Getting a tattoo for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience for some. From potential pain to the design placement, there is a lot to consider. There are several fun alternatives if you're ...

Thinking about getting a tattoo but not sure what to expect in the process? Noemi Barajas has some advice. She's been tattooing since she was 16 — and has inked over a thousand people in the two ...

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 ...

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.

Q: I’ve read in several sources that tattoo ink contains known carcinogens and that getting tattooed can cause skin reactions years after. I also read that tattooing can lead to keloids. Recently, I ...

As of September 2025, Michigan’s new tattoo law says no numbing creams or sprays can be used before getting a tattoo without ...

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