What to Consider Before Getting a Tattoo

Saturday, 31 March, 2018

There are almost unlimited numbers of reasons why people get tattoos. Some put them as a sign of union or as a symbol of love.

There are also many factors to consider before getting inked, and some of them might include:

The cost: Nothing comes for free in this industry, and we might be required to spend more money than we even anticipated. Before getting a tattoo, consider all the costs that will be involved. These are both the direct costs as well as the opportunity costs.

We shall need money to do the tattoo and also more to maintain it. During the time we are tending to our tattoo, we might not be able to do our daily tasks, and that means lost revenue. Time the tattooing not to fall in your peak seasons.

The risks involved: Tattoos are done through a needling process. As you might be aware, infections can be transferred by piercing objects; the tattooed area can also develop secondary infections. In case of infections, there might be permanent scars on the body, and it’s wise to be aware of such risks.

Removal process: According to statistics, almost half of the people who get inked remove the tattoos in the future. Not because it was done wrong but rather because time changes and whatever the tattoo signified that time might have lost meaning.
The laser tattoo removal process is costly, and we might be required to get more than 8-sessions. An average tattoo can cost excess of $1000 to remove. Remember this before getting into a beauty parlor to get the tattoo.
The discomfort in the process: As we have stated before, tattooing is done through a needling process, there are also chances of getting secondary infections. Not forgetting that there are inflammations associated with tattooing. All these can result in a painful experience. We should consider our pain-bearing capabilities before getting inked.

Your health status: For your own good, you should never get a tattoo while your body is not feeling well. Remember a tattoo requires a healing period and if your body is weak, it might not be able to fight the pathogens to heal the wounds.
Part of the body to tattoo: Unless we are earning our income from the tattoos, there are some parts of the body that we should think twice before getting them inked. These are the face, the hand, and the neck.

These are the areas that are mostly exposed, and it might not be good to put the tattoo in a very prominent place. There are some companies where you won’t be hired if you have any kind of tattoo.

Trends and fashions get outdated fast: Every season has something that is currently trending. Don’t get deceived to get a tattoo of something trending since it will lose significance and you will feel cheated having the tattoo on your body. If you must get a tattoo consider something that stays relevant always.

Size of the tattoo: Consider the size of the tattoo you would like to get. The larger the tattoo, the higher the cost that will be involved in the process and it will also cover a bigger area of your body. The removal process of large tattoos can be stressful, only get the large tattoos if there is enough reason to do so.

Get the meaning of whatever you are inking: Don’t put an image of something on your body just because your friend has it, the reason for them putting it up might not align with your beliefs. Before getting a tattoo, dig deeper to know its meaning and what it signifies.

Remember the society will be judging you from all aspects that can be seen about or on you. A tattoo is just one of those factors that the society uses to judge a person.

Conclusion:
Getting a tattoo is a choice; there must also be a reason behind getting inked. However, it is wise to consider all the consequences that might arise from the act. From the above reasons, we can conclude that there is nothing bad about getting a tattoo.
This is as long as you have enough reasons to do it and you are quite aware of all the pros and cons of getting a tattoo on your body.

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