In this day and age, tattoos are very common. In fact, a study done in 2006 by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology estimated that roughly one in four people between the ages of 18 and 50 have at least one tattoo, if not more. Even with tattoos being so common, many people don’t really know much about them. Tattoos are sometimes still considered odd, questionable and even taboo. The purpose of these questions and answers is to give you information about tattoos, dispel some of the myths involving them, and help you decide if it’s a good idea to get one.

1) Would it be a good idea to get a tattoo while drunk/high/on painkillers to avoid the pain?

No, getting a tattoo while intoxicated would be a very, very bad idea. Most drugs that dull pain, such as alcohol or aspirin, also cause blood flow problems such as clotting issues. When you get a tattoo you are being cut, even if only a little. Being tattooed while under the influence of any drug could cause complications that could lead to very serious loss of blood, or other medical problems. If you’re going to get a tattoo, make sure you’re sober and clean of any foreign substances.

2) All I need to do to get a good tattoo is to find a good tattoo artist, right?

Well, certainly, if you have no fear of life threatening diseases. Since tattooing involves sticking a needle into your skin, you should always inspect a tattoo shop for cleanliness. Check for germicidal soap, check to make sure they don’t re-use needles and check to make sure the artist always wears latex gloves when he or she tattoos a person. You should also check to see if the tattoo artist or their shop belongs to one of several national tattoo artist groups; these groups often have fairly strict requirements and check up on their members fairly often.

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