Tattoos in Elderly Women

Was it this one Falcon?

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My only children are two identical twin boys , now handsome men (Lady Magnets) who have never given a thought about getting

their skin ruined by getting ink injected into their skin. They have a few friends who are tattooed but they have managed to steer

clear of tat artists. YES, they ARE artists ! I've seen their work. A lady friend of mine has a beautiful butterfly on her shoulder.
 
That is so beautiful...though I can't help but wonder... what if she wants to wear something where only the top half of the butterfly wing shows. Or what if she wore something v-neck and only the antennae showed...like 2 little hairs poking out (my attempt at humor lol).

All I'm saying is she will have to consider her tattoo in every fashion decision she makes for the rest of her life. She will always be limited. In this pic she is having to pull down the top of her dress to get the shadow in.
 
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Well, we will probably not be around to see these tattooed elderly folks, so?

women and maybe some men undervalue and do not appreciate the natural beauty
of their youthful skin--most tattoos look nonsensical or ugly to me. One's own skin is nicer looking
than any tattoo--unless it is covering a scar or bad blemish or like that
I would tell young people---if you feel strongly about a decoration, consider getting a custom made t shirt and wear that.
 
Sorry to all the tattooed ladies and gents here, don't hate me, just my opinion. I have an extensive and visible portwine birthmark that I hate and am very self-conscious about and people stare rudely. So, I ask the Creator why I have this, and people with perfect skin go and mess it up voluntarily with a tattoo. Life is so unfair! And yes, after a few years without retouching, old tattoos are just as ugly as unwanted birthmarks. People with visible tattoos, to ME, just look dirty and in need of a shower. And I agree with Lara, when a woman wears clothing that show only part of a tattoo, it looks more like a blemish than a work of art. And, who knows what all that ink does to one's health, especially if you keep it up and refresh the ink every few years. Oh well, life is and should be about choices, if you love your tats then good for you, enjoy!
 
I flew with a fellow that was in the Navy and like so many others sported a tattoo on his left arm. Just one tattoo. When he turned into his early 60's, he began to feeling ill, but the doctors could not put their finger on what was causing his symptoms. Finally, after years of going to different doctors and having a lot of tests performed, it was determined that he was having liver failure due to his tattoo. I was never nosey enough to ask him how the tattoo was relevant to his liver failure, but I thought perhaps he may have been stuck with a needle that was unclean and/or contaminated from a previous client at the tattoo parlor.

Fast forward, about 6 or so years ago now, he was given a liver transplant at Tampa General and is finally doing OK. Not great, but OK. We stay in touch, so I am aware of his present condition. I know that he is also now on dialysis for his diabetes 4 or 5 times a week, which takes about 3-4 hours every trip to the clinic to have his blood cleaned.
 
The salon where I go to have my ink work done has been doing this wonderful thing to victims of breast cancer. Free of charge, they will tattoo the area of the scarring with whatever design the woman wants. Alternately, if they've had a breast reconstruction but without nipple reconstruction, they will tattoo an image of a nipple, matching the existing one exactly, to make the breast look more realistic.

I've seen pictures of some of their work. Simply breathtaking. The mother of the owner of the studio had breast cancer, and it's where he came up with the idea. I love this philanthropy, this generosity of spirit.
 
What a truly wonderful and unique way to help others. I love your salon's idea, Ronni. I never thought of an attractive tattoo being used to cover a blemish that a person was uncomfortable with, or enhance a problem area.
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Ronni said:
The salon where I go to have my ink work done has been doing this wonderful thing to victims of breast cancer. Free of charge, they will tattoo the area of the scarring with whatever design the woman wants. Alternately, if they've had a breast reconstruction but without nipple reconstruction, they will tattoo an image of a nipple, matching the existing one exactly, to make the breast look more realistic.

I've seen pictures of some of their work. Simply breathtaking. The mother of the owner of the studio had breast cancer, and it's where he came up with the idea. I love this philanthropy, this generosity of spirit.
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This salon owner is to be saluted for his kindness and sensitivity. Thanks for sharing this story of love with us.


Lara said:
What a truly wonderful and unique way to help others. I love your salon's idea, Ronni. I never thought of an attractive tattoo being used to cover a blemish that a person was uncomfortable with, or enhance a problem area.
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I have a 35-ish friend who developed a non-malignant brain tumor that was growing rapidly and had to be surgically removed. The large incision was made behind an ear before her hairline. After everything healed up she had a zipper tattooed over the truly ugly scar. It's pretty cool looking now, I have to say. She teaches public HS and has many tattoos, including a full sleeve. Tattoos used to be employment deal breakers, but that's no longer true.
 
"Tattoos used to be employment deal breakers, but that's no longer true."

It still is in some cases.

I fully support ones right to decorate their own body.

But I also support ones right [as a business owner] to hire & fire as they please. They have every right to choose who represents their company. And dictate conduct that may effect the perception of that company.
 
rgp said:
"Tattoos used to be employment deal breakers, but that's no longer true."

It still is in some cases.

I fully support ones right to decorate their own body.

But I also support ones right [as a business owner] to hire & fire as they please. They have every right to choose who represents their company. And dictate conduct that may effect the perception of that company.
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Agreed. Within the ADA and other laws, of course.
 
John Bull said:
Do you realize that in about 40 years time, we’ll have countless thousands of old ladies doddering around with tattoos all over them ?
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Do you realize in 40 years if you are 65 now you will be 105 years old? Do you think this will be something you will care about then?
 

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