Preliminary reconnaissance

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This preliminary information informs you about the process, the possible risks and the legal aspects of a tattoo. It is based on the applicable legal principles to ensure transparency and safety for you and the person doing the tattoo.

This ensures that everything goes as smoothly as possible for everyone involved in your tattoo appointment and that there are no unwanted surprises or false expectations regarding a tattoo.

Rechtliche Grundlagen
  • Legal basis
    • Consent requirement (§ 630d BGB) – A tattoo is a physical procedure for which your express
      consent is required. You will be comprehensively informed about the procedure and possible risks beforehand.
    • Legal capacity (§§ 104, 106 BGB) – You must be of legal age (at least 18 years old) and legally competent to consent to the procedure.
    • Liability and warranty (§§ 276, 631 BGB) – The person performing the tattoo is liable for the proper execution, but not for complications that arise from incorrect care or undisclosed health problems.
    • Data protection (Art. 7 GDPR) – Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and used only for documenting the procedure and for legal purposes.
  • Information about tattooing
    • Tattooing procedure – Your skin is cleaned and disinfected. The motif is prepared, a stencil is created if necessary and transferred to the skin. The tattoo ink is introduced into the skin using sterile needles.
    • Duration and pain – The duration varies depending on the size and level of detail of the tattoo. Pain depends on the part of the body and your personal sensitivity.
    • Care instructions – Before the tattoo, you will receive detailed care instructions. It is important to keep the tattooed area clean and avoid direct sunlight, chlorinated water or friction.
  • Possible risks and complications
    • Circulatory reactions – Fainting, dizziness or similar circulatory problems can occur during the tattooing process.
    • Local reactions – Redness, swelling or mild pain are normal and usually disappear after a few days.
    • Infections – Improper care can cause infections. With good hygiene you can minimize this risk.
    • Allergies – Allergic reactions to dyes or disinfectants may occur. Inform the person doing the tattoo about any known allergies.
    • Scarring – In rare cases, healing problems can result in scars.
    • Long-term changes – Over time, tattoos can fade or lose shape due to skin aging and weight fluctuations.
  • Exclusion criteriaA tattoo will not be performed if the following contraindications exist
    • you are pregnant or breastfeeding
    • you have skin problems such as psoriasis, neurodermatitis or fresh injuries in the desired area
    • du krank bist, Fieber hast oder Infektionen vorliegen
    • du Blutverdünner oder Immunsuppressiva einnimmst
    • you are allergic to tattoo inks or disinfectants (possible after consulting a doctor)

 

Before your tattoo appointment, it is important to know all the relevant information in order to be well prepared. Please consult the information provided carefully or contact us directly if you have any questions - together we can ensure that your tattoo is a perfect and long-lasting result!