Don't forget to bring government issued photo ID with you to your appointment, its required! Cambridge Public Health Department Company Contact Information
Company Name: Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing
Address: 694 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-945-0317
TATTOO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND CONSENT FORM - As with any invasive procedure, tattooing may involve possible health risks. These risks may include:
- (a) pain, bleeding, swelling;
- (b) scarring, hypertrophic scarring, and keloid formation;
- (c) possible adverse or allergic reaction to ink / dye I pigment;
- (d) decreased ability of physician to locate skin melanoma in tattoo area;
- (e) possible nerve damage;
- (f) febrile (fever) illness;
- (g) tetanus; and
- (h) infection - local or systemic
- Unsterile equipment and needles can spread infectious diseases; it is extremely important to be sure that all equipment is clean and sanitary before use.
- The inks, or dyes, used for tattoos are color additives. Currently no color additives have been approved by the FDA for tattoos.
- Tattoos and micropigmentation / microblading should be considered permanent. Removal of a tattoo may require surgery or other medical procedures which in some cases may result in scarring or additional scarring of the skin. Tattoos may cause permanent discoloration. Inks / dyes / pigments may change color over time. Think carefully before getting a tattoo.
- Blood donations cannot be made for one year after getting a tattoo.
The Tattoo Practitioner should: - Properly and thoroughly cleanse the area before the tattooing procedure.
- Use sterilized equipment.
- Use sterile techniques.
- Provide information on the aftercare of the area receiving a tattoo, aftercare available at http://www.luckystattoo.org/tattoo-aftercare-instructions .
HEALTH HISTORY The following conditions may increase health risks associated with receiving a tattoo: (a) diabetes;
(b) hemophilia (bleeding);
(c) skin diseases, lesions, or skin sensitivities to soaps, disinfectants etc.;
(d) history of allergies or adverse reactions to pigments, dyes, or other sensitivities;
(e) history of epilepsy, seizures, fainting, or narcolepsy;
(f) use of medications such as anticoagulants, (such as coumadin) which thin the blood and/or interfere with blood clotting; and
(g) hepatitis or HIV infection I have read and understand the above information I do not have a condition that prevents me from receiving a tattoo I am not under the influence of any drug or alcohol I am not pregnant and don't suspect that I may be pregnant I consent to the performance of the tattooing procedure and I have been given verbal and written aftercare instructions as required by the Cambridge Body Art Regulation I am aware that all information disclosed will be kept confidential I am aware that a copy of this document will be provided to me Consult a health care provider for: (a) unexpected redness, tenderness or swelling at the site of the tattoo
(b) rash
(c) unexpected drainage at or from the site of the tattoo
(d) fever within 24 hours of the tattoo PROCEDURE FOR FILING A COMPLAINT
If there is any sign of injury, infection, complication or disease as a result of a tattoo procedure, first contact a healthcare provider for medical evaluation. Then notify this establishment and the CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 119 WINDSOR STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139. Phone: (617) 665-3848. Today's Date: December 21, 2024
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