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John Swierk, a chemist at Binghamton University, stated that the scientific community is not yet at a point to definitively say tattoos are safe or unsafe.
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John Swierk, a chemist at Binghamton University, stated that the scientific community cannot definitively say if tattoos are safe or unsafe.
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- John Swierk
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- October 1, 2026 at 8:07 AM (1 week ago)
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- October 1, 2026 at 8:07 AM (1 week ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/08/well/tattoo-aftercare-cancer-risk-safety-advice.html
This article explores the safety of tattoos, discussing potential risks like infections, allergic reactions, and the ongoing research into long-term complications such as cancer. Experts weigh in on what is known and how to mitigate risks.
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When you get a tattoo, an artist uses needles to deposit ink 1 to 3 millimeters into your skin. 0.950Simplified: A tattoo artist uses needles to deposit ink 1 to 3 millimeters into the skin during the tattooing process.1 week ago