Programme & speakers

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Themes

The main themes of the WCTP2023 will be:

  • Tattooing after REACH: How does the new European restriction impact practice. Covering market adherence, artists & industries experiences, researchers view, chemical analytics
  • Medical & clinical research. Covering anesthetic creams, allergy and research on other side effects of tattooing
  • Chemical analytics and basic tattooing research. Exposure of tattoo ink ingredients, 3D skin models


But will also cover

  • Epidemiology, clinical research and tattoo complications addressing tattoo allergy, potential carcinogenicity and other topics
  • The many faces and aspects of tattooing: breast reconstruction, permanent make-up


NEW - Tattoo & PMU Artist Educational Workshop

Half day workshop and education on tattoo hygiene, legal aspects, aftercare and short-term dermal complications with active participation of tattooists, PMU-artists and specialized dermatologists. 

>> Find more information here << 

 ! THIS WORKSHOP IS ALSO OPEN TO NON CONFERENCE-ATTENDANTS !