In recent times it has practically become one more urban legend and / or a true myth about the world of body art and, more specifically, of the tattoo. Tattooing with a cold, is it possible? Will I run any additional risk if I decide to get a tattoo with a cold?
The truth is that this is a fairly common question. And it is that, it may be the case that, arriving at the expected appointment to go to the tattoo studio, when we get out of bed that long-awaited day we find an unexpected cold. Therefore, below we are going to talk about the risks we can run if we find ourselves in this situation.
The risks of tattooing with a cold
Firstly, We want to remind you that in Tatuantes We are not doctors, and the advice we can give you is simply common sense.. If you have any questions, it is best to contact a doctor, who will know how to answer and guide you much better.
That said, although they are cool and can be very happy and on top of that we have a fabulous time while they tattoo us, the truth is that tattoos are no joke. So yes do you think you are sick or you may be, keep these questions in mind:
- Tattoos are a large open wound that will take a few days to heal. The worse you are, the more likely you are to catch an infection, and the more time your body will need to recover from both the cold and the tattoo. It may not even heal well and the end result leaves a lot to be desired, which would be a waste of money and a risk for both you and the tattoo artist.
- Consult with your doctor before going to the appointment, and more with the times. In fact, the symptoms of a cold can easily be confused with those of the coronavirus. In many countries it is not only recommended, but mandatory, to quarantine if you suspect that you have caught it, or to do a PCR test or similar. That is why it is vital that you are clear about all the obligations for which you are responsible.
- Even if it is not the coronavirus and it is just a simple cold, it is better to cancel the appointment, not even for education. You can infect the tattoo artist and make him lose days of work and clients (most of them are self-employed, so try to make things easy for them, they already have it quite complicated, poor people).
- By the way, they say that, on top, tattoos hurt more if you're sickProbably because you are no longer feeling well and your resistance to pain has decreased significantly. In addition, it is very likely that afterwards you will feel even worse, due to the double job that the immune system has: treating the tattoo and the cold. Another reason to stay at home if you are not feeling well!
- Finally, there are symptoms of colds that can directly impact the quality of the tattoo. A persistent cough, for example, will inevitably cause the body to move, which can obviously affect the final look of the tattoo.
Side effects of medicines
When you have a cold, the most common thing is to drink something. Y, Although they seem harmless, the truth is that medicines usually carry a lot of side effects which can influence how the tattoo looks: for example, they can make the blood lighter, which would make you bleed more during the process. Or you may just find yourself drowsy or dizzy, which may cause you to have to stop the session because you feel awful.
If you recently had a cold
What if we have had a cold or been ill relatively recently? Although we feel good, we must bear in mind that the body takes a few days to recover, and that it is better to wait a while until we are fully recovered. Therefore, if you have to make a new appointment because you have a cold, try to make it at least two weeks. This will ensure that you have fully recovered and that your immune system is at one hundred percent.
By the way, It is highly recommended that you not only wait, but rest and eat a balanced diet to finish recovering. The better you take care of yourself, the sooner you can get a tattoo!
Getting tattooed while having an infection
You may have the doubt about whether it is wise to get a tattoo when you have an infection. The answer is very similar to when we have a cold: it is not wise or recommended, since our immune system is not totally well and, as we have said, this can affect the final appearance of the tattoo.
In addition, it is possible that, having an infection, you are taking antibiotics. Antibiotics, in addition to leaving you very down and not wanting to do anything, have many other side effects that can leave you and your tattoo a chrome. Therefore, it is best to wait at least one week after taking the last dose.
In conclusion, it is better not to get a tattoo while having a cold
Then, Is tattooing with a cold a risky activity? We are not facing a vital situation, but the truth is that, if you can postpone it, it is best to wait until we are fully recovered, especially if we are going to undergo a session of several hours to get a large tattoo. We must remember the premise that a tattoo is a wound on the skin and that, when we have colds, our defenses are not 100%.
Tattooing with a cold opens the door to the possibility of the tattoo becoming infected more easily. We will be more exposed to a possible infection during or after getting the tattoo. Logically, different factors come into play here. Every person is a world. Not all of us suffer from a simple constipation in the same way, and it also depends, as we have pointed out, on the size of the tattoo. A small tattoo of a phrase is not the same as making us a tattoo that occupies our entire back.
Ultimately, And as we have commented before, we must also bear in mind that certain medications that we can take to cure a cold can affect the blood and, therefore, have direct consequences during the tattoo making process. In short, whenever possible we should avoid tattooing with a cold.
We hope we have helped you make a decision when it comes to getting a tattoo with a cold. You see that is not a good idea at all. Tell us, what do you think about this topic? Have you ever had to cancel an appointment to get a tattoo because you were sick? Remember that you can tell us what you want, for this, you just have to leave us a comment!