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Q. I'm 15 and my step mom said i can get a tattoo when i turn 16 which is jan 6th. What should my first tattoo be a tramp stamp or like a little star or something? If you have any suggestions plz write them down & try to put a picture lol thank you!!!!!!!

A. First, don't let anyone sway your opinion on if you want a lower back tattoo. They were around long before the term "tramp stamp" was invented, and they'll be around long after people ask "what's a tramp stamp?". If that's what you want, then go for it!

Second, seeing as to how tattoos are forever, make it something meaningful, or something that you will enjoy for the rest of your life. Remember that likes and dislikes will change a lot over your life (especially in the next 5 years of your life), so when you make your decision, make sure that it won't be something you'll hate later on in life, such as lyrics from a band you can't remember 20 years from now ^_~ (however, if it's meaningful lyrics, or from your 'all time favorite band', then consider it [ex: I would be happy with the lyrics from Metallica's Fade to Black, but I'd kick myself if I had Vanilla Ice's Ice Ice Baby]).

Likewise, if you choose some picture of some sort, unless you plan to have a 'child-like playfulness' about you your entire life, I would avoid any sort of child-like imagery (if fate should have it that, at 80, you're a bitter old woman, you will hate the lollipop tattoo on your ankle), or conversely, anything too 'extreme' from your 'average self' (if at 80 you're a kid-at-heart, the tattoo that reminds you to take the "safe route" might become too stuffy for you).

For something meaningful, consider your own personality traits. If you think of yourself as being courageous, pick a lion. If you're cute, pick a puppy or a ribbon. If you love stargazing, pick celestial figures. If you're religious, pick your favorite passage from your (insert appropriate book here), or an icon from your favorite story. If you take pride in your heritage, pick a pattern based off that heritage... and so on.

If you want something purely artistic but simple, some suggestions: a shower of stars, a rainbow ending in a cloud, butterflies (consider natural butterflies as well, as they are just as vivid in nature as our own imaginations), frogs, geckos, vines, flowers, leaves, small birds, owls, or smiley face with "Have A Nice Day" (or maybe a pirate happy face with "Have A Piratey Day, ARRR!", or some other theme like that).

Most tattoo shops will have flash (common tattoo images) on their walls for you to look at, so if no ideas here satisfy what you want, check out their flash, and see if you can't work with your artist to come up with something that's "uniquely you".

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Why do big women get tattoos?

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Why does anyone get a tattoo are your expectations for life so low?
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A. People who mark themselves up with these disgusting tattoos have no regard for themselves at all. They've been destroyed by child abuse, very probably - and their life and their bodies are just sh*t to throw away.

This is TRULY one of the uglies and most stupid trends I've seen in my short life time - permanently marking your skin with really stupid stuff. AND - these people are generally broke - AND these ugly, stupid tattoos cost money!!!

It's all very very very sad.

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How Painful Is A Tattoo?

Q. --I Have To Know' I'm Curious If I Could Even Just Go Through The Pain-- Some Tells Me That Its Painful, Some Say that Its Not--Judging From Their Face Expressions Going Through The Process, though I'm Not REALLY There With Them, Just Seeing Photo's And What Not, I Heard That You May--Bleed And That's What Scares Me A Little, Is The Bleeding. --Tell Me How It REALLY Feels In Full Details, So I Can Really Think This Through--

Thank You. (:

A. It's interesting that I have never seen a woman not go through with a tattoo in 20 years. Women can take child birth which is 100 times more painful. A tattoo for a woman is at most a minor annoyance. So stop worrying and get your tattoo!

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Will a ribcage tattoo stretch?

