Photos showing how scars are turned into beautiful tattoos

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Tattoo ink can increase the risk of skin, lymphoma cancer, finds study

Tattoo ink can increase the risk of skin, lymphoma cancer, finds study A recent study has said that people with tattoos have a higher risk of being diagnosed with skin and lymphoma cancers. A new study found that people who have tattoos have a higher risk of being diagnosed with skin and lymphoma cancers compared to those without tattoos. The …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

When did humans first get tattoos?

The Hindu

The side-eye glances and judgemental looks have been long associated with the art of tattooing; however, most of us are not aware that the practice has been around for more than 5,300 years. From ancient civilisations that have shone light upon inking tools to well-preserved ancient mummies with symbols tattooed, the history of tattoos goes beyond geographical borders, cultures, and …

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1 month ago

What it really feels like to get your unwanted tattoos removed

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

Mystery of how ancient mummies had tattoos similar to today’s

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The preserved skin of the mummies and the black tattoo ink used show a stark …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Laser scans reveal secrets of strange tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Highly detailed tattoos on Peruvian mummies were made with “special effort” …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Beauty experts reveal if $400 permanent 'cheek blush' makeup tattoos are safe

Daily Mail

The latest beauty trend isn't lipstick you can wipe off. Velvet Cosmetic Tattoos, owned by Savannah Messenger, has gone viral on social media for cheek blushing after she practiced on her feet to perfect the technique Makeup Artist and esthetician Erica Marie Gatt told FEMAIL that permanent makeup is so popular right now because it's 'no longer bold changes' Makeup …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dermatologist reveals 5 things she would never do: ‘Never get a red tattoo because…'

Hindustan Times

Dr Gurveen Waraich recently shared a video about what she always — without fail — does not put on her face, skin and hair. Things a dermatologist says she would never do While tattoos are typically created with black ink, people with an affinity for colour can also choose to etch the design in red, green, purple, white, or blue …

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4 months ago

I'm A Tattoo Artist — I'd Never Do These 7 Things Before Or After Getting A Tattoo

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Getting a tattoo can be an exciting, meaningful experience, but as with any procedure, especially those involving needles, you’ll have to follow some rules to ensure the best outcome for your fresh ink. “When you bleed more, the tattoo ink has a harder time settling into the skin, which can affect the look and quality of the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

How tattoos could raise the risk of cancer, doctors reveal - as experts warn of the particular colour that may be more harmful

Daily Mail

When doctors in Australia discovered a hard mass in the breast of a 36-year-old woman known to have genetic risk factors for cancer, they immediately performed a biopsy, fearing she had an aggressive tumour. In May, a study published in The Lancet reported that adults who had even just a single tattoo were 21 per cent more likely to develop …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Patchwork and Embroidery Tattoos: A hit among Gen Z

Hindustan Times

Getting a tattoo that resembles a real patch is making waves among youngsters. Prashant Yaduvanshi, Founder, Shaman Ink, who is an expert in this form, says, “Patchwork Embroidery is an emerging tattoo trend that mimics the appearance of hand stitched embroidery in lifelike detail. It’s a style that is both fun and intricate, allowing to explore new dimensions within realism …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Police aspirants rush to remove tattoos

Hindustan Times

PUNE As tattoos on the body may turn out to be a hurdle for uniform services, many youth appearing for ongoing police recruitment drive are rushing to hospitals to get it removed. As tattoos on the body may turn out to be a hurdle for uniform services, many youth appearing for ongoing police recruitment drive are rushing to hospitals to …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Do you need ‘permanent’ make up?

Live Mint

A lip oil for just-kissed lips, a cheek tint for a natural flush, delicately filled-in brows and tight lining eyes—barely there make up can also take time when you are in a rush to reach office or an event. The name is a bit misleading, since these procedures can last anywhere from six months to three years," says Ashmi Singhai, …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

New study points to possible link between tattoos and lymphoma, but experts say much more research is needed

CNN

CNN — A Swedish study has found a potential link between tattoos and a type of cancer called malignant lymphoma, but it ultimately calls for more research on the topic, and cancer experts say the possible link is overblown. “I would say the message here should be, we really didn’t learn a lot about whether tattoos are associated with cancer …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fade scars FAST! Users say these silicone strips leave scars 'much less noticeable' in no time at all (and we have a 15% off code)

