Disney Tattoos

[Leger13]

Well,I have an appointment tomorrow, but have run into a bit of a snag. I had a total hip replacement two years ago, and my ortho advises against getting the tat. Seems he is worried of a blood infection that will go directly to my hip and undo all the surgery - he says to really think about it - if it's worth the risk. Now I am all nervous about getting one. How common are these infections, and have any of your heard of someone with one? I ended up designing a ladybug, but her spots are hearts (I call my dd luvbug) and one of the spots is a hidden mickey. The tattoo artist took my design and tweeked it really nice with some scroll work around it -very feminine and pretty. Another problem I ran into is hearing that red is the one of the worst colors to get because of allergic reactions to the color (boy do I sound paranoid or what LOL!!) I figure I can always color the ladybug pink - my favorite color - in case I might be allergic. Help!! - I was looking forward to this for so long and now I'm a bundle of nerves!!

I'm getting two on monday

I have two tattoos already. I have never once heard of anyone getting an infection from a tattoo if they picked a shop that was clean. I'm sure that infections from tattoos exist but out of all the stories about tattoos I've read and all the friends I have with tattoos I've never heard anything like that. Just make sure the tattoo shop you are going to is clean! Ask them to show you where they clean their tools and also make sure they open a NEW needle in front of you! Also, I have never heard of anyone being allergic to a specific color. But, all I have is black so far. I'm getting my first color tattoo on Monday and it will probably have red in it. I think you would be alright if you do your research but don't do it unless you are absolutely sure you want to. If you do get it we want to see pictures though

 

[Disney1976]

I'm getting two on monday

I have two tattoos already. I have never once heard of anyone getting an infection from a tattoo if they picked a shop that was clean. I'm sure that infections from tattoos exist but out of all the stories about tattoos I've read and all the friends I have with tattoos I've never heard anything like that. Just make sure the tattoo shop you are going to is clean! Ask them to show you where they clean their tools and also make sure they open a NEW needle in front of you! Also, I have never heard of anyone being allergic to a specific color. But, all I have is black so far. I'm getting my first color tattoo on Monday and it will probably have red in it. I think you would be alright if you do your research but don't do it unless you are absolutely sure you want to. If you do get it we want to see pictures though

I have 3 tattoos that were done by a very clean shop (new needles, autoclave machines, the artists always wear gloves and change them out should they take breaks, etc). One of the tattoos I had was done in stages over several hours as well. Never had a problem until last year.

The last tattoo I had done was on my calve, and it got infected. Aside from weeks of pain and suffering (think burning, terrible itchiness, and lots of yellow pus) I can tell you I spent nearly $1,000 on medical bills and prescription medications, especially since the first doctor told me it was an allergic reaction so the medicine he prescribed never worked.

According to my doctor, ANY tattoo bears a risk of infection, no matter how clean the parlor is. That's because the needle is cutting into your skin, and then you are putting a foreign substance (ink) into the wound, making it even more ripe for infection.

If your doctor has warned you to be careful, I would heed their advice over the advice of any tattoo artist.

 

[IloveWINNIEthePOOH]

Here it is with color. Going to get more though. My skin started to get really puffy and wouldn't take any more ink. Lol.

 

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Thanks for the advise. I think I am going to hold off - at least for today. I went to the parlor - which by the way is health inspected, and comes highly recommended - and the artist was very understanding. I just want to be sure and not jepardize my hip transplant. When I finally get it done I will be sure to post it here. Thanks again.

 

[allfordisney]

name the ride!
=P

 

[Leger13]

name the ride!
=P

Pirates of The Caribbean.

