Modern Day Tattoos

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In my opinion in the tattoo industry with in the last four hundred plus year the technology has grown for the best. Yes, in some traditions I would still believe the past traditional methods are the best way to achieve the look that is trying to be gained. On another note, I do agree the sanitary issues come along with the technology difference from the past versus modern day. While deciding between getting a modern day tattoo and receiving a traditional tattoo, you have to think about the factors such as the pain rate, the health issues that have been proven, along with the healing period of time needed. The technology now versus then has upgraded for the better, yes tattooing is an art, with today’s technology there is a better chance of

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