Cosmetic tattooing at home: Many potential risks

Infection due to tattooing

Nowadays, almost every woman has a part of her face tattooed. That shows that tattooing is a long-lasting and convenient makeup method that women love. That is why tattooing services have developed widely, from large establishments to hair salons in alleys or even "street" tattooing all provide this service. It is undeniable that there are aesthetic benefits after tattooing. However, before doing tattooing, you need to pay close attention, especially when choosing to call a tattoo artist to do it at home, because it is difficult to achieve quality and can easily lead to health risks.

Spraying and tattooing is essentially a method of using a needle to inject a certain amount of coloring substance deep into the epidermis of the skin. The tattoo ink injected under the skin will last a long time on the lips, helping the face to be rosy and fresh without the need for makeup. Currently, the main method of implementation is spraying and tattooing by machine, because it is easy to operate, adjusting the depth of the tattoo layer according to the customer's requirements.

Because of the use of small needles to directly penetrate the skin, tattooing still has many potential health risks, especially if performed at unprofessional and unprofessional beauty facilities. Here are some of the risks that women may encounter when performing this simple beauty procedure:

Tattoo site infection:Swelling, prolonged redness, bleeding, acne, and pus on the lips are unpredictable consequences after tattooing, in addition to common symptoms such as swelling in the first few days depending on each person's constitution. This is the most frightening unwanted complication that you can encounter when tattooing, especially tattooing at home. The cause of this condition may be due to the lip tattooing tool not being cleaned properly, not being sterile, and being used multiple times. This will increase the risk of infection or, less seriously, slow down the healing process of the tattooed area, and slow down the recovery rate. Normally, if the swelling lasts for about 2-3 days, there is no need to worry too much because the swelling will heal on its own, but if the tattooed area is still swollen after 5-6 days, you need to see a doctor for advice and treatment.

Allergic to tattoo ink:This is a very common condition. Many women are both amused and annoyed because they have an allergic reaction after tattooing. The most susceptible areas to allergies are the lips and eyes. Allergies when tattooing lips are often manifested by inflammation, swelling, and peeling of the skin that lasts for months or even years, affecting the aesthetics and psychology of the person getting the tattoo. Most tattoo inks currently on the market contain toxic chemical ingredients. Products manufactured in Europe and America, or extracted from herbal ingredients, often cause fewer side effects than tattoo inks of unknown origin, especially tattoo inks originating from China. More worryingly, for profit, many small-scale tattoo establishments often choose floating, unlabeled tattoo inks. If the ink is of poor quality and the tattoo equipment is unsanitary, the risk of being allergic to the tattoo ink is much higher, especially for people with allergies and sensitivity.

Transmission of infectious diseases:If not properly sterilized, tools and machines used in the tattooing process can be the cause of transmitting dangerous diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B, C, syphilis..., especially when performed at small, mobile establishments that do not understand the importance of sterilization or do not have the conditions to fully sterilize the tools.

Not to mention the risks that can be encountered such as uneven lips and eyebrows, crooked lip lines, tattooed colors that are not the same as the original ink color chosen before... When inviting a tattoo artist to your home, it is difficult for anyone to verify their true level, so this error will be easy to encounter. Then you will have to do it over and over again to make it even. Overusing tattooing can also cause your skin to become dry, the skin will not absorb the ink, leading to difficulty in tattooing on eyebrows and lips and not achieving the desired aesthetic effect.

Note:Before tattooing, women should choose a beauty salon with safe and proper hygiene conditions for tattooing, based on criteria such as: Technicians must wear sterile gloves and masks to avoid spreading disease to customers and themselves.Technician. All related tools such as ink pots, needles, needles, cotton, tray liners, anesthetics, machines, and razors must be autoclaved and sterilized before use. Not only new needles, but all related tools must be new, sterilized, and separate.

If you have any reactions after tattooing, you should see a dermatologist for appropriate treatment advice.

According to Health and Life