Although proper sterilization and care can reduce the risk of ... Contaminated needles or ink Not cleaning the wound properly after you get the tattoo Poor hygienic practices at the tattoo parlor ...

As a result, the body views a tattoo as a wound and sends out macrophages ... "What if you are forcing [white blood cells] to take care of these foreign clumps of pigment instead of doing immune ...

Long-term care Once your tattoo is fully healed ... By following these aftercare tips, you're not just caring for a wound - you're preserving a work of art. Your tattoo is an investment in ...