A new “pain free” tattoo trend is concerning doctors in Australia as a growing number of people travel to Bali in Indonesia to be inked under general anaesthetic.<\/p>\n
Thousands of Australians have reportedly flocked to Bali regions such as Kuta and Legian this year to receive the procedure, which can have up to nine tattoo artists working on a person at a time.<\/p>\n
Madhe from Madhe Ink in Kuta told 9News the whole body could be completed in just one or two sessions. <\/p>\n
“Let’s say [an] arm [or] leg, that could be finished in 10 hours – that’s quick,” he explained. <\/p>\n
The artist said prospective clients first have to go through two medical check-ups before being allowed to go under general anaesthesia, which includes a form and a medical examination.<\/p>\n
He said the anaesthesia was also administered by doctors and nurses in a hospital operation room rather than the tattoo shop itself. <\/p>\n
Australian doctors hold concerns over safety standards in Bali, and worried the practice added unnecessary risk to what should be a simple procedure. <\/p>\n
“It’s safer to make sure you avoid things like this. An anaesthetic just for convenience is a dangerous proposition, and not one I think you should entertain,” said Australian Medical Association’s Dr Kyle Hoath. <\/p>\n
Other Australians in Bali weren’t convinced. <\/p>\n
“Seems like a lot on the body to have that much tattooed and to heal all at once,” said one woman. <\/p>\n
Another woman said: “I would like to be awake, and wanting to know what is happening to my body – but each to their own.”<\/p>\n
High costs were also a factor contributing to the trend, with Australian studios charging tens of thousands for a full body tattoo over months or even years. <\/p>\n
Wheras in Kuta, under general, it could be brought down to about AU$16,000 (NZ$19,700) and be completed in about 20 hours.<\/p>\n
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