| If you are thinking of getting a tattoo, take the | | | | you a good indication of the experience level and |
| time to talk with your tattoo artist. During the | | | | how much design work the artist has done. |
| conversation, make sure to have a list of | | | | What is the likelihood of an infection and how may |
| questions that you would like answered prior to | | | | I prevent one from occurring? Every good tattoo |
| moving forward with your decision. Below are a | | | | artist can provide this information. He/she should |
| few questions that you should consider asking: | | | | be able to tell you what to do to lessen the |
| How long have you been in business? This is | | | | likelihood of an infection and what to do if you |
| important in determining how professional the | | | | suspect that one may be developing. |
| work will be and what type of reputation the | | | | Is there anyone who should not get a tattoo, |
| business has. If the tattoo studio is a member of | | | | such as someone with certain medical conditions? |
| the Better Business Bureau, check out their | | | | This is important, especially if you are asking |
| record to see about any complaints that have | | | | because you have a condition that concerns you. |
| been initiated within the previous 36 months. | | | | Individuals with thin blood, for instance, may be |
| What are your qualifications? Before you see a | | | | more cautious about anything that involves |
| doctor, isn't it important to know that they are | | | | breaking the skin or needles. The same is true of |
| qualified? Absolutely. The same is true with a | | | | individuals with other conditions, which should be |
| tattoo artist. Even though the two professions | | | | addressed prior to agreeing to be tattooed. |
| are completely different, there are similarities in | | | | If I have a fear of needles, is there any way to |
| that both involve the use of needles and both | | | | help me through the process of getting a tattoo? |
| professionals must be knowledgeable in their | | | | Don't feel bad if this is you. A lot of people have |
| approach at sterilizing their equipment. An | | | | a fear of needles, which is a device used in |
| individual's qualifications and training history will tell | | | | creating tattoos. If you are afraid, it never hurts |
| you a lot about what to expect. | | | | to explain this to the tattoo artist beforehand so |
| Do you guarantee your work? If the final image | | | | that he/she can try to take extra steps to make |
| isn't exactly as you had hoped for, will it be fixed | | | | you feel at ease or to make the experience a |
| at no charge or what is the process if you are | | | | less painful one for you. |
| unhappy with the tattoo? Is there any type of | | | | How long will the tattooing process take? This is |
| refund policy? These are all important in | | | | important, especially if you are getting a tattoo on |
| determining service after the sale. | | | | your lunch break. All kidding aside, you will want to |
| Can I see samples of your work or do you have | | | | know how long to expect the process to take so |
| references? If you want to know about the | | | | that you can plan the rest of your day |
| quality of work, you should always ask for | | | | accordingly. |
| references in any business. | | | | This article is to be used for informational |
| How much will this cost? Before agreeing to a | | | | purposes only. The information contained herein is |
| specific tattoo design, you will want to know the | | | | not intended to be used in place of, or in |
| full cost involved. Large tattoos can be very | | | | conjunction with, professional medical advice. |
| costly, but even the smallest design can be | | | | Before deciding on getting a tattoo or having one |
| expensive if you are on a budget. Do yourself a | | | | removed, the patient must consult a licensed |
| favor and avoid any surprises - ask about the | | | | medical doctor for medical advice and/or to |
| costs upfront. | | | | determine the best course of action for his/her |
| How many tattoos have you done? This will give | | | | individual healthcare needs. |