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“Knocked out and inked up: Why WA doctors are warning against Bali’s pain-free tattoo fad”
“Australians are headed to Bali to wake up fully tattooed after a single hospital session, but doctors warn the procedure carries extreme risks.”
WA doctors warn against Bali pain-free tattoo trend with anesthesia
Key points
- Perth doctors warn about Bali trend of tattooing under general anaesthesia.
- The procedure claims same results as multi-session tattoos in about 10 hours.
- Kuta tattoo studio says Australians are the majority of clients.
- Patients must pass two checks before anaesthesia, including medical forms and hospital exam.
- Australian doctors fear safety risks and say such anaesthesia is not used in Australia.
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