And if despite it all, you want to get it done, make sure you follow these basic steps:
First of all make sure the place is clean and hygienic. And so is the artist.
Do a research beforehand and make sure you go to the best. Do not compromise on quality. After all, it is a permanent mark on your skin.
Make sure you have company when getting a tattoo done. This would ease out the tension, make you less nervous and in certain cases they can also point out if something is going wrong which otherwise may escape your knowledge. Chances are that they might even encourage you to get more of such crazy things done to your body.
It would be better if you could get your hands onto your artist’s portfolios to make sure that their style is something that will fit your personality type. (Remember you will have this art on your body for the rest of your life).
Make sure the tattoo artist is wearing gloves.
The artist must not use a needle more than once.
Also to make sure that your new tattoo stays as vibrant and crisp as it can.
Read the instructions carefully to heal the tattoo after you get it done.
Ensure that the needles are sterilized.
Inform your radiologist of the permanent tattoos if undergoing MRI scanning.