Skin and Body

“It feels like a bee sting, only over and over and over again”. Those were the exact words a friend used to describe what getting a tattoo feels like to me. Before my first tattoo, I had heard so many…
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Cosmetic Foot Surgery: Is The Customer Always Right? There’s an old saying about footwear: If the shoe fits, wear it. But where vanity is involved, the shoe does not have to fit, as long as it makes the foot look…
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Memorial Tattoos Memorial: something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., Many people feel the need to give tribute to either a person or memory, for many they want it to be very personal. Memorial tattoos have…
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So you want to know what to expect after receiving your brand new piercing do you? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place. As the proud owner of twelve piercings and someone who looked seriously into apprenticing to be…
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Tattoos are fun, beautiful and life-changing. There are so many different types of tattoo genres: Dark, memorial, sweet, colorful, fantastical, bubbly, religious, expressive, names, portraits, themed, ritual, cultural, cover-ups, animal, celestial, old, modern. The list could go on and on….
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Skin is in! More than a third of people aged 18 – 25 have at least one tattoo in the United States today. Although tattooing has been referred to as a fashion trend, this style is permanent, so you’ll want…
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Recently, my teenager came to me wanting permission to get a lip piercing. I took the question seriously. Automatically speaking to my teen in an off hand manner is a tactical error. Having been a teenager myself once, I knew…
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Piercing are less about rights of passage these days and more about attracting the opposite sex. However the one thing that has followed them from being cultural to sociable is the pain. Without it, they would have meant nothing to…
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This should be obvious, but remember tattoos are permanent. The decision to get one should involve some thought and consideration. Yes, I know tattoos can be removed but not easily. Tattoo removal involves at least as much time, energy and…
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The idea of a tattoo is to express one self creatively. Thus by permanently embedding art on the body, a person can illustrate their passion through that tattoo. The jury’s still out on whether or not Tattoo fashion is a…
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Tattoos are growing in popularity increasing the danger of someone having one because it is the fashion. Is this a good enough reason to risk possible infection and blemish your skin permanently? Whilst tattoos can look good, equally they can…
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Getting tattooed is painful and expensive event. However, millions of people per year willingly volunteer to go through this experience more than once. Some even get hundreds of tattoos, even if it means being ostracised by conservative society. The world’s…
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There is nothing more seductive than a well placed tattoo and your body is a walking testimony to this fact. From the tiny eagle that flies enticingly across a bared shoulder, to the small red rose that sits seductively at…
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I have done a few at home piercings and have gauged several people’s ears (including my own.) However, ears are the only thing I would recommend piercing at home and even then ears can bleed quite a bit. If the…
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Tattoos are a form of body art. Some are really quite beautiful, artistic and placed in such a position they compliment ones features. On the other hand I’ve seen my fair share of very drab, ugly and boring tattoos. There…
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Tattoos are a way of expression, and it is an art that has been around for hundreds of years. It is becoming more and more popular in the United States and it is a new “fashion”. I have 13 tattoos,…
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Taking care of your new tattoo is very important – what you do to it now will affect the way it looks for the rest of your life. Award-winning tattoo artist Darl Papple knows his business, so I interrogated him…
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One of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging is the around the eye area. Droopy upper eyelids, sagging eyebrows and bags under your eyes can make you look older and can also impair vision. Blepharoplasty,…
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“Mommy Makeover” is a relatively new term to the world of cosmetic surgery, but new or not, it has gotten enormous approval already. For those who aren’t aware of this new offering, here’s the deal. A “Mommy Makeover” is the…
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Free plastic surgery? There is no question that I would take it and be the happiest camper in the world. In fact, the only thing that might make me any happier would be if I could have two procedures done….
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Many people are looking for self-expression in today’s ever expanding societies. Some want to stand out, some want to fit in. From make-up, to hair color, to accessories. Permanent body art is the final frontier in some minds. A way…
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It should come to no surprise that the instant gratification mentality has changed the values of our society. The “never too young, never too rich, never too slim” became the obsessive mantra of our times. Everyday life has been affected…
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POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF SKIN FILLERS When it comes to beauty, people will stop at nothing. The obsession with eternal youth as well as the desire to compete with the images of perfection presented by the media is sending men…
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There are several steps to take and things to be aware of when taking care of a new tattoo. In order to keep a tattoo looking as crisp, fresh and clear as the day it was applied, it’s especially important…
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A healthy skin normally would have smooth epidermis and fine outer layer or cornifield layer that acts as a barrier to water and environmental injury. Color of the skin and tone is even and unblemished. Constituents like collagen; which provides…
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I hold the rank of a Master Piercer. What this means is I have worked in the field of for at least 5 years and contributed to the profession in a way that is recognized by my peers. I have…
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In the excitement of getting a new tattoo, it is easy to forget that you will need to take special care of your skin before, during and after the tattoo process. Reputable tattooists will offer aftercare advice, but being aware…
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Even trying to not let my old fashioned roots expose me, I still do not like to see tattoos everywhere. I admit my background and the period in which I grew up colors my attitude, but I do not think…
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So, you’ve decided to get your first tattoo? Congratulations, the tattoo experience can be an amazing one. That is, when done right. Tattoos are everywhere these days; men, women and all over different parts of the body. Heck, we even…
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First, you should always think ahead before getting a piercing. If you have a job or are trying to get a job, will they allow this piercing? Do you have enough time for the hole to heal up before you…
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