Great tat!!

edit: and now I'm second guessing myself and thinking it might even be Splash Mountain

 

[allfordisney]

haha no it's definitely POTC!
and thank you, it hurt.. a lot..
=P

 

[luvthemouse71]

Well,I have an appointment tomorrow, but have run into a bit of a snag. I had a total hip replacement two years ago, and my ortho advises against getting the tat. Seems he is worried of a blood infection that will go directly to my hip and undo all the surgery - he says to really think about it - if it's worth the risk. Now I am all nervous about getting one. How common are these infections, and have any of your heard of someone with one? I ended up designing a ladybug, but her spots are hearts (I call my dd luvbug) and one of the spots is a hidden mickey. The tattoo artist took my design and tweeked it really nice with some scroll work around it -very feminine and pretty. Another problem I ran into is hearing that red is the one of the worst colors to get because of allergic reactions to the color (boy do I sound paranoid or what LOL!!) I figure I can always color the ladybug pink - my favorite color - in case I might be allergic. Help!! - I was looking forward to this for so long and now I'm a bundle of nerves!!

Many physicians and surgeons are on the conservative side. I work in the OR, and when we get a patient with ink, sometimes they make little comments. I think your doc may be biased! I've had multiple surgeries and I have 4 tattoos and I've never had a problem. I also have a tat that has red in it and I didn't have a problem. As long as you're not putting the tat over a fresh incision, I think you'll be fine.

Go to a shop that has their Dept. of Health license displayed so you can see if it's up to date. Don't be ashamed to ask questions either. They should have an autoclave on premises to sterilize equipment. It goes without saying that the artist should wear gloves. Also, they should be using little individual cups of ink for each client, as well as sterile needles. Follow the aftercare instructions religiously. I love my tats and want a fifth one...just not sure what and where..If WDW had a shop on premises(I think Pleasure Island would be perfect!) I'd get another one in september.

 

[luvthemouse71]

I have 3 tattoos that were done by a very clean shop (new needles, autoclave machines, the artists always wear gloves and change them out should they take breaks, etc). One of the tattoos I had was done in stages over several hours as well. Never had a problem until last year.

The last tattoo I had done was on my calve, and it got infected. Aside from weeks of pain and suffering (think burning, terrible itchiness, and lots of yellow pus) I can tell you I spent nearly $1,000 on medical bills and prescription medications, especially since the first doctor told me it was an allergic reaction so the medicine he prescribed never worked.

According to my doctor, ANY tattoo bears a risk of infection, no matter how clean the parlor is. That's because the needle is cutting into your skin, and then you are putting a foreign substance (ink) into the wound, making it even more ripe for infection.

If your doctor has warned you to be careful, I would heed their advice over the advice of any tattoo artist.

Actually, surgeries are a hotbed for infection. Hospitals are hands down the most filthy places you can imagine.People are shocked when I say that, but it's true. It makes me cringe when people bring their babies in there to see Grandma, and let the kid crawl around the floor. Bleechh. We get more patients that come to us with infections they picked up in the hospital or as a result of their surgery. My point is that anything in life has risk. I ended up with a nasty abscess because of an overzealous dental hygienist. Your experience is a horrible one, but I can honestly say, you're the first person I've heard of that has had that happen(out of people that went to a licensed place.).

I think she should think about it too, but most of us who have ink have emerged unscathed.

 

[Leger13]

Many physicians and surgeons are on the conservative side. I work in the OR, and when we get a patient with ink, sometimes they make little comments. I think your doc may be biased! I've had multiple surgeries and I have 4 tattoos and I've never had a problem. I also have a tat that has red in it and I didn't have a problem. As long as you're not putting the tat over a fresh incision, I think you'll be fine.

Go to a shop that has their Dept. of Health license displayed so you can see if it's up to date. Don't be ashamed to ask questions either. They should have an autoclave on premises to sterilize equipment. It goes without saying that the artist should wear gloves. Also, they should be using little individual cups of ink for each client, as well as sterile needles. Follow the aftercare instructions religiously. I love my tats and want a fifth one...just not sure what and where..If WDW had a shop on premises(I think Pleasure Island would be perfect!) I'd get another one in september.

I totally agree with you that WDW should put a tattoo shop on property. I would pay top dollar to get a disney tattoo there!!

Actually, surgeries are a hotbed for infection. Hospitals are hands down the most filthy places you can imagine.People are shocked when I say that, but it's true. It makes me cringe when people bring their babies in there to see Grandma, and let the kid crawl around the floor. Bleechh. We get more patients that come to us with infections they picked up in the hospital or as a result of their surgery. My point is that anything in life has risk. I ended up with a nasty abscess because of an overzealous dental hygienist. Your experience is a horrible one, but I can honestly say, you're the first person I've heard of that has had that happen(out of people that went to a licensed place.).

