The Risks Of Tattoos

When growing up, parents tell their children to not write on themselves for different reasons, such as, possible ink poisoning or presenting an undesirable appearance. So what makes tattoos different from what our parents said? Before someone gets a tattoo, many people do not think about the damage the ink will cause and how that person will feel about the tattoo later on. Along with that, why does someone need to memorialize someone or have a design that can be turned into a necklace or a bracelet that doesn’t harm your skin?
Getting a tattoo seems trendy and someone may feel unique but when getting a tattoo, there are possible risks that can effect someone’s life. According to the FDA, “Dirty needles can pass infections, like hepatitis and HIV, from one person to another, unwanted scar tissue may form when getting or removing a tattoo, and small knots or bumps may form around material that the body perceives as foreign, such as particles of tattoo pigment.” (FDA) Tattoo artists do not inform customers of these risks in order to …show more content…
Wearing a half heart necklace that connects to the other half heart can be just as powerful and have a statement saying “I am not complete without my other half.” People stray towards the idea of having a tattoo because as said above, having a tattoo is a trend. If society would consider the idea of having that necklace or charm to put on their charm bracelet, there would be fewer “what if” scenarios. Wearing a necklace is more likely to be acceptable at a job than having to cover up tattoos. When someone is forced to cover up their tattoo, that person will probably complain and protest which is why wearing jewelry or having something else is more effective. Although everyone has the right to do what they want with his/her body, there will always be rules like a