Tattoos

[cujos]

I am taking an anticoagulant medicine and am an avid tattoo collector. I haven't gotten tattooed recently but am considering it. Any advice? Experiences?

[BobD Volunteer]

Do you usually bleed when tattooed? If so then this may take longer to stop than before. I know that acupuncture is seldom a problem but not sure how deep the tattoo needle goes. Not my taste but each to their own. I would discuss with your tattooist and explain as I am sure if they are reputable they will understand and know the answer.

[Goldfish_]

Yes you are obviously more likely to bleed, which may bother the tattooist, but shouldn't be a big problem.

[eleanor--1941]

The first thing I would do is speak to my GP and take medical advice,if anything went wrong e.g.infection or blood poisoning,who knows what trouble you could be in.

elbos.

[Emsysy]

Are you guys addicted to tattoos. I just don't get it. There has to be some kind of psychology working here !

And just how a lady can deface herself with such ugly adornments........ who (or what) do they attract ?

[Hidden in reply to Emsysy]

Each to their own I say

[cujos in reply to Emsysy]

Tattoos aren't meant to "attract" per say. They are an artistic expression of the artist and collector.

[Emsysy]

But should this artistic expression be displayed on nature's ( or God's) most wonderful creation ?

[Hidden in reply to Emsysy]

Mines not on display at all times

[cujos in reply to Emsysy]

Absolutely!

[Vivante]

The answer is NO. There are too many risks. Bleeding, obviously, infection yes. Please do not put yourself at risk of harm. I bleed at the slightest scratch. Keep well and steer clear of tattoos.