tattoos & kesimpta
has anyone ever had issues with getting a tattoo whilst on kesimpta? i know it puts a higher risk for infections & healing time but wanted to know if it’s safe for me to get one
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All went good for me Shan.. nothing to be afraid of tell u the truth
How Ink Stays Forever in Your BodyWhen a tattoo needle punctures the skin, it deposits ink into the dermis (the stable, deeper layer of skin). It remains there permanently through a fascinating biological loop:The Immune Response: Your body treats tattoo ink as a massive wound and a foreign invasion. It immediately dispatches white blood cells called macrophages to eat the ink particles and destroy them.The Trapped Cells: The pigment particles are too large and heavy for the white blood cells to break down or carry away. Instead, the macrophages simply hold the ink inside their microscopic bodies, locking it in place.The Eternal Cycle: When these ink-filled macrophages eventually die of old age, they burst open and release the pigment back into the dermis. Immediately, new macrophages rush in, eat the exact same ink particles, and hold them again.This endless cycle of cellular hand-me-downs is what keeps tattoo ink trapped in your body forever. Pigments (The Color)Pigments are tiny, un-dissolving particles that stay locked inside the middle layer of your skin (the dermis) for life.Black and White: Often made from carbon (like soot or charcoal) and titanium dioxide.Colors: Modern bright colors usually come from synthetic organic compounds or industrial plastics.Minerals and Metals: Older or specific hues can contain heavy metals and minerals like iron oxide (for red, brown, or yellow), cadmium, chromium, and nickel