Frequently Asked Questions About Body Piercing and Tattooing


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Discusses body piercing and tattooing, including its rise in popularity, the process of body modification, the risks involved, and common myths about body modification.




The Culture of Body Piercing


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Piercing the body to wear jewelry is an ancient practice that has grown in popularity and acceptance in recent years. Today, people of all ages have embraced piercing, along with tattoos and other forms of body modification, as a way to express themselves. Piercing isn't just for ears anymore; noses, lips, eyebrows, navels, hands, tongues, and other body parts are all fair game. With captivating photographs, this dramatic book helps readers consider the cost and benefit of body piercing, as well as safety and health issues.




Body Piercing and Tattoos


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Tattoos have been steadily gaining popularity since World War II, and in the 1990s even the practice of body piercing became a mainstream fad. The selections in this volume explore the history of tattoos and body piercing, the reasons people practice body modification, and the controversial nature of these trends.




Tattooing and Body Piercing


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Discusses the history of tattooing and body piercing, the process of each procedure, the risks involved, other options, and tips for making decisions about getting body modification.







Body Piercing and Tattooing


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This interesting and informative book about body piercing and tattooing traces the vast cultural and social history of body modification as well as its origins, providing students with a rich foundation to help them form a more complete understanding of the art. The author provides students with a realistic overview of the health risks associated with both practices, noting recent infections that originated from equipment used by various unlicensed body artists and the potential link between tattooing and hepatitis C. Personal stories, anecdotes, and a detailed array of facts fill out the text.




Body Piercing for Beginners


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BODY PIERCING FOR BEGINNERS Body piercings, while less permanent than tattoos, should still be done with care and caution when deciding where and how to have your body modified. In the end, body art can be a fashion statement as well as an expression of one's personality. To begin with, there are numerous types and styles to consider, not to mention the various locations on the body to be considered. The pain levels, risks, and healing times associated with different types of piercings are also different from one another. If you are considering a new piercing, being aware of these considerations can help you make the best decision and prepare for the procedure. GET YOUR COPY TODAY BY SCROLLING UP AND CLICKING "BUY NOW"




Body Piercing and Tattoos


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Body piercing and tattoos have become a popular way for individuals to express themselves. Give readers something to think about as they may be considering self expression in these ways. Readers will evaluate the real meanings behind getting tattoos and piercings, what risks are involved, and how to avoid making mistakes in efforts to be trendy. Essay sources include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Reef Karim, Silvia Cardona-Tapia, and Rebecca Lawrence.







Body Piercing and Tattooing


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With body piercing and tattooing becoming more popular and mainstream, many teens may think about engaging in these forms of body modification. An excellent resource for young people pondering a piercing or tattoo, this title presents some of the pros and cons they should consider. In an honest and engaging manner, the author presents important information teens need to protect their health, including how to identify a reputable studio, what to expect from the procedures, and how to do proper aftercare. Legal, social, and familial issues are explored, too, including the importance of discussing the decision with their parents and choosing tattoos or piercings they can live with throughout adulthood.