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Council warns about dangers of skin piercings (8 August 2016)
Date: 08/08/2016
South Holland Council in Lincolnshire is warning those considering skin piercings to make sure the skin piercer is registered with the local council.
All registered skin piercers must display a certificate of registration where they practice – if they cannot, then it is likely they are unregistered, said the council.
Council Environmental Health Inspectors routinely visit registered premises and monitor compliance against the district byelaws – the byelaws cover a range of standards, including the cleanliness of the premises and equipment and the hygiene of the operator.
Anyone who carries out acupuncture, electrolysis, cosmetic piercing and semi-permanent skin colouring must be registered with the local authority.
Semi-permanent skin colouring or micro blading is also becoming more and more fashionable, by having your eye brows/lips/eye liner temporarily tattooed on, said the council.
South Holland Council’s Portfolio Holder for Food, Health and Safety, Councillor Malcolm Chandler, said:
“One of the main reasons for registration is the protection of public health, particularly against the spread of infection.
“We believe that there may be unregistered skin piercers operating in the district and we are keen to make people aware of this.
“We would encourage anyone who suspects that a skin piercer is operating illegally to report this to us.
“If you are considering any of these treatments, please ensure you only use a registered operator.”
The council adds that by using an unregistered skin piercer, consumers may run the risk of becoming infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus or Pseudomonas, which may give rise to localised inflammation and pain, or can result in more chronic problems, with infected discharges from the piercing as well as scar tissue resulting.
It is also possible to contract Hepatitis B as a result of contamination with infected blood or tissue fluids. Poor practice in tattooing and acupuncture has been known to cause outbreaks – particularly where fresh needles are not used or equipment is poorly sterilised.
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Duncan Lewis personal injury solicitors can advise those who contract infections or suffer injuries or disfigurement as a result of negligent cosmetic surgery, skin piercings or tattoos on how to make a no win no fee claim for compensation.
Cosmetic surgery claims have to be made within three years of injury or infection, or diagnosis of injury or infection.
Duncan Lewis can also advise on claims involving laser therapies and electrolysis, as well as cosmetic dentistry.
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