Tattoo Infections

Getting a tattoo can be exciting and fun. Even if you don’t spend too much time deciding on what design or word to get inked into your skin, however, you should be sure to research your tattoo parlor beforehand. Places that do not use sanitary needles or maintain a clean environment may pose the threat of infection to customers.

Skin Infections

Because tattoos are essentially invasions of the skin, they put the body at risk of infection if they are not administered correctly or if the customer does not adequately care for the tattooed area. If you have recently received a tattoo, then you should follow the aftercare instruction and watch for the following signs of infection, should they arise:

• Inflammation and swelling
• Localized warmth
• Tenderness to the touch
• Strong pain in and around the site for a few days after being tattooed
• Fever
• Presence or pus or blood

Often, these infections are caused by an invasion of bacteria into the ink injection site. They can occur as a result of dirty needles, failing to follow aftercare instructions, or poor personal hygiene habits on the part of the tattoo artist.

Skin infections are often remedied through antibiotics and good cleaning of the tattoo site. If a skin infection is not treated in a timely manner, however, it can lead to more serious complications such as blood poisoning.

Contact Us

If you have suffered from a tattoo infection because of a negligent or unsanitary artist, you may have the right to claim compensation. Contact a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. today at 702-888-2222 to speak with an attorney about your legal options.