The Milwaukee Health Department is investigating several suspected cases of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections following tattoo procedures performed by an unlicensed tattoo operation.

A tattoo infection occurs when a person gets a tattoo, and it becomes infected due to small wounds on the skin. Although proper sterilization and care can reduce the risk of tattoo infection, it still ...

GETTING A TATTOO is an investment. They can be pricy, painful, and take time. It’s usually worth it in the end, though, unless your new ink gets infected. The likelihood of an infection is relatively ...

MILWAUKEE (WDJT) -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department is investigating suspected tattoo-related infections among minors linked to an unlicensed provider operating under the name Davinci Way Ink.

Share on Pinterest The overall risk of bacterial infection from being tattooed is low, but tighter regulations on tattoo ink could help prevent adverse events. Francesco Carta fotografo/Getty Images ...

Instagram can provide answers to some of our biggest tattoo questions, like what are the coolest tattoo trends right now, or which artists should we follow for inspiration? The one question it can't ...