Permanent Makeup? Scared of getting Hepatitis C....?

I really want to get permanent makeup (eyebrows) but I am so scared of catching hepatitis c from dirty tattoo equipment. What questions can I ask the tattoo person so I can prevent getting hepatits c?

Needles should be new and opened from a sterile wrapper covering them. Dyes should also come in containers with the seal on top, much like yogurt, any extra thrown away. Balance of equipment should be sterilized. At the very least washed down with a minimum 10% bleach solution. That includes the tat machine parts, any tables or benches used for supporting a person while the tat goes on, and any wipes that are used to remove blood for artist to see progress of tat.
Best is brand new needle used is given to each customer after tat is on. If they give all their customers the needles used, it's obvious they have to get new ones for next tat. Enough dye for that day's work should come in sealed container, not allready loaded. Often a tat will require several visits, nothing to gain by having all the dye needed setting there. Just enough for the day's work. Wipes should be disposables, lots of brands, take your favorite with you. Take your own towel with you too, it may get ruined so be prepared to throw it out, but you know where it's been.
This info is strictly from an HCV point of view, I already have it. If you follow these guidelines you won't get it there. Most tatoo shops will work with you on these issues, if they don't, go elsewhere. Source(s): HCV carrier 30+ years. HCV Advocate / Activist
Over 40 years old? Been involved in at risk behaviour?
GET TESTED!!!!!!

Well, the reason that people were getting Hep C was that some places were simply not following safety rules. Fear not though, as since this has happened, virtually any place you can find will change everything out. Just make sure they do so, they wash their hands and wear gloves and you'll be at no real risk. I would suggest inquiring about changing the ink wells.

Something that may set your mind at ease is that there are more cases of hepatitis reported coming from dental offices than there are of coming from tattoo parlors. Just make sure the place you choose is very clean and well established.

Hope this helps!
All I can tell you is Ive got 5 tattoos and I dont have it. Im guessing these hepatitis c deals were at crappy tattoo shops.
1) Make sure their equipment is properly sterilized.
2) What many people neglect to check is that the ink is used in a sterile fashion as well. Make sure they are not dipping into the same ink well for different clients. They should either pour out a small amount into a container before use, or use a new vial for each client.
Just make sure they are using new needles. Ask to watch them remove the needle from the sterile wrapper. Watch the needle. Make sure it makes no contact with anything but your skin and the ink. The tattoo artist should be wearing medical gloves during the procedure.
Most tatoo parlors will open everything from sealed packages right in front of you if they dont then leave in most states they must do this. Most places that have been in business for a while have proven they are clean or they would not be open any longer.