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[quote=GUEST60198,328433]Leonardo~ You’re welcome. I’m happy to shed any light on the subject that I can. Concerning the military & tattoos, it’s interesting to see just how leniently the (U.S.) services regard tattoos these days. Having been out of the business for several years now, I was surprised, frankly (as well as a little dismayed... but that’s another subject). Army Changes Tattoo Policy http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/a/tattoopolicy.htm “The change was made because Army officials realized the number of potential recruits bearing skin art had grown enormously over the years.” On the subject of tattooists reusing needles, I’d suggest that one should be most wary of non-professionals or semi-professionals such as beginners/amateurs who might be tattooing out of their homes, etc.. In the US, at least, reputable, “professional” tattooists aren’t going to risk someone’s health (especially their own & their families’, etc.!), or at very least, risk reputation & business to save the tiny cost of a new needle. Also, health concerns such as proper sterilization, prophylactic measures to prevent cross-contamination, etc., etc., are taught, well-known, and in some areas, mandated, to serious tattoo artists. FWIW, a few years ago, pre-made needles were relatively expensive. Today, however, imported tattoo needles are so INexpensive that it’d be ridiculous to reuse an old needle. Heck, beyond the obvious reasons, it’s simply not worth the time nor the effort to maintain an old needle. Frankly, if looking for a tattooist, I’d be much more concerned about the cross-contamination issue as it pertains to the artist’s work environment. Consider contaminated hands/gloves touching the tattoo machines, work table, bottles of inks, various dispensers, light switches, etc., etc., ad nauseam, and think about what might be found on such items if looked at under a microscope… Guest60198[/quote]
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