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tattoo removal
Question - I get laser tattoo removal treatments every 6-8 weeks and pre-treatment the technician uses an ice roller (looks like a lint-roller but the roller is cold metal) and rubs it on the tattoo and does this again after the laser is performed. Because the laser can cause pinpoint bleeding I am concerned that she didn't sanitize the roller before she rubbed it on my tattoo (which was bleeding). Is there any risk here? Thank you for your answers.
Thank you, I really appreciate your answers. One last question thought just so I can clear up all my misunderstandings, if you don't mind. How does one contract HIV through sharing needles? Is that because within the needle is airtight so the blood isn't exposed before being injected into the other individual?
you thought wrong :)
once exposed to air...hiv becomes inactive and unable to infect.
once exposed to air...hiv becomes inactive and unable to infect.
Thank you @LIZZIE LOU...I guess I just misunderstand the ways HIV can be transmitted...I always thought if someone else's infected blood was entering your bloodstream there was always the chance.
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