Daily Mail

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Creating a buzz in living rooms, playgrounds and online mum communities across the nation, the Scar Erase Silicone Scar Treatment has been earning high praise from parents for its effectiveness in addressing their children’s scars. A discreet, comfortable and non-invasive way to help fade old and new scars, the Scar Erase Silicone Scar Treatment works …

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1 year ago

Are TikTok’s new trend freckle tattoos a step too far? Read what medical professionals have to say

Hindustan Times

What does TikTok have to offer after “skin cycling” and “bone smashing” now? From 'skin cycling' to 'freckle tattoos': TikTok's newest obsession The latest trend to sweep the platform is permanent freckles, also known as freckle tattoos. Netizens' experience One TikToker shared her experience in a DIY video, saying, “I’ve been depressed, and I like my summer freckles, so I’ve …

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1 year ago

Can you ever get just one tattoo? Experts break down the ink addiction

India Today

For some, getting inked is not an impulsive decision. Sahil Bali, a tattoo artist at Delhi’s Devilz Tattooz, told India Today, “In the primitive era, tattoos were used as an identification mark for a tribe or to recognise a certain segment of people. “Yes, tattoos are highly addictive in the sense that I haven’t seen many people who won’t come …

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1 year ago

Ink-Credible Trauma Tales

Deccan Chronicle

Many people see inked skin as a sign of self-expression. Whether it’s navigating the loss of a loved one, surviving traumas like sexual assault or bullying, battling mental health, or confronting societal pressures, tattoos offer solace and courage to face life’s challenges. “One must seek the help from therapists and take medication to overcome serious mental illnesses instead of solely …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Planning to get inked on New Year? Check out 8 top tattoo trends set to make waves in 2024

Hindustan Times

In the year 2023, we have witnessed a great number of tattoo trends sweeping through the Indian tattoo community as well as the global tattoo industry. Categories like minimal tattoos, Fineline/single needle tattoo designs, and finger tattoos have been steadily gaining popularity. Tattoo trends are unpredictable in nature, some of it is similar to hairstyling and clothing trends which is …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Love Jungkook's tattoos? Here's what 5 of them mean for BTS' golden maknae

Hindustan Times

Jungkook, a member of the internationally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has garnered attention not only for his musical talents but also for his meaningful tattoos that hold personal significance to him and have a connection with fans or BTS ARMY. Here's what 5 of them mean for BTS' golden maknae While he keeps some of their meanings private, the tattoos …

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1 year, 8 months ago

National Tattoo Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration

Hindustan Times

National Tattoo Day is celebrated each year in America to recognise and appreciate the art of tattooing and its cultural significance where this day is dedicated to the appreciation of tattoos as a form of self-expression, artistry and individuality. National Tattoo Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration They can carry deep personal meanings, symbolise significant events, represent cultural heritage …

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1 year, 9 months ago

How tattoos have gone beyond being body art in Bengaluru

The Hindu

Skin to a tattoo artist is what canvas is to a painter. A tattoo artist since 2007, Suresh Machu says back then, tattoos were primarily used as a way to show affection for loved ones. Since it doesn’t require the artist to sit down and draw a new design, it’s much faster to get a flash tattoo. “Now when people …

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2 years ago

Four surgical methods to remove permanent tattoos, along with prices

India TV News

Four surgical methods to remove permanent tattoos, along with prices Tattoos are a fun expression of love and creativity but sometimes become a painful memory. Here are four surgical methods to remove permanent tattoos. Permanent tattoos can be difficult to get rid of, but surgical techniques are the most effective, safest, and expensive ways to remove them.Learn about how to …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Tattoos: 5 Surprising Health Benefits Of Getting Inked

News 18

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2 years, 3 months ago

Things to Think About When Removing a Tattoo

News 18

We adore being inked. The best way to get rid of tattoos is through laser tattoo removal. With the help of the technology’s high-intensity laser procedure, the pigment of the tattoo is skilfully broken down, and eventually you are free of your tattoos. It might leave a stain The tattoo removal procedure does not ensure complete removal of the tattoo. …

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2 years, 4 months ago

I'm A Grandma With Tattoos. Here's What Getting Inked So Late In Life Has Given Me.

