What Do You Know About Tattoos and Body Piercing?

Tattooing has been done as a decorative practice since ancient times. It's now also being used for some cosmetic medical procedures and for permanent makeup applications. Find out more about tattoos and piercings by taking this quiz.

1. How is a permanent tattoo applied to the skin?

A. With a brush using permanent paintB. With 1 or more needles that apply dyesC. With a patch that's applied to the skinD. None of the above

2. How long does it take the tattoo to heal?

A. 24 hoursB. 48 hoursC. 3 daysD. 2 weeks or longer

3. What health problems may be linked with getting a tattoo?

A. Hepatitis BB. Allergic reaction to the dyesC. Bacterial infectionD. All of the above

4. Tattoos are permanent. But as time passes, they may no longer be desired. Why?

A. The pigments can fade with time or the image becomes blurryB. The tattoo can become an embarrassing or painful reminder of someone or somethingC. The permanent makeup no longer flatters an aging faceD. All of the above

5. It may be difficult, but some tattoos can be removed. What procedure is used to do this?

A. Laser treatmentsB. DermabrasionC. Skin graftingD. CryotherapyE. A and B

6. When checking out tattoo shops, what should you look for?

A. An autoclave for sterilizing nondisposable toolsB. Sterile needles used only onceC. New gloves used for each procedureD. All of the above

7. How can you find a reputable tattooist?

A. State health departmentB. Local health departmentC. A and BD. None of the above

8. Besides the ear, what is one of the most common sites among women for body piercing?

A. EyebrowB. NavelC. NippleD. Nose

9. Which problem can develop from a body piercing?

A. Chipped or broken teethB. Abscesses or boilsC. A permanent hole in the nose or eyebrowD. All of the above

10. Besides cleanliness and good hygiene, what else should a piercing shop offer?

A. Nonallergenic (or hypoallergenic) jewelryB. Free earringsC. Piercing gunsD. All of the above

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