2007-02-11 10:45:46 · 8 answers · asked by labellefille 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Good info Rita, and true. Only in rare instances does eyeliner tattooing that was done with iron oxide based pigments react. The reaction is generally redness and irritation that subsides fairly quickly.
If carbon based inks are used, there are no issues at all with MRI, however these inks can migrate a little around the eyes so not too many cosmetic tattoo artists use them.
From time to time we hear about MRI facilities altogether refusing the study, however. I think it is based on ignorance. Also, sometimes it can be mind over matter when people think they are reacting, simply because of the stress being enclosed in that machine creates.
2007-02-11 14:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some tattoo ink contains tiny metal fragments in the pigment. The experts say those fragments can heat up and cause significant discomfort near the eyes. In my experience, we will still do the MRI, but we instruct the patient to speak up if they start feeling heat near their eyes. If that were to happen, we would put ice packs over they eyes and continue the study. But, I have never had to stop a study and apply ice packs to any patient with permanent eye make-up. Talk to the facility where you are scheduled for your MRI and ask what their policy is.
2007-02-14 08:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lissacal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of that. For my MRI I had to remove all piercings but all my tattoos were fine.
2007-02-11 14:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by viola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow the first persons answer is way cool. i have had tat's and mri's and have never been asked by a doc about tattoos. this is very interesting....thanks for sharing this info
2007-02-11 10:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mythbusters profiled this on a show a couple of years ago.
The end result was that the tatt might get a touch irritated, but nothing bad will happen.
2007-02-11 14:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Only if the pigment is metallic. Non metallic pigment won't react. The MRI works with magnets and all metals react with them.
2007-02-11 16:48:18 · answer #6 · answered by pbcccm 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://www.spcp.org/MRIinfo.htm
Sounds like you can still get an MRI, but your skin might be temporarily irritated or painful afterwards.
2007-02-11 10:48:51 · answer #7 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
never heard of this- most MRI questionnaires ask if you have had any pins, etc (metal parts) added to your bones. Also, if you have a pacemaker, any allergies, hip or knee replacements, etc. Ink has nothing to do with this procedure.
2007-02-11 10:55:13 · answer #8 · answered by longleggedfirecracker 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