Huff Post

The author showing off some of her nine tattoos. The people there didn’t look at me as a middle-aged grandmother going through an identity crisis ― they saw me as a woman who appreciated tattoos. Of course, I’d heard horror stories about the pain of getting inked, regrets about permanent mistakes made by sloppy artists, and warnings of tattoos shifting …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Why Do People Get Tattoos? This is What Studies Say

News 18

Tattooing a form of self-expression has been a ritualised practice for ages throughout numerous cultures. Some people also get tattoos impulsively and for no particular reason. The second hypothesis – the “upping the ante” argument – posits that tattoos developed as an indication of sexual fitness that improved one’s attractiveness much like a peacock’s tail. Tattoos as a badge Getting …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Scientists develop painless and bloodless tattoos that can be self-administered

The Independent

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2 years, 7 months ago

Planning To Get Inked But Scared Of All The Myths? Shattering Misconceptions Surrounding Tattoos

News 18

Half of the world’s population is still of the belief that tattoos can only be associated with those who prefer to have an “alternative" lifestyle, is spoilt, can defy rules and regulations and most certainly is a hipster. Dr. Adrija Rahman Mukherjee says, “It is not true that one can get cancer after they have gotten tattoos done because one …

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2 years, 9 months ago

How tattoos are helping overcome trauma, domestic abuse in Brazil

Al Jazeera

Sao Paulo, Brazil – Talita Souza walked through the doors of Stylo Tattoo in Sao Paulo hoping to cover up the scars on her forearms – the result of domestic abuse. Mendes started designing tattoos after she realised she “loved being able to leave art on someone’s body forever”. We need to teach people to eat better, to show how …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Nobody should feel pressured to cover their tattoos at work in 2022

The Independent

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2 years, 11 months ago

Getting under the skin: A bunch of artists and scholars is documenting India’s rich tattooing traditions

The Hindu

When London-based graphic designer Shomil Shah was scouring the Internet looking for ideas for a decidedly Indian looking tattoo, he chanced upon an article written by tattoo anthropologist Lars Krutak. “Tattooing seems to have skipped a generation or two in India,” says Shah, who discovered after he got his first few tattoos that his maternal great grandmother also had them. …

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3 years ago

41-Year-Old UK Man Has 90% Body Covered in Tattoos. Their Cost Will Shock You

News 18

Getting tattoos has become a very popular trend in recent years. Typically, people get 1-2 tattoos, but a man from England got almost his entire body inked. And then he loved it so much that he kept getting new tattoos over the last several years. Smith now has almost 90% of his body covered in tattoos. Asked about the money …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Meet the artist etching memorial tattoos for people who lost loved ones to COVID-19

LA Times

Juan Rodriguez, owner of FTF Tattoo in Pacoima, said there’s been an increase in requests for memorial tattoos due to the pandemic. Diaz, known as “Rock,” has been a tattoo artist for 26 years but still gets a little nervous when doing memorial tattoos, and this one was particularly sensitive. “It’s a picture of my friend, my mentor.” Martinez, known …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Tattoo their name on your body if you love them. Get their face if you really care

LA Times

This story is part of Image issue 5, “Reverence,” an exploration of how L.A. does beauty. “I’ve watched people get forearm tattoos of their children and almost cradle them — almost as if they’re holding their child,” he says. “At first he shook his head a little — because you know, my family’s Catholic Mexican,” remembers Salinas, a tattooer at …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Dolly Parton reveals the meaning behind her butterfly tattoos

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Having previously revealed that she has ink of ribbons, …

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3 years, 7 months ago

I Used To Cut Myself. Here’s What It’s Like To Live With The Scars.

Huff Post

Sutthiwat Srikhrueadam via Getty Images Warning: This essay includes descriptions of self-harm. For many years, I didn’t know the term “cutting” even existed, despite routinely harming myself. These fingers of yours might not work as well if you cut too deep.” He had the qualities of a good dad, and before I left, he said, “I don’t want to see …

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3 years, 8 months ago

In the aftermath of COVID-19, survivors are getting tattoos as reminders of strength, and those they lost

Firstpost

Every day during lockdown Samantha Barry, editor of Glamour magazine, walked or ran along the West Side Highway in New York City. “This is my way to recognise it.” While the pandemic may be a time many want to forget, others are doing the opposite, getting tattoos to commemorate their experiences. “People are getting words that have spoken to them, …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Want to get a tattoo but unsure of what to make? Here are a few ideas for first-timers

Hindustan Times

Want to get a tattoo but unsure of what to make? But before going to a tattoo parlour and throwing all your questions at the tattoo artist, you will have to decide the tattoo you want and the location.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout If you are someone who has been wanting a tattoo for …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Stretch marks are now well-earned stripes for many on social media

The Hindu

Having gone through many weight fluctuations in her life, Tamil Brynta Ponn, who lives in Toronto, Canada, is no stranger to stretch marks. “Stretch marks have become so common to me that I forget that they still aren’t completely accepted by everyone else,” she says in an Instagram post the plus-size model well-known on Instagram for her self-love posts about …

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4 years ago

From Marilyn Manson to anti-mask: What happens when your tattoo starts to mean something else?

