Thinking about getting inked? Hold that thought for just a second! Getting a tattoo is a huge deal—it’s basically permanent ...

As we age, skin changes, chronic health conditions, and medications can affect how tattoos heal and raise the risk of infection. Older adults need to consider the health risks before getting tattoos.

Tattoo ink stays with you for life. Researchers are now asking how these pigments interact with the immune system and whether ...

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Don’t mix laser hair removal with tattoos: experts explain the right order and why laser hair removal first and tattoo second ...

How do you feel about this symbolism of the lion vs. the boy? Seems rooted in some sort of family thing or maybe even religious because, yeah, the Jesus here? How does that Jesus look to you in terms ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Imagine having a rubber band snapped on your skin repeatedly. That’s what people say it feels like having a tattoo removed. According to the latest research, one-third of ...

Using lasers to remove tattoos comes with some risks. Skin that bore the tattoo can be left lighter than surrounding skin. There also can be temporary scarring, infection, redness or soreness, ...