With getting a tattoo or peircing is it 100% safe, no risk of disease? do they use new needles everytime?

im in australia,, by the way

years ago i got my eyebrow peirced,, i waited 6 months and got an aids test,, lmao,, im a paranoid person, lol

only cos i once read that 10% off people with aids and hep c caught it from a peircing or tattoo,, so i stressed cos of that

now before i get another piercing i want to make sure its 100% risk free, thanx

Australia has very high higene standards and the tattoo industry is highly regulated when it comes to using needles.

Most places use new needles - you can call the shop and check if you are unsure. Some places re-use but serilise them - i wouldnt go to a place like that.

I've got two tatts and am perfectly healthy... :)

Nothing is ever 100% risk free. If you go to a reputable piercing studio, they will use brand new needles that have been sterilized. People who get Hep C from piercing or tattoo needles are usually DIY jobs or went to absolutely horrible places. Needles are cheap, it would take more effort to re-use them than to just get new ones. AIDS is also very hard to transmit through piercing needles, as the virus is very fragile and dies upon exposure to air. Hep C is a valid concern when it comes to used piercing needles as it can live up to 8 days outside the body and on surfaces. A reputable studio knows this and has extensive training in cross contamination and blood-borne pathogens. Just be sure when you go that all tools, needles and jewelry come from new un-opened packages. You can ask to see their certifications and autoclave if you're worried (I never get offended when people want to see this type of thing.)

Okay, any good studio will use new needles for any ink or piercing every time- if they don't open fresh in front of you- haul outta there! There is no risk of aids or any blood/body fluid contagious disease if this is done as the needle has never been in contact with any one else. The other answerers are quite right, the ones that get these type of diseases had them done by a friend or did them their selves with out sterile equipment and shared it around.
The only risk is as both tattooing and piercing creates an open wound there is a risk of infection, but keep them cleaned with boiled sea-salt water and this is reduced to nearly no risk. Its about the same as having a cut on your hand in terms of infection risk!
I hopes this reassures you, go get decorated!

I SHOULD HOPE THEY'RE USING A BRAND NEW NEEDLE!!!!! Actually new needles is a requirement and if they don't, get the hell out of there. Even take a look around at the place your getting done making it sure it looks clean before you let them touch you. The place where I got my tattoo done was immaculate and the needles were wrapped in sterilised, air tight packaging right up until the moment my tattoo artist started the tattoo.

As for it being 100% risk... it doesn't exist!!!!! There will always be some area of risk because you cannot always guarantee that. Disease and infection control is your responsibility as well. Do you research into the best places to go.

Know where you are going and tell them about your fears. They will most likely show you exactly what they do to sterilize, etc.

I used to do sculptured nails and if any of my clients even stuttered the least little bit about germs, etc, I'd go thru the process I used-to reassure them.

You are in full blown mid-life crisis. If you do this safely it is just not going to help you. I got my last one in the basement of a Hells Angels bar in Amsterdam. I think you need to get a maori tat in the Tasman. You will not regret it. A tat without a harrowing story to go with it is not worth the time.

Depends on the shop. Make sure they put a new needle - out of the wrapper - into the machine in front of you. Nothing is 100% risk free, you have to be proactive.

Yes they use new needles and get inspected for sanitation. People who get diseases from it normally are the ones who get them done at parties or someones house. If you go to pro than you will be fine =)

It is risk to take if youu get them done at a party or a house but getting at a proffesional is perfectly ffline/

As long as you go to a reputable artist or tattoo shop. DO NOT get them done at a house party!!! In my state all the shops are state regulated and have to pass strict guidelines.

LMAO

Laura you make me laugh! That's why we luv ya xxxxx

I agree with what Rouge says.

(thanks for making me smile on such a sad day xxx)