Finding the Best Breast Cancer Tattoo Designs and Tattoo Advice

When you have lost a loved one to breast cancer and have made the decision to get a breast cancer tattoo in honor of a special person in your life, make sure you do your research before you get inked. Not only should the design and the location of the breast cancer tattoo be important to you, you will also want to make sure that the tattoo establishment which you will be visiting is up to par.

If this is your first visit to a tattoo parlor you might feel awkward and a bit intimidated. This is completely understandable so here are a few questions to ask and some general information about tattooing before you sit down in the tattoo artist's chair.

* First impressions are everything! If the shop doesn't look clean and neat - leave!

* Don't be shy. Ask about health department certificates or compliance records.

* Ask if grips, ink tubes and needles are cleaned in an Autoclave. (An autoclave uses pressurized steam to kill bacteria on equipment and is the best form for sterilization.)

* These items should then be stored in individual pouches and sealed with an indicator strip.

* Each pouch should be opened right in front of you.

* Needles in sterilized sealed pouches should ALWAYS be opened in front of you. When finished, they should be disposed of in a hazard waste container.

* The artist should be wearing gloves. Be particular about this! To avoid cross-contamination from other items, the gloves should be replaced if an item is dropped onto the floor, the artist walks away for any reason or they reach for any non-disposable items such as ink caps, ink bottles or lubricants.

* Because ink becomes contaminated during the tattoo process, ink should be poured into disposable plastic cups. When the artist refills the cups - they should not touch the tip of the ink bottle cap to the ink cup as to avoid any cross-contamination.

Armed with the basics we are now ready to talk a little bit about designs.

You will want to choose your tattoo artist wisely. It's perfectly fine to visit an establishment several times before making a final decision on which artist will ink your breast cancer tattoo. You will want to choose an artist that is willing to listen to your design wishes and one that will not try to steer you in another direction. Having said that... they are the professionals here so you will want to consider their input and suggestions but remember... ultimately you are the one who will be living with the design and location forever.

So many young people will get a tattoo while under pressure from their friends and won't ever think about the long term effects of having a tattoo. While it's wonderful living in the moment, these moments will eventually turn into your tomorrows. You may end up with regrets about getting that particular tattoo which seemed to be so right at the time.

You will want to think, think and re-think before you get inked! Choose just the right design that will show your respect for your friend or loved one who lost their battle with breast cancer or for those who have bravely fought their battle and won.

Deciding to get a breast cancer tattoo should not be taken lightly. Do your research... especially if this is your first tattoo. A tattoo of this nature is one you will want to give special consideration to before you decide to make it permanent.

Mary Edison is a tattoo enthusiast, writer and entrepreneur. She loves tats with attitude and meaning! Her friends say she has "Tattootude"! Visit [http://www.breastcancertattoo.info] or http://www.tattoos-for-women.info for more information about breast cancer tattoos and tattoo advice!

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