Q. I'm considering to get a tattoo for my 18th birthday, its a quote on my ribs just below my bra strap. It will look like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/56136274@N03/5213073151/
But a different quote and a little more high up. The only thing i'm concerned about is if it will stretch if i ever have children and also since i go on holidays every year will it fade? This tattoo will be my first one and i know it might sound young to be getting tattoos at 18 but it will remind me of alot of things and it means alot to me. Would appriciate any help, thank you

A. Whenever women get pregnant skin is stretched in so many places. Your body is trying to make room to carry this growing baby for 9 months. So, yes... you more than likely will stretch there during pregnancy. I know one or two lucky people that had tattoos on the torso, had kids, and had them looking normal afterward. But the question really is... are you willing to risk it?
Tattoos do cost a good amount of money, and this is your body. Try finding another place for this tattoo if you're that worried. I recommend it at least.
If you do go on holidays often or are in the sun for even a little bit of the day... you should ALWAYS be putting higher SPF on your tattoos all the time. If not then you're going to find yourself with a faded tattoo and a lot of touch up appointments.

So - find another place or wait until after children. (And you have to remember you gain weight as an adult if you don't take care of yourself... soo..even then maybe not.) and lather up on that spf everywhere!

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Can I become a child psychologist even if I have a tattoo on my inner forearm?

Q. I've been thinking about getting a tattoo for a while, and lately it's been becoming more and more appealing to me. What I want is nothing inappropriate; in fact, it's something that my old psychologist told me to tell myself when I got anxious ("whatever happens, I will be okay.") I would not be willing to get it on another part of my body because I need to be able to see it at all times. Do you think this would be okay?

A. If you are running your own clinic and office, then I have no doubt it'll be fine. You set your own rules and as long as you gain a good reputation, you should be fine. However, if your'e going to schools, and don't have your own practice, you'll have to realize that you may need to cover it. If you're a male, then this shouldn't be hard as a long sleeve button down is generally worn in professional environments. If you're a female, then it may be harder because many women wear short sleeve blouses and shirts to work. In the end, it's up to you to weigh the pros and the cons because it's going to be a permanent part of your body. Hope this helps.

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What is the movie about the woman who makes a list of all the qualities of the perfect man?

Q. A woman makes to do lists for everything in her life. She makes a list of qualities for the perfect guy. She meets a guy in a coffee shop who meets nearly all the qualities on the list but at the same time begins falling for the guy that works at the coffee shop who is the polar opposite of everything on her list.

A. The Wish List (2010 TV movie)
starring Jennifer Esposito, David Sutcliffe, Diane Venora
Summary:
Sarah Fischer (Esposito), a by-the-book, hard-working human relations executive at a publishing company, is fed up with her bad dates and decides to create one of her famous to-do lists: "Qualification for the Man I'll Marry ~No Exceptions." After a few more bad dates, she refines her list to include nice feet, no tattoos, has a job, no bad hair and no slogan t-shirts, to name a few. Enter Fred Jones (Sutcliffe), a barista at her favorite coffee place who has unruly hair and wears t-shirts, but who has a knack for reading his customers' personality and creating the perfect coffee drink for them. He also has a knack for getting inside Sarah's head.
At about the same time, Erik Cavalieri appears. He's a handsome doctor who loves animals, loves children, loves to cook, and has about ten other positive characteristics that make him Sarah's perfect match. The two start dating and things get serious. Erik asks Sarah to marry him. It should be a no brainer, but Fred, who challenges Sarah to figure out what she really wants in life, keeps pulling her heartstrings. Ultimately, Sarah decides to throw away her list and put her heart first.

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Post pregnancy pictures for women who had stomach tattoos?

Q. I have been looking all over for a website that shows pictures of women who have tattoos on their belly, abdomen, upper hip etc. I want to see how many women have had their tattoos deformed or they're fine. I have a really meaningful tattoo that I don't want messed up, but that's not gonna stop me from having a child. I'm just wondering.

A. everyone is different, some people can go through pregnancy without hurting their tattoos... others end up with stretch marks ruining the image.

You won't know how you'll turn out until it happens.

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True that artists can manipulate skin during tattooing to reduce future stretching?

Q. I am 20 years old and really want to get a long tattoo on my right side. I know I should probably wait til after having kids, but I really want it and so am weighing my odds. I have heard that tattoo artists can manipulate the skin a certain way to prevent stretching. Is that true?
What other things prevent stretching?
Thank you!

