Kelly Aziz asked:


Tattoos are a life long commitment and there is no simple tattoo eraser. Although if things go seriously wrong, you can get laser removal - it is painful and expensive. It is your responsibility to get the results you desire and thus you should do your homework in order to get a tattoo that is perfect for you.

Here are 6 things to consider when getting your tattoo:

1. Avoid spur of the moment tattoos.

Sometimes it is great to be impulsive, but tattoos are permanent - it is something you shouldn’t take lightly. Quick decisions can lead to a lifetime of regret and that poorly thought out tattoo design you convinced yourself you loved, will stare back at you for a lifetime. So thus you should avoid getting one in hast.

2. Pressure.

This leads on from point one. Don’t get a tattoo under pressure. When going to get one, you should really have your design ready or have some idea of the type of tattoo you want. You don’t want to go into a tattoo parlour and feel under pressure for selecting one. You will only leave with a tattoo you are mildly satisfied with and over time will wish you never got! This includes allowing your friends to pressure you into a decision.

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3. Choosing your design.

Do not take this step lightly. Make sure this is your choice and no one elses and don’t compromise on your tattoo design. It should be something you absolutely love and are completely satisfied with - afterall it will be on you for a very long time.

Don’t go straight to a tattoo parlour and select a design from their selection - you don’t have to do this and this may make you feel under pressure with picking one. Selecting a tattoo online will free you from this pressure. Once you have your design you can print off and show your tattooist, who will appreciate you being prepared.

4. Testing out your design.

Not only is the design important, but size can also be a major factor. You don’t want the perfect design but wishing you had gotten it slightly bigger/smaller. It does happen. Also what about location? You may not be able to pick this without first seeing it on. There are online services that offer stencils, where you can try out your design first. These are well worth looking into, because you don’t want to make a huge mistake

5. Picking your tattoo artist.

You should try and pick an artist you feel comfortable with and trust. There are many talented artists out there but some may only work with stencils, as opposed to free hand. If you can’t provide a stencil (although there are many services online where you can), you may want to try and find someone who can draw your design free hand from a picture.

6. On the day.

Make sure you do not drink alcohol 24 hours before and are well rested. Make sure you eat a good breakfast/lunch so you aren’t hungry. You want to be relaxed and comfortable during the process. You want your tattooist to be able to concentrate on your tattoo and on doing a good job. If you tense up or complain about the pain it is likely to have a negative effect on your tattoo - so try to remain calm and relaxed. You want to make sure it comes out perfect!



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Betty Jo Sheley asked:


The ‘COPS’ (USDOJ (800)-421-6770) provide ‘A Parents Quick Reference Guide’ to help recognize and prevent their child’s gang involvement. The warning signs and suggestions for prevention below are NOT all encompassing and some musical preferences and popular clothing, etc, common among youth are not necessarily indications at all.

Parents are encouraged by the ‘COPS’ and FBI Youth programs to be vigilant and to familiarize themselves with local gang symbols, seek help early, and consider contacting school personnel, local law enforcement, faith leaders and community organization for additional assistance.

· Shows an unusual interest in one or two particular colors of clothing or a particular logo.

· Has an unusual interest in gangster-influenced music, videos, movies, or websites.

· Uses unusual hand signals to communicate with friends.

· Has specific drawings or gang symbols on school books, clothes, walls, or tattoos

· Comes home with unexplained physical injuries (fighting-related bruises, injuries to hand/knuckles)

· Has unexplained cash or goods, such as clothing or jewelry

· Carries a weapon

· Exhibits negative changes in behavior such as: Withdrawing from family, Declining school attendance, performance, behavior

· Staying out late without reason

· Displaying an unusual desire for secrecy

· Exhibiting signs of drug use

· Breaking rules consistently

· Speaking in gang style slang

What Parents Can do to prevent Gang Involvement:

*Spend quality time with your child.

*Get involved in childs school activities.

*Take Action & create a neighborhood alliance, report & remove graffiti, etc.

*Be a positive role model by example.

*Know your child’s friends & families.

*Encourage good study habits.

*Teach your child to cope with peer pressure.

*Help your child develop good conflict/resolution skills as found at safe youth org.

*Encourage your child to participate in after school activities with adult supervision.

*Talk to your child about the dangers and consequences of gang involvement. Let your child know you do not want to see them hurt or arrested.

Explain that they should NOT:

1. Associate with gang members.

2. Attend parties or social events sponsored by gangs.

3. They should not use hand signs, symbols or languages that is meaningful to gangs.

4. NOT wear clothing including specific colors that may have meaning to gangs in the area.



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Harinder Johal asked:


There can be a lot of reasons for wanted to have your tattoo removed.  Some of the reasons can include a lost love, or maybe you are just tired of looking at the tattoo every day and want to be rid of it. There might be many reasons for wanting a tattoo removed, but there is only one way to do it – and that is with surgery.

You are advised to go to your doctor or dermatologist and to talk about the tattoo removal. The doctor will take a closer look at the tattoo and advise you of the best way to get it removed. Since this does involve surgery, you should be certain that you really want to get rid of it. Any type of surgery carries a risk of complications, plus it is usually pretty expensive.

Tattoo Removal May Cause Scarring

Your doctor will be the one to tell you all the surgery entails and the risk for scarring. Removing tattoos will usually leave scars; the larger the tattoo, the larger the scar. It also depends on the location of the tattoo on your body and the condition of the skin as to how severe or noticeable the scar will be. The location of the tattoo will also determine how painful the removal and recovery will be.

Since this is an elective surgery, the date can be scheduled around your other health issues, as you should be in as good of health as possible before undergoing surgery. The surgery will likely be done as an outpatient, or you may have to stay overnight depending upon your condition.

Tattoo Removal May Not Be Covered By Insurance

Removal of the tattoo is very expensive. The price depends on that how big the tattoo is. The larger the tattoo is the higher will be price. Also, even if you are insured, health insurance does not cover this type of surgery since it is elective and not necessary. However, if for some reason, the removal of the tattoo is required due to health reasons, then it is possible that insurance will cover it.

Tattoo removal is expensive and may have complications. Because of this you should think twice before you make your final decision to remove the tattoo.  Better yet, if you have not gotten a tattoo, think really hard about getting one, especially one that is highly visible. You may love your tattoo now but what about in ten or twenty years from now? A lot can change and you might regret having a tattoo. If you ever do want to get rid of a tattoo though, it is nice to know that the option is available for you to do so.



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