The Independent

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4 years ago

Six cliche tattoos, according to tattoo artists from roses to landmark

The Independent

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4 years, 1 month ago

On World Cancer Day, Tahira Kashyap Khurrana pens poem creating awareness about breast cancer

New Indian Express

She said, "Some scars are deep, some within. But there's more these goddamn scars, They're secrets in far away, just like stars. But the thing with the health karma is that everyone is a winner, For it's the fight that counts, whether you're an expert or a beginner. So hear me one last time, fall in love with yourself, all …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Britain's most tattooed woman reveals how strange

Daily Mail

The self-proclaimed most tattooed woman in Britain has revealed how strangers are 'really rude' about her appearance and how she is forced to ignore cruel remarks from passersby who think she is 'thuggish'. Becky Holt, 33, from Poynton, Cheshire, has 95 per cent of her skin is covered in tattoos, including her face, arm pits and 'intimate area' which are …

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4 years, 2 months ago

How Memorial Tattoos Can Help With The Grieving Process

Huff Post

Turgay Koca/EyeEm via Getty Images People choose a variety of tattoos to honor lost loved ones. “Like other types of memorials, memorial tattoos honor, recognize and pay tribute to someone very special to us in a way that is always accessible,” he added, noting that a tattoo is always there when the bereaved person is feeling sad, lonely or lost. …

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4 years, 9 months ago

Beauty of mastectomy tattoos revealed in powerful photo project

CNN

CNN — In the portrait series “Reclaim” women in diffuse pink lighting reveal delicately tattooed designs inked across their chests, unfurling over scar tissue in explosions of color or in black and gray. The series, a collaboration between British photographer Kate Peters and art director Gem Fletcher, which began in 2018, illustrates the beauty of mastectomy tattoos, a practice that …

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4 years, 9 months ago

Beauty of mastectomy tattoos revealed in powerful photo project

CNN

CNN — In the portrait series “Reclaim” women in diffuse pink lighting reveal delicately tattooed designs inked across their chests, unfurling over scar tissue in explosions of color or in black and gray. The series, a collaboration between British photographer Kate Peters and art director Gem Fletcher, which began in 2018, illustrates the beauty of mastectomy tattoos, a practice that …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Cindy Crawford was told to remove her famous beauty mark

Daily Mail

Cindy Crawford was told to remove her famous beauty mark. Young CC: Cindy Crawford was told to remove her famous beauty mark. The 54-year-old supermodel began her modelling career in high school, but was told she would need to remove her trademark mole above her lip if she wanted to become a model Confession: 'I did a British Vogue cover, …

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5 years, 5 months ago

Why do you still have to hide tattoos and piercings at work?

ABC

"I'm probably the most colourful doctor you'll meet today," is what Sarah Gray tells patients if they mention her hand and neck tattoos when she's working in an Adelaide hospital. "Both tattoos and piercings are a big source of discussion in my work with corporate clients," Ms Hardy says. Ms Hardy says she would advise people err on the side …

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5 years, 11 months ago

Realistic nipple, areola tattoos help breast cancer survivors feel whole again

ABC

Imagine years of battling cancer, through drugs, treatments and surgery, then being faced with a daily reminder of your trauma. Key points: Breast reconstruction can leave physical and emotional scars Cosmetic tattoos can help to 'recreate' parts of the body Cosmetic tattoos can provide a boost to confidence For many women, seeing the battle scars writ large across their chests …

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5 years, 11 months ago

INKclination to alleviate pain

Deccan Chronicle

Suresh Machu, a 27-year-old tattoo artiste from Bengaluru offers discounted prices and free touch-ups for people with self-harm scars from their past. Suresh Machu believes that his only aim in life is to help people through his art, he explains, “As a child, I wanted to become a doctor but due to a financial setback, and not being able to …

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