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women is about the same as that of inked men. A
few decades ago, women tended to choose small,
delicate tattoos. Today, instead, many are opting for
larger, more colorful designs on their legs, arms,
hands, backs and even necks.
Cosmetic tattoos (Note 2) are popular among women
who want permanent makeup on their brows, eyes or
lips. Most agree that the convenience of not having
to apply makeup daily is worth the pain and expense.
But such procedures are not without risk, especially
infection or mistakes.
Sometimes people have tattoo regret - that is, they
are sorry that they got inked. If they have visible tat-
toos, they may find it hard to get a job. If they gain
weight, the tattoos will not look so great. If they have
cosmetic tattoos, the makeup may look old fash-
ioned. At that point, they have two options. Either
live with this “regret,” or have the tattoo removed - an
extremely painful and expensive procedure.
That is why some people take the safe route and opt
for a temporary tattoo - a stick-on decal or even
trendy stockings with tattoo patterns. Clearly it’s
safer, easier and far less expensive than getting
inked.
Note 1: The word tattoo also refers to military drum-
beat. This, however, comes from the Dutch taptee.
Note 2: Mastectomy tattoos are cosmetic tattoos
that hide the scars from this operation. These artistic
tattoos can help women regain confidence after sur-
gery.
By: Audrey Smith
For Women Only: Essentials for Full Time
Floridians
So you’ve finally made the big move: instead of two
homes, one for each season, you’ve chosen the most sen-
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