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Are ‘blackout tattoos’ bad for you?

Singer and actor Machine Gun Kelly, formerly dating Megan Fox, recently opened up about the devas...

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15.20 11 Jun 2026


Are ‘blackout tattoos’ bad for you?


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15.20 11 Jun 2026


Singer and actor Machine Gun Kelly, formerly dating Megan Fox, recently opened up about the devastating toll a tattoo trend had on his health.

Blackout tattoos, achieved by covering skin or preexisting tattoos in pitch black ink, is an increasingly common practice, but what are the risks?

Joining Seán to discuss is Aidan O’Connell, owner of Fade Laser Clinic on Grafton Street.


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