Cosmetic and Medical Tattooing: Procedural Planning from A to Z and the Informed Consent.

Cosmetic and medical tattooing are in rapid growth on all continents. The tattoos contribute to self-esteem and quality of life. Clients and patients have many different backgrounds and often highest aesthetic expectations, which the professionals shall meet. In this situation, correct, relevant, and personalized information on effectiveness, technique, procedures, and risks is highly important to reach a shared goal without misunderstanding and conflict. Information and agreement between provider and client are crystalized in the informed consent document. This article reviews the many aspects of pre-procedure client information explained in a book format providing information, which is of direct practical usefulness.