THIS STATEMENT IS TO BE GIVEN TO ALL BODY ART CLIENTS, AND IS TO BE
SIGNED BY THE CLIENT, PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY BODY ART PROCEDURE
BODY PIERCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
As with any invasive procedure, tattooing may involve possible health
risks. These risks may include: Pain, bleeding, swelling, infection
scarring of the area, and nerve damage.
THE BODY ART PRACTITIONER SHOULD
Properly and thoroughly clean the area before the procedure. Use ONLY
sterilized equipment. Use ONLY sterile techniques. Provide information
on the aftercare of the area receiving body piercings. Pain, bleeding,
swelling, infection scarring of the area, and nerve damage Un-sterile
equipment and needles can spread infectious diseases; it is extremely
important to be sure that all equipment is clean and sanitary before a
use. Tattoos and permanent makeup are not easily removed and, in some
cases, may cause permanent discoloration: think carefully before
getting a tattoo. The is also the possibility of an allergic reaction.
The inks or dyes used for tattoos are color additives. Currently, no
color additives have been approved by FDA for tattoos, including those
used in permanent make up Blood donations cannot be made for a year
after getting a tattoo or permanent makeup.
HEALTH HISTORY AND INFORMED CONSENT
The following conditions may increase health risks associated with
receiving body art:
diabetes
hemophilia (bleeding)
skin diseases, lesions, or skin sensitivities to soaps,
disinfectants etc.
history of allergies or adverse reactions to pigments, dyes, or
other sensitivities
history of epilepsy, seizures, fainting, or narcolepsy;
use of medications such as anticoagulants. (such as coumadin) which
thin the blood and/or interfere with blood clotting; and
hepatitis or HIV infection
PROCEDURE FOR FILING A COMPLAINT
If there is any injury, infection,complication or disease as a result
of a body art procedure notify this establishment and the following
local board of health at Salisbury Health Dept., 5 Beach Road,
Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952.