A. not all women who have tatoos on the stomach or side get ruined during and after pregnancy. i have 3 tattoos on my stomach and none of them are ruined. i have 3 tiny stretch marks on each side of my belly button, but, my tattoos are fine. they still look like new. there is nothing the tattoo artists can do to manipulate the skin to prevent stretching. not all women get stretch marks. sometimes, women use vitamin e lotion/oil, cocoa butter, and still get stretch marks. i would strongly suggest waiting until after you have a child. i took that chance, and i came out lucky. its a 50/50 chance. only you can decide if you want to take that chance or not :) good luck on your choice :)

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Does anyone know if a tattoo affects your breast milk?

Q. I would not think it does but I wondered if anyone has done any research on it. My husband and I are designating our children with animals so our first son will be given a bear. I am getting bear paw prints on my back but want to know if I need to wait till I am completely done nursing. I hope not bc obviously he is something that we are both proud of and want to show it together. My husband is getting a bear on his shoulder.

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Tattoos

There is no evidence that getting a tattoo will affect breastfeeding. There should be no harm to mom or baby from the dyes injected. If you get a tattoo, the biggest concern for anyone (not just nursing moms) is infection (hepatitis or HIV)-- so make sure the place you go has good references and is clean.

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Is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding?

Tattoos are created by injecting ink into the dermal (second and third) layer of the skin. Tattooists use a hand-held electric machine that is fitted with solid needles coated in the ink. The needles enter the skin hundreds of times a minute to a depth of up to a few millimeters. The ink that is used in tattoos in the United States is subject to FDA regulation as cosmetics, but none are approved for injection under the skin. However, the ink molecules are too large to pass into breastmilk.

General information about tattooing also applies to breastfeeding women. Local and systemic infections are the most prevalent risks of tattooing. Local infections can occur when the recommended aftercare regimen is not followed. Aftercare includes keeping the tattoo clean with mild soap and water, not picking at the scabs and keeping the tattoo out of the sun. Tylenol is often prescribed for the pain, if needed. Systemic infections occur when universal precautions are not followed by the tattoo artist and can include such diseases as hepatitis, tetanus and HIV.

It is very important to screen the tattooist and the shop carefully, checking with the local health department for local laws and regulations. Professional tattooists will follow universal precautions such as sterilization of the tattoo machine using an autoclave, single-use inks, ink cups, gloves and needles, bagging of equipment to avoid cross contamination, and thorough hand washing with disinfectant soap. Most tattooists will not knowingly tattoo a pregnant or breastfeeding mother. It is suggested that mothers wait at least until the child's first birthday to give their bodies a chance to recover completely from childbirth before getting a tattoo.
Is it safe to have a tattoo removed while breastfeeding?

Tattoo removal is now accomplished with the use of lasers. The laser energy causes the tattoo pigment to fragment into smaller particles which are picked up by the body's immune system and filtered out. The removal process is bloodless, low risk and has minimal side effects. The same aftercare as for a tattoo applies to its removal.

There is no evidence suggesting that tattoos affect the breastfeeding relationship or have any effect on breastmilk. If you have chosen to adorn your body with a tattoo and give your baby the baby the best start in life by breastfeeding you can feel comfortable in your decision.



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How long after I have my daughter, do you think is best to get my tattoos?

Q. Ever since I got pregnant with my second daughter, due Dec 5th, I have wanted to get 2 tattoos. They are of my daughters names and would be on my wrists. I was just wondering how long I should wait before getting them. I am not breast feeding because of complications with my first so that isn't a factor. Thank you.

A. I think it's funny how 3 out of 4 of your answers so far don't even answer your question.

If you want to get a tattoo, or two tattoos in this case, I would wait 6 weeks after your child is born. Even if you are not breast feeding, your body will still be going through a major change and will need to heal. Allow your body to heal and get better before you do something that could potentially lead to an infection. Also, many women's abdomens don't shrink back to normal size for a couple weeks, and a tattoo parlor might turn you away if they think you are still pregnant.

The best thing to do is talk to your doctor and then talk to a tattoo artist. They will both be able to tell you what is best, but I still recommend waiting 6 weeks even if they advise that you can do it sooner.

Good luck!

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