause unforeseen situations.
Temporary
- Hypertension.
- Inflammatory processes and allergic reactions on the skin - psoriasis is dangerous, because every scratch will lead to the appearance of psoriatic plaques. With dermatitis, the pigment in the paint will further develop an allergy or cause a new outbreak.
- Infection on the skin - in order to avoid further spreading, you need to initially treat the symptoms. The same applies to acne - it is unacceptable to choose a place for a tattoo on the affected areas. In the presence of warts, molluscum contagiosum or papillomas, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist for any doubts. The skin should be clean. If it is impossible to remove a mole, choose a style of tattoo, where they will complement the picture.
- A bad cold accompanied by chills. All the body's strength is mobilized to allow the wounds to heal as quickly as possible. Often this is accompanied by fever.
- For women - pregnancy and lactation period.
- Menstrual cycle - girls are especially susceptible to various events, sensitivity is exacerbated. The procedure at this time will be painful. In addition, the deterioration of blood clotting will cause a lot of blood loss. Although the process is deeply personal, nevertheless you should not expose yourself to unnecessary danger by postponing a visit to the salon.
- Taking Alcohol and Drugs - Even without taking into account the rise in blood pressure, taking alcohol and addiction to drugs will cause a lot of bleeding. With altered consciousness a person behaves inadequately, can harm himself and the master. After taking alcoholic drinks at least one day should pass before the beginning of the session.
- Age - it is better to refuse before 18 years of age in order to meaningfully choose a sketch, a place and a specialist. Responsible will not start work without parental permission.
- Tanning - going to a warm country, it is necessary to do a tattoo not later than a month before the trip to refresh the epidermis, and returning from the vacation, to wait for the same period. It is necessary to use a sunscreen with a factor of protection not less than 50.
Both types of contraindications are equally unacceptable, so you can not visit the salon. Failure to comply with these rules will significantly reduce the brightness of the tattoo. It will also take a long and painful time to heal.
Other restrictions on tattooing
After medical contraindications, it is also worth considering other situations when it may be necessary to refuse to apply a tattoo:
- Religious considerations. If you are a religious person, it is worth consulting with your spiritual advisor or just an authority figure in the field beforehand. The question often arises as to why tattoos are not allowed for Muslims. An imam can give the answer to this question. He will also tell if there are any options to make a drawing on the body without violating the strict canons.
- Work issues. In some areas having a tattoo on the exposed parts of the body is undesirable. It can lead to a denial of employment or a slowing of the climb up the career ladder. But in this situation, there are plenty of options for drawing on low-visibility areas.
You should also keep in mind that not all drawings are harmless. There are several categories of images that relate to certain subcultures and are associated with or acutely perceived by ex-prisoners. They can be hit by mistake and therefore take a long time to reconcile. It's best to consider right away whether the chosen sketch resonates with similar themes.
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What is not recommended before a session
Do not take medications
Blood-thinning aspirin will increase the chance of bleeding. Removing the secretions from the surface will erase the transfer pattern and irritate the skin.
Do not come on an empty stomach
Do not eat sweets before the session. Because of this, the painful sensations will not be as noticeable.
Get enough sleep
It is not desirable to be overworked, so you need to ensure good sleep. With fatigue, it is more difficult to bear the pain.
Don't overexert yourself, don't drink coffee.
The day before visiting the salon, you need to avoid exertion. This is necessary to ensure the elasticity of the skin. So it will not get a large amount of pigment. When the muscles are relaxed, injuries and swelling can occur.
It is reasonable to exclude or limit the use of beverages containing caffeine - tea, coffee and others. They excite the nervous system, promote sensitivity, including pain.
Don't be sick.
If you have any illness, it is better to postpone going to the salon. With any ailment, the susceptibility to pain increases.
Prohibition of alcohol
The operation is possible only when you are sober. First of all, this is due to an increase in blood pressure, which results from the action of ethanol, which dilates blood vessels.
The resulting bleeding will interfere with the work, and the pigment will not be able to hold for long. As a result, it will negatively affect the brightness of the tattoo. The day before the session, you should exclude alcohol, in order to painlessly endure the procedure.
Temporary and relative contraindications.
- Hypertension. Suffering from hypertension should be sure to monitor your blood pressure and once again check it before visiting the tattoo-salon.
- Psoriasis, acne, allergic reactions and any other skin diseases. Preliminary consultation with a dermatologist is mandatory.
- Colds and fever. If you do not feel well on the day you have an appointment, it is better to take care of your health and nerves and postpone your appointment. Believe me, the healing will be much longer and more painful, there is a chance to face serious complications. Do you really need it?
- Menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding. As you know, the sensitivity of your body, your vulnerability to illnesses, your low stress-resistance are all heightened during these periods. There are no particular categorical contraindications and the choice is yours, but it is recommended to choose a calmer period.
Basic care
After 2-3 days after the execution, you need to provide gentle care. After treating with antiseptic, you should additionally apply hypoallergenic healing ointment or cream.
Tissues will gradually regenerate, crusts will appear on the vulnerable surface. To avoid leaving marks, it's best not to touch them and let them disappear on their own.
The image will be more expressive if you continue to care for the tattoo site. This should be done when the lesion has completely healed. For this purpose, natural products with vitamins, oils, aloe extract and other natural compounds are suitable. Such effective gels can be easily purchased in stores and pharmacies.
In order to avoid complications, you need to follow the advice of ekmpertov. Immediately after a tattoo, swelling and redness on the skin often occur, which is the norm. To heal the damaged area, it is not necessary to disturb it and soak it in water.
Pros
Psychotherapy
According to psychologists, tattoos help to overcome their fears and complexes. The skin is our protection from the influences of the outside world. The tattoo also serves as a kind of "camouflage" that hides a person from society. And people can "hide" unconsciously: soft and quiet by nature people often want to stuff themselves with a dagger, skull or other aggressive image. Even if the drawing is always under a layer of clothing, a person feels more confident in the knowledge that he now has some kind of "armor" from those around him.
Christina, student:
"When you get a tattoo, you feel like you're going through something important. At first you're scared of the unknown, but then that stage is behind you, and you realize that it's cool. Because now you have a reminder of some significant moment in your life, of an important emotion you experienced. You look at it, you admire it, and it makes you feel good."
Aesthetics
More and more often when asked, "What does your tattoo mean?" you can hear the answer, "No meaning, just stuffed." And no matter how much psychologists argue that people do nothing meaningless, you can't condemn a person for wanting to decorate their body. Some people want to see on their bodies a beautiful drawing seen on the Internet. Just a drawing with no meaning.
Dasha, artist:
"I do not consider a tattoo a fashionable phenomenon at all. It looks aesthetic and beautiful. I like such changes on the body. I think I become less uptight, behave differently, because I like the way I look. It's one way for me to come to harmony with myself and my body."
Practical benefits
While some people try to "armor" or beautify their bodies, others use tattoos as a way to hide scars, stretch marks and age spots. Cosmetic procedures do not always help, tattoos hide the imperfections firmly and permanently. Also with the help of anatomically correct location of the tattoo can emphasize or even visually change the relief of the body.
The need for medical attention
If at least one of these signs is present, you should not hesitate to go to a medical facility. A doctor will examine the affected area and prescribe treatment.
- The swelling spreads to the entire surface of the tattoo.
- Increasing pain.
- Temperature rise for several days after the session.
In order to be sure that everything goes well, to be guided in possible pathologies and to react to them in time it is useful to get acquainted with the corresponding literature, information in Internet, press or printed editions. And don't forget about proper care with effective drugs!
