Is it too risky for me to get a tattoo?

Question

I have very sensitive skin on my face and neck (I especially have VERY sensitive eyes/eyelids), and have had sensitive patches on the back of my knees as well. Of course I wouldn't get a tattoo in those areas, I was thinking around my back or hip area. If I got a tattoo, would it likely receive a reaction from other places/my entire body or just the localized area?

Answer 1

as an artist, i would send you to a dermatologist before i would agree to do work on you. and that is only if your skin condition was something worse than what i have seen in my career. i have seen people with psoriasis so bad their elbows and knees were white but they still got tats in other areas and no reactions. the suggestion to get something small was a good one. and not somewhere that clothes or such will rub and irritate it while healing. then go from there.

Answer 2

Any reaction you would have from a tattoo would be localized. The more sensitive your skin in general, the greater the irritation. People with very thin or pale skin (i.e. red heads) have more irritation than people with average skin. If the skin where you get the tattoo is normal, there should be only normal irritation. A reputable tattoo artist will make suggestions, and if he/she feels that a tattoo would be a poor idea, most of them will tell you. My artist has refused to tattoo clients because of skin issues.

Answer 3

I have very sensitive skin but I have never had any problems getting a tattoo. It is smart not to get a tattoo on your most sensitive areas. Get something small to start out with and see how you do.

Answer 4

Reaction is usually local, unless you have an allergy to the ink. I have sensitive skin as well. I have had my tattoo for over 12 years, it still gets irritated.

Answer 5

IF I were you;
I would definitely, and most responsibly...seek the professoional opinion of a certified Dermatologist before you get a tat. Just in case, ya know?
PLUS....perhaps you can find remedy for these other areas that are sensitive.
If u take a chance, and get the tat w/o 1st seeing a dermatologist; u can never know b4hand if it will subsequently blur or heighten the chances that the tat will not heal properly.

L8R! God BLESS,
^7^

Answer 6

Extremely doubtful that you'd have a non-local reaction. You might want to talk to the artist first; they might be willing to (minimally at the cost of the needle they'll have to toss afterwards) do a 'dry run', where they put the needle to your skin without ink.
You would have the worst of it, since the endorphins wouldn't have a chance to kick in. There'd be no permanent mark, but you'd know.
I still think it's rather unlikely. If you can live without 100% certainty (well, until afterwards, anyhow), I'd say this part of the decision process shouldn't be a concern.

Answer 7

Just the localized area where the shin is punctured by the tattoo machine.

Answer 8

There is a 13% chance of getting an infection with any tattoo, this number is much higher than most surgeries. So if you have sensitive skin I would be very careful before getting a tattoo. If you decide that you want one anyways you can ask your doctor if he/she will prescribe you an antibiotic to take before and after getting the tattoo. Although doing this does not guarantees that you won't get an infection, it does reduces the chances.
Good Luck.

Answer 9

You should speak with the person doing it about using a special needle and even special ink made for people with allergies. They do have hypoallergenic needles and some places have gold needles. Look around and ask how they can make sure you dont get a reaction. It will cost you more though...

Answer 10

I have three tatts and never had a problem at all..but check with your tattooist...just remember less meet more pain eg shine ankle,more meet less pain eg back side,sholder