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Helpful FAQs About Our Tattoo Work

Convert your ideas into beautiful tattoos! Want to commemorate a special event, person, or moment? Allow us to design and create a stunning tattoo for you.

This is an amazing way to showcase those special moments or people who have been a part of making your life wonderful. If you are thinking of getting a tattoo, you have reached the right place.

Having served Wisconsin Rapids, WI for over 20 years, we'll work closely with you to give you breathtaking tattoos that you will love. Call us for a FREE quote on your next tattoo. Contact Images in Ink Tattooing today!
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Commonly Asked Questions About Getting a Tattoo

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Is tattooing safe?
Yes, if proper sterilization and infection control standards are practiced by the studio you have chosen. Basically, this means anything that comes in contact with blood or body fluids must either be disposed of (single-use) or sterilized (autoclaved).
How do I know if proper standards are being followed?
First, look around! Is the studio clean and professional looking? Appearances can tell you a lot. Then, ask the following questions:
  • Does the studio practice "universal precautions?"
  • Is there an autoclave?
  • Are the needles and other items single use?
  • Are OSHA-approved disinfectants used?
A professional studio takes pride in its safe tattooing procedures and won't mind answering your concerns.
What are "universal precautions?"
Universal precautions are a part of the blood-borne pathogens rule, issued by the OSHA. It's applicable to any health service environment, including tattooing, in which contact with blood and body fluids is present. It means that all infection control procedures and practices are followed all the time. No exceptions.
What does the term “single-use” needle mean?
This means that every set of needles used to apply your tattoo are brand new. They're individually packaged, sealed, and autoclaved. An indicator strip on the package changes color when processing has occurred. After use, the needles are disposed of. One needle, one customer.
What about inks and other materials?
All ointments, pigments, gloves, ink cups, razors, etc., used to apply your tattoo are discarded after use. Nothing is reused. This eliminates any possibility of contamination of materials. After the tattoo procedure has been completed, the work area surfaces are disinfected with an EPA-approved veridical, which kills any surface bacteria or viruses.
Ok, what about "AIDS?"
It takes 10 microliters (equivalent to 10 drops) of blood and deep intramuscular puncture to transmit the HIV. Since tattoo needles are solid core (not hollow like a syringe) and the tattoo is applied just beneath the skin's surface, it is highly unlikely.
 
There has never been a documented case of AIDS transmission from tattooing.
 
The Alliance of Professional Tattooists Inc was established in 1992 as a nonprofit educational organization. Its primary concern is the continuing education of artists and their apprentices in the practice of infection control as well as the establishment and implementation of professional standards and practices with regard to health and safety within the tattoo industry.
 
Over 700 tattoo artists have successfully completed the "Preventing Disease Transmission in Tattooing" course taught by Dr. Kris Sperry, a forensic pathologist from Atlanta, Georgia. This course is an intense, in-depth study of infection control, the facts and cycles of disease transmission, and the practical application of proper standards of practice to eliminate risks.
 
In addition, the APT makes available educational information and materials to the general public, press, medical authorities, and government agencies to clarify issues relating to the prevention of disease transmission within the tattoo environment.
 
It's the goal of the APT to educate both artists and clients alike that when proper standards are learned and applied, tattooing is a safe expression of art.
Tattoo aftercare
Remove bandage after 2 hours, DO NOT RE-BANDAGE. Wash tattoo with your hand (make sure hand is clean) using warm, soapy water. Rinse with cold water. Don't over soak your tattoo. Keep out of the direct spray of the shower. Pat dry and DO NOT rub with towel.
 
For 7 to 10 days or until tattoo is healed, apply Vitamin A & D Ointment, Bacitracin, or Zinc Oxide Ointment 3 to 4 times daily after washing the tattoo. Keep tattoo moist. If you are allergic to these ointments, use a water-based lotion such as Curel.
 
Tattoo will flake. DO NOT pick at the flakes or you may pull the color out. Try not to let clothing rub on your tattoo while it is healing. NO swimming or sun tanning until healed. Apply a high-SPF sunblock to the tattoo after it's healed to prevent fading.
Get FREE quotes on your next tattoo.
Call us at 715-423-6656.
Visit Images in Ink Tattooing located at 1347 8th St. South for exclusively designed permanent tattoos.
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