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Originally Posted by Karenv
Sterile needles don't stop infection from happening. WHenever I come down with a flu or other infection, my ear piercings (of many years standing) get infected. Infections anywhere near the "T-zone" of the face can be fatal- remember why they told you not to pick zits there?
As for tattoos, not only the needle but the ink needs to be sterile. Otherwise at each dip of the pen, the ink gets contaminated. Something like 85% of people with tatts are up for infection from Hep C- fortunately it has a 20 year incubation period.
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actually the sterile needle prevents the process of piercing from introducing infection. what happens with your open flesh wound after the piercing is no longer the technician's fault.
check your facts on the tattoos. your numbers may be accurate in prison but not in reputable shops. the ink is required (at least in Illinois, Iowa, and Arizona) must be stored in appropriate containers and once removed for use, cannot be reintroduced to the original container. the ink is placed into small containers, similar to a McD's ketchup container so you ink is only contaminated with your blood, so no risk of contamination. if you have a reputable provider you will have A) gloved artist B) sterile or new needle C) fresh ink straight from storage. the chance for hep c is extremely minimal.
i've got my share ( and maybe yours too) of piercings and tattoos and have close friends in the business and have yet to meet anyone run into trouble using reputable providers.
BUT, what is this about zits in the t zone? never heard that one.