Ashley Ford asked:


The beautiful Transformers star is a avid tattoo lover and has several of her own. A lot of people may not understand her tattoos and I’ve read a lot of people think they are tacky. But people don’t get tattoos for other people they get them for themselves and I’m sure every tattoo that Megan has, has a special meaning to her.

Megan tattoos include:

A portrait of Marilyn Monroe on her right forearm, star and crescent moon on her right leg, symbol for strength on the back of her neck, a Shakespeare quote on her back, some tribal symbols, and a “Brian” on her stomach, as well as a poem she wrote that’s on her ribcage.

Megan does have some regrets about one of her tattoos.

“She regrets the “tribal” tat. She said, “The guy was smoking weed while he tattooed me and he didn’t do it correctly. Now it’s nothing and I’m gonna get it removed. I was told he was a really amazing tattoo artist but he wasn’t on his game that night. He was distracted.”

This is what Megan had to say about getting tattoos in general.

“Every time I get a tattoo, it’s a little f-you to anyone who tells me not to. It’s weird to be part of Hollywood, which tries to control every aspect of people, from what they say to the color of their hair. And I like the way getting a tattoo feels. If I’m depressed, it’s nice to get one and deal with the pain. I have one all the way down to my ribs. It hurt, but it felt good–like twisting a loose tooth. I’m not kidding when I say that if I ever lose a role because of my tattoos, I’ll quit Hollywood and go to work at Costco.”

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Ashley



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Terry Depper asked:


So why do acne scars come about? Well acne scars are the result of tissue being lost or damaged. There’s some good methods offered but prevention is by far the best treatment. By taking action at the start and reducing the possible chance the skin will scar later on.

Acne scaring comes in different shapes and sizes.

Below are a list of four kinds of acne scaring.

- Rolling scars (usually wider than 4mm)

- Hypertrophic scars

- Ice pick scars(1-2 mm across)

- Box car scars

Acne scaring that the most individuals develope are the hollow kind.

There are individuals who suffer with keloids, this is as the tissue heals this is when there’s excess tissue created as the skin heals leaving a raised mark.

Individuals with Keloids may find they run in the family and that removal is harder than for depressed scaring.

Acne Scar Treatments

Before treatments are used any active acne you already have should be dealt with first.

The correct removal techniques will depend on the kind of scaring to be treated and the kind of skin of the individual.

For example. Acne scars that are shallow, saucer shaped can be treated with filler materials. There are several available that’ll help build up and level off the scar tissue.

More treatments for inverted acne scaring are chemical peeling, Microdermabrasion, dermabrasion, surgery, laser,.

The removal procedure of keloids chemical peels aren’t generally used but steroids can be incorporated by injecting them into the raised area.

The technique of Dermabrasion has many different uses including freckles, tattoos, pre-cancerous skin growths (keratoses), facial scaring, age spots,frown lines and wrinkles, skin pigmentation, sun damage, post surgery marks, acne spot and other acne scars.

There’s several lasers on the market including the Pixel Laser Affirm Laser, and Fraxel Laser. Laser treatment has replaced many other procedures as it’s become more advanced.

Laser resurfacing treatment results in less problems for hypopigmentation as it removes skin very precisely, one layer at a time and is often combined with other procedures.

But before you commit to any treatment you need to discuss your own situation with a Dermatologist who can assess you and let you know what procedures are suitable for you and the results that can be expected.

So the good news is you don’t have to put up with your acne scars as they can usually be treated by a dermatologist or dermatologic surgeon.



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Drew Bates asked:


Tattoos no longer have the shock value they once had. With reality TV shows like Miami Ink on TLC, one could argue they have gone main stream. The stigma of tattoos has greatly declined over the years and has crossed both economic and social boundaries. The following are some interesting statistics from vanishingtattos.com:

• A Harris Poll done in 2003 revealed that 16% of Americans had at least one tattoo. That’s roughly 40 million people. That’s up from 6% back in 1936 when only 10 million Americans had tattoos.

• A survey done by Esquire magazine in 2002 stated that 1 in 8 Americans has a tattoo.

• According to a study in 2005 from The American Society of Dermatological Surgery, out of the people that they treated for laser and light therapy, only 6% were getting tattoos removed.

• US News & World Report says there are more than 20,000 tattoo parlors operating in the United States and on the average; a new parlor is opening every day.

One segment of body art that is gaining popularity is the “always visible” tattoo. These include tattoos on the neck and face that can’t always be covered up by clothing. Most neck tattoos are placed on the side of the neck or the back of the neck which is known as the nape. An owner of a tattoo parlor in New York says 20 – 30 percent of the tattoos he does are on the hand, face, or neck.

A question often asked when deciding on getting a neck tattoo is will it be more painful than getting a tat on other parts of the body? Because the skin on the back of the neck is thinner, the needle naturally comes closer to the bone which does make getting a neck tattoo a little more painful. Of course, it all depends on the individual’s physical and psychological makeup.

A tattoo usually heals in 2-3 weeks but a neck tattoo might take a little bit longer. This is due to the motion created by the movement of the head which causes the neck tattoo to scab quickly. As a result, you might need to re-ink a neck tattoo to fix some of the patchiness. Luckily, these re-ink sessions are not as painful as the initial session.

