OriginalSourceThe Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished10:30 UTCSourceThe Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished10:30 UTC
“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’s pain-free tattoo fad under anaesthesia
Key points
- WA doctors warn about Bali trend of tattoos under general anaesthesia lasting hours.
- Thousands travel to Bali; up to nine artists may work on one person at once.
- Procedure costs can reach around $16,000 for Australians seeking full-body work.
- Pre-anaesthesia checks include forms and hospital medical examination before consent.
- Australian Medical Association WA cautions anesthesia in tattoos is risky and unlikely to be performed in Australia.
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