Miami has become a popular destination for patients seeking unique medical treatments like cancer treatment, organ transplants, and even anesthesia-assisted tattooing. One Michigan resident, Dom Groenveld, traveled to Miami for a unique tattooing experience where he was put under anesthesia for a seven-hour session to complete a detailed back tattoo, which would have taken over 50 hours spread across multiple sessions otherwise.
Sedation Ink, a Miami-based company, offers tattooing under sedation, allowing clients to complete large and time-consuming tattoos quicker and with less pain. Co-founded by Michael Zuratti and Eileen Margolis, Sedation Ink combines tattoo artists with medical doctors to ensure safety during the procedure. The company takes various precautions, including medical evaluations before the session, to prevent any safety issues.
While sedation tattooing is a relatively new and somewhat unregulated practice that can be costly, clients like Dom Groenveld and Abigail Aiken find it to be worth the investment for the unique and efficient experience they receive. Groenveld, who spent $40,000 for his tattoo, felt that the experience was worthwhile despite the nausea he experienced after waking up from anesthesia.
Sedation Ink is working with Florida health officials to establish regulations for this emerging industry, which combines elements of healthcare and body art. While anesthesia-assisted tattooing presents risks like any medical procedure, the company is focused on providing a safe outlet for clients to express themselves through body art. Clients like Groenveld and Aiken believe that the benefits of sedation tattooing, including the ability to complete extensive tattoos in a single session, outweigh the risks and discomfort associated with the procedure.
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