ART : To Tattoo Or Not To Tattoo?

by Tattoo Artist

That is the question. Getting a tattoo has been increasingly popular in recent years. While it used to be mostly the domain of men, it is just as common today to find tattoos on women as it is on men. There are several reasons for this. Tattoos are becoming fashion as well as personal statements. They broadcast who the person is. Tattoos are picked most of the time not just for their design, but also for their symbolisms. The tattoo may subtly reveal what the person believes, what group she may belong to, or even demonstrating affinity to a loved one or even idol. Tattoos are also used as a way for expressing their freedom or cause.

Tattoo designs can be found in local tattoo parlors as well as in books and magazines. Increasingly, tatto designs abound in the Internet. Online databases carry thousands of designs from the simple to the elaborate. Tattoo sites include comprehensive search facilities from which one is able to search by color, size or style. Most designs come with photos of members with tattoos so you can get an idea of what the tattoo will look like on the part of body you want it on.

While tattoos are gaining popularity, there are downsides to getting a tattoo. For instance, tattoos are produced by piercing the skin with a needle and injecting small amounts of ink. Because of this, the risk of infection is always a possibility. This depends, however, on the sanitation practices of the tattoo artist. When getting a tattoo, make sure the artist cleans his equipment after every use. Browsing through internet forums of tattoo enthusiasts should be able to point you in the direction of a reputable artist.

Another problem with tattoos is the cost and difficulty of removal. If you want to have a tattoo removed, one way is to remove it by cutting off the skin and then grafting on a new one. This can be costly and there is the risk of complications. Most insurance companies won't pay for the costs of this operation unless there is a specific medical or health reason. This means you'll have to pay for the cost for removal. Anothe alternative is through laser removal. However, depending on the area that you have the tattoo on, laser tattoo removal can be very painful. Again, you will probably have to pay the costs yourself.

Thus, in getting a tattoo, be certain that you want the tattoo in the first place and that the design you have chosen is one you will be happy with for the rest of your life.