Tattoos are always an appealing idea; getting an awesome tattoo can be a super exciting and fun experience that will last you a lifetime. However, under all the fun and excitement lie the difficulties of proper tattoo healing and avoiding complications during and after the tattoo process.

So, if you’re thinking of getting a tattoo, it is essential for you to inform and educate yourself prior to the appointment. In the following paragraphs, we’ll go over some of the most common tattoo side effects and risks everyone should be aware of. So, without further ado, let’s get started!

The Most Common Tattoo Side Effects

In the majority of the cases, tattoo complications or side effects occurring during the very tattooing process or right after one has been tattooed. The reason for this lies in the fact that a tattoo is an open wound. So between the exposure of the body to all sorts of germs and infectious particles to improper healing, the first 24 to 48 hours are generally the most important ones to avoid side effects and complications.

However, if anything does occur, it is generally in the form of the following side effects;

Skin Infection

One of the most common side effects of tattoos is skin infections. There are numerous reasons skin infections occur. For example;

• One has been tattooed with contaminated tools
• One has been exposed to bacteria, viruses, and pathogens during the tattooing process
• One is experiencing skin and blood infections
• One has been tattooed in a contaminated environment
• One has been tattoed by an amateur who didn’t clean the setting or didn’t wear new and clean gloves
• One didn’t follow a proper aftercare routine
• One applied Vaseline onto a fresh tattoo

Skin infections often manifest in inflamed and raised tattoo skin areas. There is also excessive oozing of the plasma and ink from the tattoo, and in some cases even bleeding.