Negative effects of tattoos

A tattoo is a permanent kind of body art. A design is made by puncturing the skin with needles and injecting tattoo ink into the deep layer of the skin. Tattoos used to be done manually, that is, the tattoo artist would puncture the skin with a needle and inject the ink by hand. If you are thinking about getting a tattoo, you should understand that tattoos are permanent. Tattoo removal is difficult, expensive, and it’s difficult to completely remove the tattoo.

Tattoos mean different things to different people. For some, it’s an art, and for some, it reflects personality. But piercing needles into your skin can get not only painful but also scary. Tattoo breaks the tissues of the topmost layer of the skin, which can cause tattoo skin diseases like skin infections, allergic reactions, etc.

There are numerous side effects of tattooing. It can cause fever and chills to severe conditions like HIV. Tattoo inks have a high potential to cause severe damage to your body like skin cancer. Some people might develop an allergic reaction after getting a tattoo. This is usually related to the ink. Symptoms of an allergic reaction from tattoos can include a red rash, hives, and severe itchiness. Swelling can occur too. These effects can occur years after you get the tattoo. Blood borne diseases like Hepatitis B, C may be caused due to tattoos. If the equipment used to create your tattoo is contaminated with infected blood, you can contract various blood borne diseases .

Tattoos can significantly impact personal relationships and social interactions. They can also influence job satisfaction and employment opportunities. Some individuals hold negative judgments or stereotypes about people with tattoos, associating them with criminality or deviant behaviour.

Visible tattoos may be viewed as unprofessional or rebellious, potentially hindering employment prospects. Youths want to get these tattoos while they are still young, but as they grow and become mature, they regret why they had to get these tattoos.

Before you get a tattoo, think carefully about it. If you’re unsure or worried that you might regret it, don’t put it. Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into getting a tattoo, and don’t get a tattoo if you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Some of these tattoos are permanent and cannot be removed. One day your children will ask you why you put these tattoos and you won’t have an answer. Remember you won’t remain young forever.

God is pleased with the body that he gave you, a body that had no marks, so why decorate it ?
n Dr Manners Msongelwa/ +263 771 019 392/ Author/ Teacher/ Youth Coach