Tattooing differs from injecting drugs. The needles used in Tattooing are not hollow. They do, however, travel back and forth Through a tube that acts as an ink reservoir. It dips the tip of the tube into the ink, which draws a little into the tube.
Obviously there is some concern about getting a tattoo because when you get a tattoo, you risk getting an infection, pain and wonder about the possibilities of infectious diseases. The process needs to be better understood.
1. Infectious Diseases
There has been some concern recently regarding transmittable diseases (particularly Hepatitis-B and AIDS [HIV]) and tattoo shops. Just as in a dentist’s office, as long as the area is strictly sanitized, it will reduce your chances for infection.