One advantage of a neck tattoo over hand or a foot tattoo is that they are less prone to infections. Do take precautions with sun exposure as it can cause the ink to fade so it is important to apply sun screen.

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ATrujillo asked:


Tattoos have been in existence for centuries, they were our first orginal markings. Tattoo were the way many cultures identified themselves.Though each culture has used them for different purposes and in varied styles. Ancient Greek spies used tattoos to secretly communicate, while Hawaiian and Native American cultures used tattoos in initiation or religious rites. In the 1800’s tattoos were particularly popular in England where sailors would get them as permanent souvenirs of their travels. Tattoos have also been considered a sign of initiation into the mafia. Tattoos used to be for ruffians, but now many men, women and celebrities sport tattoos to complement their piercing’s. You might just be surprised who has a tattoo. Today tattoos have their origins in giving people a unique identity. If you are the kind of person who likes to use your body to express your feelings, you should consider getting tattoos done.

  Some images frequently used in Asian arts include cranes, dragons, fish, tigers, samurai warriors and Buddhist deities. Karma tattoo designs represent Asian and new wave images that are also very popular these days. In Western and the Japanese culture, dragon tattoo designs are popular and have powerful images.

   Tattoos can be placed anywhere on the body. They can be placed in plane sight or hidden where only the owner can see them. Most people who get a tattoo will place it where it can be seen.Tattoo wearers are proud of them and want to show them off. A great space, to do both simple tattoos or complex designs are the arms ,which has the distinction of being a great place for a 1st-time tattoo.

   While the body art industry is highly visual, tattoos are not always images. They can be bold words to statements they live by. Some people will even use quotes they like. Word tattoos are also increasingly popular, they can be done with or without images. The choose is yours which to use, just words or images with words. There are a lot of tattoos to choose from, so picking a tattoo can be difficult. You can choose a design from a tattoo shop wall or be more original and use one of your own design, either way getting a tattoo is a great experience and more and more people are doing it.

   Tattoos have been around since man has walked the earth and they are not going out of style anytime soon. Weather you like tattoos or not, we as humans want to mark ourselves to be different and tattoos seem to be the way people do it.

   There is just one thing to remember if you are thinking about getting a tattoo, they are not for everyone. Tattoos are for life! Some tattoos can become faded with time, unreadable or even become a messy blob. Tattoos are meant to be permanent, so their complete removal is difficult. Tattoos are great for people who enjoy body adornment and like showing off their personalities. Tattoos are body art at its finest. So if you are thinking about getting a tattoo, make sure you get some tips and decide very carefully where you would like to place your tattoo. Remember they are difficult to have remove.



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Aimee Winters asked:


Stretch marks are more common that you think. In fact, stretch marks are a plague to not only women, but men and children as well. The bad news is that you cannot remove stretch marks 100%, but the good news is that you can treat, cure and reduce them till they are barely visible.

Basically, stretch marks are created when the skin is suddenly stretched, the reduces back to it’s normal size. The stretched part of the skin however has lost it’s elasticity and forms a “bump” scar line that is visible.

It can also happen for both men and women due to rapid weight gain and body-building, as expanding muscles or fat can stretch the skin. When the skin stretched to the extreme, the tiny shin fibers tear up. Besides that, body changes and development such as pregnancy and puberty may also be responsible.

As the saying goes, prevention is the best cure. But most people are ignorant about stretch marks until they can see clear visible lines on their body. By this time however it’s too late. In most cases if you apply the right cream to you skin and drink lots of water, it should be in a condition good enough to keep it elastic. However, those who gain their stretch marks via heredity genes are unlikely to prevent or even diminish it.

One popular way to reduce the appearance of lines is by using stretch mark creams and lotions. It’s a slow process no doubt, but safe and affordable. Creams and lotions for stretch marks can be easily obtained at supermarkets, pharmacies or even purchased online.

The Mustela brand stretch marks cream for example, costs only about $39 online. It actively stimulates the skin cells and favors tissue regeneration, with AHA, silicium and vitamin B5. Other brands worth taking a look at are Decleor’s “Perfect Sculpt” stretch mark restructuring gel cream and HydroPeptide’s Full Body Anti Aging Moisturizer which really helps a lot in terms of repairing or curing your stretch marks.

Products such as the Mama Mio tummy rub oil, a specialist product which that helps prevent the formation of stretch marks, are very popular among pregnant women. Pregnancy is a very critical time for your body, and the chances of stretch marks forming during this period is high, even if you do not already have a history of stretch marks.

If it’s already too late to prevent them, you can also look at other possible methods of stretch marks removal like stretch mark vitamins, laser surgery, collagen, cocoa butter and even some traditional home remedies.

If all else fails you can still cover up your stretch marks using tattoos. It doesn’t have to be permanent - you can always use a temporary tattoo that is washable. It’s perfect for special occasions where your stretch marks will be visible to everyone. Now instead of displaying ugly lines, you have a piece of art on your body which is also a great conversation starter!

So really, don’t worry about stretch marks. You’ll be shocked to know that even celebrities like Kim Kardashian and many others had stretch marks at some point. It’s just a part of your body’s natural functions and it’s nothing to be ashamed of.



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