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Arizona Woman's Tattoo Lands Her in Hospital with Severe Complications
Roberts said the infection spread to cellulitis and sepsis, and doctors said the condition could cause permanent damage.
- In Phoenix, Stephanie Roberts developed a severe infection after receiving a tattoo of the Virgin Mary from an artist she found on Instagram, requiring a week of hospitalization and two surgeries.
- Despite paying a $200 deposit, Roberts expressed concerns upon arriving at the site, which the artist described as a "studio back here in a shipping container."
- Shortly after the session, Roberts suffered from fever, vomiting, and sepsis. Dr. Frank Lovecchio of Valley Wise Health warned such infections are a "potentially deadly response" capable of causing permanent damage.
- While hospitalized, Roberts learned she was pregnant, a discovery she said was overshadowed by her medical emergency, and she remains seeking a refund for the $1,200 tattoo.
- An attorney representing the artist, known as RubyGinks, declined to comment on the case, while Roberts continues antibiotics and follow-up medical appointments in the coming weeks to recover.
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Arizona woman's tattoo lands her in hospital with severe complications
Stephanie's dream tattoo turned into a nightmare, landing her in the hospital with complications. She also discovered unexpected news amid the ordeal.
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