In most parts of Asia tattoos are not seen as a fashion statement but more as a sign of illegal gang membership! Although this concept is now changing slightly it is still unacceptable for teachers to have tattoos visible and all tattoos should be covered. This is not only relevant for the classroom but should also be considered for other leisure time places like the gym. Top

Tattoos should be covered during working hours. However, tattoos are becoming quite popular in China but, like in Japan and Taiwan, they do carry a negative image with older Chinese. Top

Having tattoos has traditionally been a sign that you are a member of the Yakuza - the Japanese mafia. At school, any tattoos must be covered up. Many public baths, swimming pools and gyms ban people with visible tattoos. Top

Yes, but not in the traditional sense... It's not very often that a person gets one tattoo and quits. They may even wait years before the next tattoo, but sooner or later they get back in 'the chair'. :)

The tattoos are created by placing a drop of dark blue or black India ink on the skin and then using a sterilized needle to implant a bit of the ink within the skin layer. The process feels like a pinprick, much less painful than when you have blood drawn. Each tattoo is often smaller than a freckle, which, in most cases, would not be seen by anyone other than the patient who knows that they are there or the therapist. RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE

I sign a tattoo whenever I am asked to do so. I used to sign all of them, when I first came here from Daytona Beach where it was standard practice. The attitude around here is different; so if you want my mark, which resembles a tiny arrowhead, please remember to ask for it.

Christian Teens guide, Brandon Hill, discusses the meaning behind the scriptures often used to say that tattoos are against the bible.

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No. Head lice are not selective. They don't care if hair is long, short, blonde, brown, washed this morning or last week. As long as they are warm, and have blood to drink, then they are content.

It isn't true in the sense of a real addiction, but it is a fact that people who already have one tattoo are more likely to get another one ... or so. It is possible to get 'hooked' on the excitement of getting a tattoo, just as some people get 'hooked' on shopping, but that's not a real addiction. Most people who end up with multiple tattoos do so simply because they like them.

Yes, a lot of bengals do like to splash around in the water. This includes your toilet bowl! They often will dunk their toys in the water bowls, splash around in their water bowl until they dump it over, things of this nature. Some will sit on the edge of the bathtub while you take a bath and might try to splash the bathwater a little bit with their paw. Or likewise when you are in the shower.

Varicose veins are larger, twisted and more prominent than normal veins. Quite frequently, they are associated with many spider veins.

Yes. You can exchange to US dollars if you wish. But during your stay in Taiwan there will be no need for you to convert Taiwanese dollars to US dollars or any other foreign currency. All vendors prefer Taiwanese dollars.

It isn’t true in the sense of a real addiction, but it is a fact that people who already have one tattoo are more likely to get another one … or so. It is possible to get ‘hooked’ on the excitement of getting a tattoo, just as some people get ‘hooked’ on shopping, but that’s not a real addiction. Most people who end up with multiple tattoos do so simply because they like them.

Ouch on the tattoo idea...thankfully everything is relatively normal. I do have the ability to get calm in emergency situations.

We do not use tap water. We have individual distilled water containers for each patient. This eliminates the bio-film that builds up in ordinary water lines.

Medical lasers use an intense beam of light to significantly lighten or completely remove your tattoo. When the ink particles of your tattoo absorb the light from the laser, they are broken up into tiny fragments. These fragments are then absorbed through your body’s natural cleansing mechanism. This cleansing process generally takes a few weeks. Larger ink particles may require multiple treatments.

The Tattooing procedure requires the use of both hands and one foot (foot switch). It's vital to hold the skin as tight as possible with one hand, and the other holds the machine. It's therefore quite possible for a tattooist to tattoo his own legs.. (as did most of us while training).. but his own arms would be difficult to say the least. Not impossible, just highly unlikely.

Only if you go to an unsanitary artist. A dirty environment can give you a bad rash or infection. Otherwise it's safe.

James- Left arm: 4 flaming playing-cards, underneath which it says "Carpe Diem Baby." Right arm: A spider web, a skull, a devil's trident, flames and banners thay say "Live to Win" and "Dare to Fail." Chest: Two sets hands together praying with a "glowing" cross between then and the name "Cali" over the cross, the name "Marcella" to the left of one set of hands, and the name "Castor" to the right of the other set of hands. Inside right arm: The word "faith" with wings.

Yes, they are. These tattoos provide a very positive tool in the treatment of cancer. During treatment they are necessary so the radiation therapist can precisely pinpoint the area needing treatment. After treatment they provide a history of the patient's treatment areas to future healthcare providers. Whenever there is a risk for recurrence of the cancer the tattoos should be left in place. If the same tissue is irradiated, thickening of the skin and scarring could result.

Not as long as you take care of your new tat. There is a section in the FAQ that covers healing methods in depth. Some people have trouble healing tattoos with colors they are allergic to. If it gets infected and refuses to heal after a few days of using a topical antibiotic, you may want to check with a doctor. Keep in mind this assumes you are a healthy individual without any condition that suppresses your immune system.

I always like to see the tattoo before making a suggestion. I know tattoos are very personal in nature. It's like a logo for the body that helps define you. In many cases, I like to incorporate the tattoo if appropriate. If it isn't appropriate, we can either not shoot that body area or it can simply be covered with make up. If it's essential to who you are, then we include them. If not, I like to evaluate it on a case-by-case senario.

The tattoos come on a small sheet of paper with a thin cover sheet on top.  Cut out one tattoo and peel off the cover sheet.  Place the tattoo face down on clean, dry skin (make-up may prevent the tattoo from adhering to the skin properly).  Take a wet cloth or paper towel and press it against the paper backing of the tattoo for 20 seconds, or until the paper is thoroughly soaked.

Press tape over the tattoo, then peel away.  Tattoos also dissolve with rubbing alcohol.  DO NOT rub, scrub, or scratch the tattoo off, as this may damage your skin! If you are selling them as a fund raiser or applying them to customers, YOU MUST make sure your customers understand how to remove them.   When we ship your order, we include a sheet of instructions that you can copy and hand out to your customers.