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WA doctors warn against Bali pain-free tattoo trend with anesthesia

SourcesThe Age10:30 UTCThe Sydney Morning Herald10:30 UTCFollowSaveHighlight

Key points

From The Age’s report
  • 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.

Quotes

  • “This is not done in Australia for a reason. It’s a completely unnecessary risk to add into having a tattoo”
    Kyle Hoath, Australian Medical Association WA presidentSourceThe Sydney Morning Herald10:30 UTCSourceThe Sydney Morning Herald10:30 UTC
  • “A general anesthetic is a serious procedure. We’re talking about being unconscious for multiple hours while somebody has to keep you breathing, keep you alive”
    Kyle Hoath, Australian Medical Association WA presidentSourceThe Sydney Morning Herald10:30 UTCSourceThe Sydney Morning Herald10:30 UTC
  • “An anesthetic, just for convenience, is a dangerous proposition, and not one I think you should entertain.”
    Kyle Hoath, Australian Medical Association WA presidentSourceThe Sydney Morning Herald10:30 UTCSourceThe Sydney Morning Herald10:30 UTC

Coverage

Oldest first · 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.”

Key points from The Age
  • 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.
SourceThe AgeAustraliaOwner: Nine Entertainment Co.LeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Age

“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.”

Key points from The Sydney Morning Herald
  • 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.
SourceThe Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Sydney Morning Herald

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe AgeAustraliaOwner: Nine Entertainment Co.LeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Age“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.”

Key points from The Age
  • 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.
SourceThe Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Sydney Morning Herald“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.”

Key points from The Sydney Morning Herald
  • 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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5.0
Public-interest topic
+1.0
Public-interest terms in the text
+1.25
Corroboration by independent outlets
+0.8
Score
8.05

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