As far as telling your tattoo artist your medical history goes, it’s true that you’re not required to divulge this information. Even most release forms don’t ask for specifics, although they may ask if there is any reason you think getting the procedure would not be safe for you. Don’t be a fool – just be honest. Trust me, tattoo artists understand the “need” to get ink despite the odds. And many of them have had to deal with health problems of their own. But if they know what to expect, they can be prepared for possible complications. They are not there to judge you, and if it’s at all possible for them to give you the tattoo without putting you or themselves at serious risk, they will.
But My Doctor is Against Body Art!
Then maybe you should get a new doctor! Seriously, though, I get this a lot from people that write me about medical issues and I recommend they speak to their physician. They cringe at the thought because they already “know” what the answer is going to be because their physician isn’t favorable to body art. Well, that very well may be, but let me remind you (and feel free to remind your physician) that they are paid for theirprofessional opinion, not their personal beliefs. I don’t care what they personally feel about you wanting a tattoo or piercing – their job is to tell you if it is a medically sound or dangerous option. If they can’t keep their individual ideology to themselves, then maybe it really is time to find a new doctor.
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