For one reason or another, individuals often decide to have a tattoo removed. Perhaps it depicts a former lover that is no longer a part of that person’s life or perhaps they just no longer want that specific tattoo on their body. Whatever the reason, it often becomes a consideration and one that must not be undertaken without some serious thought.

If you are considering having a tattoo removed, the first thing to do is to make an appointment with a local physician or dermatologist in order to discuss your wishes. He/she will examine the tattoo, it’s condition and will then determine which method is the best for complete removal. It is important to note that tattoo removal does involve surgery which, in itself, does carry potential risk and side effects. Even the simplest surgery can result in complications, so be sure to consider tattoo removal very carefully. This is why it is so important to make sure that you really want the tattoo before going ahead with it’s application.

In most cases, your physician or dermatologist will be able to give you step-by-step explanation of how the procedure will be done, how long it will take and what type of recovery you can expect. Understandably, the site of surgery will be tender for some time and will likely result in some type of scarring. However, with time both will lessen until the scarring is minimally visible. The ultimate answer as to the level of scarring will depend on the size of the tattoo. A larger image will result in a larger scan than, for instance, a small butterfly tattoo. As one would expect, certain areas of the body are more sensitive and are therefore more likely to be sensitive to pain.

Once a decision has been made to remove the tattoo, an appointment will be made for the procedure. This may or may not be an outpatient surgery, which will determined by any complications that arise during the procedure, the patient’s overall health and/or the likelihood of an allergic reaction to any medication given. Often, patients are held overnight for observation before being sent home. It is important that patients speak with the surgeon regarding any possibles risks associated with the procedure.

The cost of having a tattoo removed can be quite high, especially if the tattoo is large. The majority of health companies will not cover these cost unless the tattoo must be remove for medical/health reasons. Otherwise, the full financial responsibility will be assigned to the patient who must then figure out a way to pay for surgery. Many hospitals offer a payment plan to those who cannot afford the total cost upfront. Arrangements for any type of payment plan must be made prior to the surgery and must be approved through the hospital’s billing department.

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Teenagers who are afraid to get a flu shot from the doctor will sit for hours on a table and allow a stranger to pierce their skin repeatedly until a multi-coloured picture emerges on their skin. The skin is swollen red and painful but the teen emerges from this operation with a smile and a feeling of pride ?

Big strong men who refuse to go to a doctor for a checkup medication will allow an unknown person to use a needle to inject ink on to their skin for hours. Sometimes this ink is projected on every personal parts of the body. They leave the little tattoo shop beaming and proud.

The purpose of getting a tattoo is as diverse as the symbols, signs and pictures that are available to adorn the body. At one time tattoos provided a non-status symbols for the radical members of society, hippies, motorcycle rider and prostitutes. The tattoo kept them apart from mainstream society.

On August 1, 1981, television changed forever. MTV devoted an entire cable network to a combination of music and video. MTV showcased musicians who were sporting tattoos. MTV exploded and so did the tattoo industry.

Tattoos have now became mainstream. People from all walks of life wanted to tattoo. Everyone wanted to be have a mark. Teenagers were allowed to get tattoos. Businessman took off their shirts and got symbols or their favorite cartoons characters. Lawyers and doctors marked themselves with the symbols of their profession.

The reason for the need to have tattoos maybe less to do with being rebellious and stepping outside the established status quo as it is an ancient custom that is older than the modern craft of body art.

Human have an intrinsic need to express themselves. If you have artistic talent you can express your thoughts and feeling using traditional methods. You can write a song, or write poetry. If you have a lot to say you may even write a book. Artist must draw or paint to showcase their feelings. But if you have feelings or needs that you cannot communicate in the standard formats, you may find the need to tell the world about you, your thoughts or ideas via a tattoo.

The act of getting tattoo maybe even more than the need of self expression. Some cultures believe tattoos have magical powers. Other think that tattoos offer protection againts evil, sickness and misfortune. In African cultures tattoos are used in some fertility rites.

It is claimed that the art of putting symbols and pictures on the body existed 12,000 years BC. It is believed that the Egyptians created the art of tattooing. The theory is that Egyptians believed that amulets for protection. The permanent protection that could not be lost or stolen was a permanent adornment of the body that today we refer to as a tattoo. Although the word tattoo comes from the Tahitian “tatu” which means to mark something.

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