Multiple Piercings and Tattoos - Page 6

RainCityWoman · ‎06-16-2015

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
I have three tattoos. One on my left shoulder, one on my upper left arm, and one on my right calf.

I don't look "dirty" or "nasty" with them.

They all mean something to me.

I did it for ME, not for attention, or because I felt "inadequate" or anything else.

Good for YOU!!! I have 5 piercings in my ears and one very special tattoo on my forearm that I had done to comemorate a very special birthday. It's symbolic and holds meaning to me. While I probably wouldn't want to have a whole arm sleeve done, I must admit I've been tempted to do at least one more. I find them artistic and often full of special meaning to the wearer. It's a form of expression, and it really doesn't hurt anyone but the one having it drawn on. I just don't get the shade thrown at those who have them. It's their business and no one else's.

RainCityWoman · ‎06-16-2015

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
For me I am concerned about their future. Accidents and illness happens. If they ever needed a skin graff or a tram flap to rebuild a breast due to cancer. The tattoo would be quite an issue. Tissue for the face or areas where we are exposed would also look awful. Some may say that they can get cadaver skin, etc. but not always does the body accept the transplants and not always does the graff look right.
Another danger is hepatitis - very real.
No thank you.

Hepatitis????? Not unless you're having it done in a back alley by a shared needle user from the drug world. Tha tattoo industry is regulated by health department standards and is inspected often. Needles are prepackaged and are opened in plain sight of the client, then discarded after use. . Ink is poured into new containers with each client and that container is discarded after use. The needle NEVER dips into a universal container. The skin is cleansed several times and alcohol swabbed before, during and after the procedure. Care and cleaning instructions, plus bandages, antiseptics and lubricants are given in a kit to take home. Other warnings and precautions are given in case of abnormal skin reactions. All you have to do is look at the licenses and other necessary things hanging on the walls of the Tatt shop.

ladyroxanne · ‎03-09-2010

@RainCityWoman

i've never heard nor seen it done in the ears before. did it hurt?

RainCityWoman · ‎06-16-2015

@Marp wrote:
I have a tattoo question. Would the picture below translate well as a tattoo and how would it hold up over time?

The eyes would be fabulous as a tatt. The solid black box I'm not so sure of. First of all, it wouldn't be as black as that looks. Secondly, it might look better if it were in an actual shape of a cat's head oer possibly just feathered out from the eyes in less of a geometric shape. To each his own I guess. I'd ask the artist for his or her point of view.

RainCityWoman · ‎06-16-2015

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
@Puzzle Piece wrote:
For me I am concerned about their future. Accidents and illness happens. If they ever needed a skin graff or a tram flap to rebuild a breast due to cancer. The tattoo would be quite an issue. Tissue for the face or areas where we are exposed would also look awful. Some may say that they can get cadaver skin, etc. but not always does the body accept the transplants and not always does the graff look right.
Another danger is hepatitis - very real.
No thank you.

A reputable tattoo artist, worth their salt, ALWAYS uses new needles for each client.

The risk of getting hepatitis is low.

That's REQUIRED by law in order to have a tatt business.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

at first it was a shock when my younger son started having tattoos done 😢😁but then over time I grew to realize few things:

1) he was an adult who is self-supporting since he was 22 (now 31)

2) never did drugs or alcohol

3) completed college with honors

4) holds a great income earning job where he is well liked and was chosen for a great job promo for his career -- in fact, has never had a problem getting a job (which he's been at his present job for 8 years)

and more importantly, he really is a nice guy, polite, etc and I'm very proud of him.

now he found a wonderful gf -- she is the most caring, family oriented and loving girl I could only wish he would find! She's a tattoo artist in much demand --

They have tattoos all over and believe me I cringed when we just went a family function (very old fashioned Italians) wow everyone loved her and fussed over my son. We were just at Disney and people were coming up to them complimenting them both on their artwork!

Those 2 kids are so caring and loving, never forget a bday or special occasion and are considerate to everyone. (On the flip side I wish I could say the same for my older son and his wife! That's another story🙄)

So as the old saying says "Never judge a book by its cover!"

RainCityWoman · ‎06-16-2015

@ladyroxanne wrote:
@RainCityWoman

i've never heard nor seen it done in the ears before. did it hurt?

No, the piercings are in my ears, not the tatt. I had mine done on my front forearm just below where my elbow bends. I think there are probably people who HAVE had them done on their ears, but I haven't seen it. The forearm hurt, but was not excruciating. The outlining was more painful than the color fill in. The more tender skin on the body hurts more, and the closer to the bone, like the ankle bone, the more painful. I picked an area where I thought there was tougher skin.

Nancy Drew · ‎03-11-2010

@sidsmom wrote:
@Jackaranda wrote:
....some of the nicest people are all tatted up and some mean people have no tattoos or piercings.
Seems like a broad brushstroke.

Never like the phrase (or variation) of
"all ___(fill in the blank)___ are ___(fill in the blank)___"
Realize the word 'some' was used...dually noted.

Reality-based law enforcement shows like 'Gangland' or 'First 48' will shed a different light on tattoos. They are meant to say a lot & have life/death meaning.

Of course the heart on the wrist or college mascot on the ankle wouldn't fall within this ilk...not saying that all....but with the bigger picture, it's amazing how criminals have made tattooing into an art which timelines their life. Even the FBI has a tattoo database to track gangmembers. Find all that so interesting.

I did use the word "some" as to not use a broad brush stroke. Nit picking can get old...

Wrong is still wrong just because you benefited from it.

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

I have 2 pierces in each ear. Tattoos are something I would never do.

What others do is their business. I must admit there are times I cannot help but stare.

Then again there is something about David Beckham I find appealing.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

Oh and they both have "ear plugs" and honestly, they always have something in their ears so I'm not really sure what they look like w/o the plugs. I know my son has had them for years and yes, I wonder how that would be fixed to normal. I assume by plastic surgery.