Acupuncture/Skin Piercing/Tattooing

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Acupuncture, Skin Piercing and Tattooing

Whilst not commonplace, complications caused by tattoos and skin piercing are well recognized and include local infection, septicaemia, hepatits, traumatic laceration, embedded studs, bleeding, nickel dermatitis, gold dermatitis, large scars, keloids, epidermal cysts, torn ear lobe syndrome, post-auricular pressure sores, and even frostbite due to ethyl chloride spray.

Whilst such infections are extremely rare due to Acupuncture it is still important that the correct precautions are adhered to.

For all such businessess the cleanliness of the premises and equipment and the correct operating procedures are essential to guarantee public safety and so avoid customers' suffering health complications. Anyone operating a business which involves the above activities must be registered with the Borough Council and must comply with local byelaws. All such premises and operators will need to be inspected prior to registration and for this there is a small charge.

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