Holiday tattoo nightmare: British mother faces foot amputation
A holiday adventure turned into a dramatic struggle for health. A 34-year-old British woman experienced serious complications while on holiday in Turkey after getting a tattoo. According to the "Daily Mail," the complications were so severe that the woman was at risk of having her foot amputated.
Kirsty Griffiths, a 34-year-old mother of five from Liverpool, decided to get a new tattoo while on holiday in Marmaris, Turkey. Her aim was to cover an old design located on her ankle.
Unfortunately, this decision led to dramatic consequences. The woman began to feel unwell during the procedure at a local tattoo parlour. What was meant to be a simple cosmetic procedure quickly turned into serious complications, significantly impacting her health and further holiday plans.
I started going dizzy and felt like I was going to pass out - she recounted in an interview with the "Daily Mail".
Doctors wanted to amputate her foot
The day after the tattoo was done, Kirsty Griffiths's ankle began to swell and painful blisters appeared. Upon returning to England, she ended up in hospital where she was diagnosed with cellulitis. The infection was so severe that doctors considered amputating her foot. Griffiths spent four days in hospital, where she was given strong antibiotics to control the infection.
The tattoo, which was supposed to improve aesthetics, became a serious issue – it is now covered in scabs and has turned black. According to the staff of the Turkish tattoo parlour, the tools were properly sterilised, and the infection might have resulted from improper aftercare, such as wearing socks right after the procedure.
According to the "Daily Mail," the dramatic experience has completely discouraged Griffiths from tattoos. Her story serves as a warning about the risks associated with procedures performed in places where there is no assurance of hygiene standards, and about the importance of adequately caring for a fresh tattoo.
