But
what is an autoclave bag? Well, the little pouches the dentist
gets all of his tools out of? That's an autoclave bag. The tattoo
sterile needles should not be removed from that bag until you
are sitting there and they are ready to start your tattoo. You
can also ask to see the little sterile confirmation logo on the
bag itself. Usually the company's name that made the bag will
be visible on the front of the bag ONLY when the equipment has
been properly autoclaved.
So, how do you know that the tattoo sterile needles are new? Now,
I will tell you; in some states, it is not a legal requirement
to use new tattoo sterile needles. If used tattoo sterile needles
are properly autoclaved, it is legally acceptable to use them,
but this is not a recommended practice!!! New tattoo sterile needles
should be bright silver in color, not stained with ink or brownish
looking. Used tattoo sterile needles, if properly sterilized,
can very well be perfectly safe. There is also the risk, though,
of the tattoo sterile needle tips becoming dull after use on a
previous client, which can seriously damage your skin when used.
