Is it safe to get a tattoo under anesthesia?

Yes, getting a tattoo under anesthesia can be as safe as any procedure that requires anesthesia when performed in the right environment by licensed medical professionals. The key is ensuring that the sedation is administered by a qualified anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist in a setting that meets proper clinical standards.

At Global Inked, we partner with vetted medical teams in Colombia to oversee every anesthesia-assisted tattoo session. Our procedures follow medical safety protocols, and clients undergo health screening beforehand to confirm eligibility. We do not use anesthesia outside of clinical spaces or without licensed professionals present.

That said, any form of sedation comes with potential risks, such as breathing complications or reactions to medication. That’s why it's critical to work with a team that understands both the medical and tattooing aspects of the experience.

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How long does an anesthesia tattoo session last?

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An anesthesia tattoo session typically lasts between 7 and 10 hours and is designed to complete a large amount of tattoo work in a single, medically supervised session. Session length depends on the size of the tattoo, the number of artists involved, and medical safety guidelines - not on rushing the process.

Can you get a full sleeve or back tattoo under anesthesia?

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Yes, full sleeve and back tattoos can be safely completed under anesthesia when performed in a medical-grade facility with a coordinated tattoo team and licensed anesthesiology oversight.In fact, large-scale projects like full sleeves, full backs, and torso pieces are some of the most common reasons people choose anesthesia tattoos.

Are anesthesia tattoos safe? What you need to know

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Anesthesia tattoos are safe when they are performed in a medical-grade facility with a board-certified anesthesiologist, proper patient screening, and full medical monitoring before, during, and after the procedure. Safety depends entirely on how the anesthesia tattoo is structured—not simply where it is performed.