Please read the following information carefully and inform the tattoo artist if you have any doubts about your eligibility to be tattooed.
Tattooing and the healing process can come with risks and potential complications as explained to you. You will be given instructions on aftercare to help you minimize the effects.
It is normal for tattooing to be accompanied by pain, redness and swelling. If these symptoms worsen during the healing process, it could be a sign of an infection and you should see a doctor.
Some complications may be related to your health situation. It is important for your safety that the tattoo artist is informed of this. Additional precautions may be necessary.
Tattoos are permanent and, depending on the ink used, they may not be able to be removed properly.
If in doubt, treatment should be delayed and medical advice should be sought.
Do not get a tattoo:
if you are pregnant or breastfeeding;
if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
on a mole or a scar left over from melanoma removal.
The following conditions or conditions may put you at a higher risk of complications:
1) Skin:
a) skin infection regardless of location and type of infection;
b) allergies (please indicate if you have an allergy, for example latex allergy, allergy to metals and preservatives);
c) areas of skin that appear damaged or abnormal, including moles;
d) any active skin diseases (e.g. eczema, psoriasis);
e) skin areas that have been subjected to plastic surgery or radiotherapy including recent scars and keloids (according to medical advice);
f) a previously tattooed spot that has not completely healed;
g) a place where a tattoo has recently been lasered off or removed by another method if the wound has not yet healed.
2) General Disorders:
a) haemophilia or any other coagulation disorder;
b) epilepsy, cardiovascular disease;
c) known allergies (see in F.2, 1), e.g. latex allergy);
d) diabetes;
e) an autoimmune disease;
f) immunosuppression and immune compromised disorders;
g) sarcoidosis.
If any of the above conditions or conditions apply to you and you still want a tattoo, please consult your doctor first and seek advice.