The number of treatments needed depend on the color of ink, how long the person had the tattoo, whether it was done by a professional or an amateur, the size and location on the body. Since the ink particles are carried away in the blood stream, tattoos near the heart may fade faster than tattoos on the ankles or hands. During your first visit with our specialist, your tattoo will be inspected and a test may be done to determine your skin’s reaction to the laser. You will be given protection for your eyes.…
Meaningful Cross Tattoos For Men: A Timeless Spiritual Classic Easily one of the most highly recognizable symbols in the world is the cross. Now while it is chiefly recognized as a Christian symbol, it also has other meanings. The Anhk for example, a cross with a loop at the top, is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph which represents the life which predates the Christian cross. The Iron Cross, once given as a German military decoration, is now used in tattoo art to symbolize rebellion and non-conformity. There are a number of reasons other than spirituality that someone may choose a cross tattoo.…
Cosmetic surgery, or “plastic surgery” as it’s often referred to, is surgery in which the principle purpose is to improve the appearance. (Farlex 2012) In 2012 there were more than 236,000 cosmetic surgeries done for minor’s ages 13 through 19. The most common surgery is nose reshaping, and following close behind are tummy ticks, liposuction, and breast augmentations. Being a teenager myself, I cannot justify having these kinds of surgeries.…
Circumcision has been around for hundreds of thousands of years. Many religions command their followers be circumcised while others practice the ancient tradition for the presumed health benefits. However, more and more parents opt out of for various reasons such as the health benefits are not proven and the process of circumcision is counter intuitive to the partners rule of not hurting their child. Parents are allowed to choose if their baby gets circumcised, but if their reasonings are such listed earlier, they are misguided and are incorrect. When someone is questioned if their circumcision was painful, they would say they don't remember the experience.…
Can You Benefit From A Tummy Tuck? When it comes to your body, you want to make sure you are comfortable with it. A lot of people are not comfortable to with stomach area. This is because they either feel overweight, or they have recently had a dramatic weight loss that left them with a soft, flabby stomach that causes them to have a lack of confidence.…
Graffiti: To be Art, or not to be? Whenever you take a stroll through downtown, anywhere, old buildings and alleyways are stricken with spray painted works. The Merriam-Webster dictionary states that art is “something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings”. The painted works draw your attention and can create feelings of peace, danger, wistfulness, merriment, sadness, or even anger.…
Fortunately, lasers do an excellent job of removing tattoos even though it may take several sessions to get the job done. When you work with a dermatologist, you have peace of mind your skin will be clear and smooth when the tattoo is gone. The goal is to look like you never had a tattoo rather than replace it with a faded image or a scar, which is a real risk if you try to remove the ink…
The media tends to stereotype people with tattoos and piercings as an untrustworthy group of people. Media believes that a person should look clean and respectable. A person with tattoos and piercings gets criticized over not meeting the media’s standard way of looking. The media judges a person with any sort of body modification before the said person has a chance to prove their self. Media portrays people with tattoos and piercings as unprofessional, bad parents, and criminals.…
To many, male or female, No Shave November is a national holiday. What we don’t ask, is why is this? and when did it start? Although to us No Shave November is a laughing matter, originally it was an effort by thirty men in Australia in 2004 to raise awareness for prostate cancer and depression. Over time, No Shave November has been adopted by a number of different awareness groups, to recognize the tragedies of sexual assault, prostate cancer and cancer in general.…
Teens become addicted to nicotine despite knowing that cigarette smoking is harmful to them in many ways. Many young teens understand the fact that cigarette smoking is harmful, but they do not understand the dangerous risk. Many teenagers are experiencing peer pressure at such young ages. Also, many teens feel they want to be able to fit in with a certain crowd of people. Another reason teenagers becomes addicted to nicotine despite knowing that cigarette smoking is harmful is due many teenagers are immature.…
Circumcision: The Thought Behind the Procedure The practice of circumcision is as old as 4000 years ago. It’s a surgical procedure that removes the forskin of the penis. It is most known for its spiritual and cultural meaning, however it also has some medical benefits. Many people vary on the views of this practice.…
Circumcision is a huge debate in the United States. Circumcision has been happening as early as 1914, but in the 1950s the number of babies getting circumcised jumped from about 50% to 90%. Circumcision can be performed for religious, cultural or medical reasons. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis typically done in the newborn stage, circumcision after the newborn stage is still possible but is a more complex procedure. About 30% of the world is circumcised, and an average of 58% in the United States.…
Yes, of course I can give you recommendations concerning future action. If you have the desire to get piercings, go after it! Just since someone does not accept the fact that you want to proceed in this should most certainly not detain you back. Look at it as if it is your dream. Do not let someone stand in your way.…
By thinking through the decision of a tattoo and not putting anything displeasing on their body, a person with a tattoo is less likely to be left with regrets. Since no room for error was left for their new body art, they can thoroughly enjoy their tattoo. Their tattoo is thought through and gives them a chance, like any other student, to exhibit their beliefs and individuality (Firmin, 6). A college student can still demonstrate their uniqueness and independence without having to later regret their actions. Vega, got his first tattoo at nineteen, and now thirty, he says, “I wish I waited longer.…
Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty that was intended to be used for traumas and reconstruction of body defects. But, over the years, elective surgeries are becoming more popular to achieve the beauty people want. Beauty is the qualities in a person that give pleasures to the sense or the mind. In today’s society, beauty is judged harshly and is frequently talked about throughout social media. The people who are troubled about their appearances will try to cover up these insecurities with make-up, fashion, or dieting and exercising to improve their self-esteem and appearances.…