What health conditions might prevent me from getting a tattoo?

What health conditions might prevent me from getting a tattoo?

Mark Schwab (Tattoo Artist) gives expert video advice on: What are the risks associated with getting a tattoo?; Can I get HIV from a tattoo needle? and more...

If you have any health conditions that might prevent you from getting a tattoo, it is a good idea to speak with your physician. However, if you have a heart condition or are pregnant, it is usually not a good idea to get started on a big tattoo project. Tattoos normally won't interfere with any kind of medical procedures. MRIs have a little bit of difficulty reading through tattoos from time to time, and diagnosing some melanomas or skin cancers can become more difficult because of the color of the pigment.