Unlike other medical tattoos, you may have this done directly by your radiographer. If you prefer to have these tattoos done at a studio, your radiographer can draw marks for your tattoo artist to follow.
A post-mastectomy tattoo will appear on the chest. Meat tag tattoos are traditionally done on the upper rib cage, although sometimes these appear on the chest. Work with your doctor to determine the proper placement of radiotherapy tattoos. Medical alert tattoos appear on a variety of bodily locations. To increase the likelihood that a medical professional will see and recognize your tattoo, consider placing it on your wrist or forearm, where you’d normally wear a medical alert bracelet.
A clean environment. Tattoo artists wearing gloves. Certificates hanging on the wall, such as a certificate for a “blood borne pathogens” training course, and a CPR certification. Artists portfolios (to see the quality of their work).
A clean environment. Tattoo artists wearing gloves. Certificates hanging on the wall, such as a certificate for a “blood borne pathogens” training course, and a CPR certification. Artists portfolios (to see the quality of their work).
Be aware that tattoos can be expensive. Get a price from your tattoo artist before you begin and be sure you will be able to pay.
When the tattoo is finished, leave the bandage on for at least one hour. After one hour, remove the bandage and wash your tattoo with unscented antibacterial soap. After washing, apply a thin layer of unscented body lotion. Repeat this regimen once or twice per day, but no more than this. Avoid scratching, direct sunlight, swimming for 3-4 weeks until your tattoo is healed.
