Body Art: Get Real with the Risks!

In response to the increasing popularity of body art, such as piercings and tattoos, the Grey Bruce Health Unit has developed an educational DVD Body Art: Get Real with the Risks!

The video was produced with high school drama students and shot in local schools and body art studios in Grey Bruce. It shows real examples of equipment, studios and required documentation.

Audiences learn about the serious infections transmitted by improper techniques and poorly maintained equipment.

The key message is that it is important to know as much as possible about the studio and the artist providing the service. It is also important for anyone thinking about this procedure to understand and consider the risks of body piercing and tattooing before making an informed decision.

The video provides questions to ask of the artist, what to look for in a studio and what service/information to expect, such as after-care instructions.

For more information, or to order a copy of this DVD, visit our website at:
http://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Communicable/Body_Art/

http://www.targetyouth.ca

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