I think she should think about it too, but most of us who have ink have emerged unscathed.

well said

 

[Leger13]

So, after much drama with trying to find the right tattoo shop (the one that I was origionally going to go to decided to be a bunch of A-Holes) I found an awesome place with the best tattoo artist I have worked with yet and got both my Disney tattoos last night!

Here's a picture of the one on my wrist

and here's a picture of the one on the side of my right calf (sorry it's a little bloody still in the pic....)

This is my first time getting anything in color and I'm super happy with it

 

[stitchsfourkids]

subscribing! Have been thinking about getting another tattoo on the small of my back and want it to be disney. My husband says that that is too sexy of a place to put disney...I disagree!!!

 

[iggbees]

and here's a picture of the one on the side of my right calf (sorry it's a little bloody still in the pic....)

This is my first time getting anything in color and I'm super happy with it

how cute that stitch is! i've thought about getting one of the disney cuties. they're so freaking adorable. if i do i'd get minnie i think (for my mom).

 

[luvthemouse71]

I'm thinking of my fifth one being the "Nurse Minnie" image..it's on a watch that I own as well as a pin. That way, it would be a Disney tattoo but would also incorporate my career..I always meant to get a celebratory tattoo when I passed my Boards(2006) but never got around to it. Maybe in May around my birthday.

 

[luvthemouse71]

It was over before I knew it! With a break after he did the outline, it took a good 45 minutes to an hour. Piece of cake!

Just out of pure curiousity, do you guys find the outline to be the worst part, or the filling in? I think the outline is the worst part but other people I've asked have said the coloring in was the worst.

 

[Disney1976]

Just out of pure curiousity, do you guys find the outline to be the worst part, or the filling in? I think the outline is the worst part but other people I've asked have said the coloring in was the worst.

I find that getting the coloring is the worst ONLY when they seem to get close to the outline. Then it really smarts. That's just me. I think a lot also depends on where you are getting the tattoo done. I'm not yet brave enough to do my ribs or chest. The artist that I use has done his Adam's Apple (said that was really hard because he couldn't swallow while they were inking him) and inside his lip! Ouch!

 

[Leger13]

how cute that stitch is! i've thought about getting one of the disney cuties. they're so freaking adorable. if i do i'd get minnie i think (for my mom).

Thank you I love the disney cuties too. The Minnie would be awesome. You should go for it!

I'm thinking of my fifth one being the "Nurse Minnie" image..it's on a watch that I own as well as a pin. That way, it would be a Disney tattoo but would also incorporate my career..I always meant to get a celebratory tattoo when I passed my Boards(2006) but never got around to it. Maybe in May around my birthday.

oh what a good idea. Double meaning tattoos are some of the best ones. I think you should get it!

Just out of pure curiousity, do you guys find the outline to be the worst part, or the filling in? I think the outline is the worst part but other people I've asked have said the coloring in was the worst.

For me, I find the shading to be worse than the outline. I think maybe because there are more needles involved.

 

[declansdad]

Just out of pure curiousity, do you guys find the outline to be the worst part, or the filling in? I think the outline is the worst part but other people I've asked have said the coloring in was the worst.

For me the outline is worse, although neither are that bad. A tattoo artist explained to me that the outline hurst more because there is only one needle and you haven't released lots of endorphins to deal with the pain.

 

[FanOfStitch]

Just out of pure curiousity, do you guys find the outline to be the worst part, or the filling in? I think the outline is the worst part but other people I've asked have said the coloring in was the worst.

I think the outline is worse, once that is done you're pretty much numb anyway. Although I can't say that any really "hurt" except the one on the back of my neck. After 2 hours, it was getting pretty raw.

 

[IloveWINNIEthePOOH]

The one on my foot- the outline hurt worse.

The one on my back- the outline I couldn't even feel, and the shading/coloring was horrendous!! I was making "poop" faces, as the tattoo artist called it. Haha.