There is very high risk of when getting HIV when having a tattoo, if new set of tools are not used on each person. Since there will always be a tendency of blood stain when a tattoo is being impressed on someone, HIV can easily pass from the blood of an infected tattoo client to an uninfected person, if the same materials are being used for their services.

A risk of HIV transmission does exist if instruments contaminated with blood are either not sterilized or disinfected or are used inappropriately between clients. CDC recommends that instruments that are intended to penetrate the skin be used once, then disposed of or thoroughly cleaned and sterilized.

If you’ve gotten a piercing in a licensed facility where sterile or single-use equipment was used, you CAN donate. There is no waiting/deferral period. If you have gotten a tattoo, we ask that you wait one year to donate from the date of your tattoo.

A risk of HIV transmission does exist if instruments contaminated with blood are either not sterilized or disinfected or are used inappropriately between clients. The Centre for Disease Control recommends that instruments that are intended to penetrate the skin be used once, then disposed of or thoroughly cleaned and sterilized.

So far, no AIDS cases have been linked with any body part piercing or tattooing. However, to guard against possible infection, all needles or equipment used for these procedures should be new or sterilized between uses, and new unused ink should be used.

Have you had an HIV exposure? The CDC has post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) recommendations. These post exposure prophylaxis regimens help decrease the chance of HIV infection after an HIV exposure. Condoms do protect the user from STDs and HIV. Simply put - condoms work. Safer sex with condoms is an effective way to prevent STDs and HIV. Teens often feel indestructible; feel that nothing can hurt them. The thought of HIV and teens just doesn't go together in the minds of some.

Sharing needles puts injecting drug users (IDUs) at risk for many blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV. The most effective way to reduce your risk is to stop using drugs. There are many programs available to help a person quit. If an individual cannot or will not stop using injecting drugs, then it is recommended that a person never reuse or share works (cookers, cottons, syringes, needles, water.) New needles, from a reliable source, should be used every time.

The risk of getting HIV from tattoo or body piercing needles exists if the needles are not properly sterilized or disinfected. If you are thinking about getting a tattoo or piercing done, ask the staff at the establishment what precautions they take to prevent the spread of HIV.

Transmission of HIV in a healthcare setting is usually rare. All health professionals are demanded to follow infection control procedures when caring for any patient. These procedures are called universal precautions for infection control. They are designed to protect both patients and healthcare professionals from the transmission of blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis B and HIV.

injected drugs or steroids, during which equipment (such as needles, syringes, cotton, water) and blood were shared with others; had unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex (that is, sex without using condoms) with men who have sex with men, multiple partners, or anonymous partners; been given a diagnosis of, or been treated for, hepatitis, tuberculosis (TB), or a sexually transmitted disease (STD) such as syphilis;

The human immune virus (HIV) can only be transmitted when the virus comes in contact with the blood cells. These are the main ways in which HIV can be transmitted: Injection or transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products, donations of semen (artificial insemination), skin grafts and organ transplants taken from someone who is infected. From a mother who is infected to her baby; this may be during the course of pregnancy, at birth and through breast-feeding.

quot;CDC knows of no instances of HIV transmission through tattooing or body piercing, although the hepatitis B virus has been transmitted during some of these practices. One case of HIV transmission from acupuncture has been documented." Taken from the CDC(Centers for Disease Control) report on "HIV and it's transmission".

Getting a body modification can be a very exciting experience and being prepared for what to expect can keep it fun. You should be free of drugs and alcohol, well rested and well fed. If you are tired or your blood sugar is low, you may experience a higher level of discomfort. The best thing to do is just relax and try to accept the discomfort. Fighting or tensing will only increase the pain. If you start to feel faint or queasy tell your artist/piercer right away.

We love cash, but we also accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Sorry, we do not accept American Express or checks!!!

Before getting a tattoo, piercing, or permanent makeup, make sure that you know what kind of sterilization methods are used (i.e. autoclave, ultrasonic).Try to find out if the tattoo, piercing or permanent makeup establishment is drug free. Drug free tattoo studios environments tend to be more consistent with services as well as sterilization. If you have any conditions that effect healing consult your physician. Also, be sure to eat at least one hour before hand.

Oregon law requires one to be 18 years or older for tattooing. However, you may be younger for piercing if accompanied by a legal guardian. A photo ID with birth date must be present at the time of service. Confidentiality is guaranteed.