Tattooing, permanent makeup and piercing in Amsterdam; guidelines, legislation and monitoring.

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Tattooing, permanent makeup and piercing in Amsterdam; guidelines, legislation and monitoring.

Euro Surveill. 2006 Jan;11(1):5-6

Authors: Worp J, Boonstra A, Coutinho RA, van den Hoek JAR

Abstract
Tattooing, body piercing and permanent makeup are increasing in popularity. Here, we describe the procedures involved in these practices, their risks, the content of guidelines developed by the Municipal Health Service in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) to reduce infection risks, the legislation in the city of Amsterdam, and results of monitoring in tattoo and piercing studios.

PMID: 29208151 [PubMed]

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