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Eight things you should be aware of before getting that tattoo

Health risks of getting a tattoo. (Courtesy)

This ancient practice, dating back to the New Stone Age, holds diverse cultural significance worldwide, symbolising status, rites of passage or declarations of love.

Yet, beyond the cultural allure, tattoos pose health risks worth considering.

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