Tattoos

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Studies have shown that tattoos can be skin damaging and permanent, but yet people still get tattoos because that’s how they express themselves. Good tattoos aren’t cheap and cheap tattoos aren’t good. Your body is your temple, and you should not deface your skin because you can never get it removed. Therefore, you should think before you ink. From reading this paper, readers will experience that vandalizing your body with ink can lead to skin cancer, keloid formations, MRI complications, allergic reactions and infections. One of the cons of getting a tattoo is health risks. Not only does it hurt to be stuck with a needle over and over for an extended time, it’s also too risky. Getting a tattoo can put you at risk for contacting a variety of illnesses. (www.thinkbeforeyouink.tattooprosandcons-vocalpoint.com) when in the process of getting a tattoo you should make sure the parlor is clean and safe. Remember the artist is going to be sticking you with needles into your skin, so be picky about the tattoo parlor you chose. If you do not feel comfortable asking the artist questions about cleanliness, experience and safety it’s ok to look some were else or forget about the tattoo and wait until you’re comfortable asking appropriate questions. The artist should use a brand new sterile needle with every tattoo. You should ask the artist to go through the process with you including all of the tools to be used in the design. If the artist looks annoyed go somewhere else. All other tools involved should be sterile. Everything should be laid out just for your tattoo. The artist should were latex gloves and apply Vaseline on the new tattoo with a disposable instrument, not by hand. Like any consumer purchase you should be informed to make th... ... middle of paper ... ... or having a consistent reminder of that obstacle you overcome can be incredibly powerful. Fortunately, however, where you decide to get your tattoo is completely your decision. If a certain career success is equally important to you as getting a tattoo you can choose to have it placed somewhere else. It would have to be an issue for potential employees. This way it is truly something just for you and that has no bearing on your interactions with others. In conclusion with any life decision choosing whether or not to get a tattoo is not something that you can be forced on you. All you can do is weigh the pros and cons a d come to a decision you are happy with on your own. Works Cited www.whataretheprosofgettingatattoo.com www.tattoosandpiercingstheprosandconsofpersonalexpressions www.prosandconsofttattooslivesstong.com www.prosandconsoftattoos/livestrong.com

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