According to studies conducted, women are more likely to have their tattoos removed than men. These women had their tattoos removed for a variety of reasons. Initially, they wanted to have tattoos because it makes them unique. Tattoos also make them independent and makes them stand out from the crowd. As to why they had their tattoos removed, some say that because now it causes them embarrassment. Others say that they feel that their body image has been lowered because of the art. Still others say that it interfered with their choices in clothing, it causes them shame and because they wanted to get married.
In the United States, twenty five percent of Americans from ages 28 to 30 have a tattoo and about half of those tattoo wearers are women. This percentage is still expected to increase, what with the influence of media and celebrities displaying their tattoos for the younger generations to see. Almost 80% of people who have tattoos are happy with their body art. The remaining percentage are not happy with it. Some that are not happy anymore with their tattoos decide to have it removed and majority of those that have them removed are women.
According to the study, even if lots of women have tattoos nowadays, these women still face a major social problem due to the fact that most people do not really accept women that have tattoos. For men, tattoos are considered natural to have, because it adds to the masculinity of the person. Society always easily accepts men with tattoos. Opposite to that, women more often than not, face embarrassment and negative comments. They have to look for proper clothing to hide their tattoos.
Tattoo removal can be a health risk as it can cause anaphylactic shock. It is always better to consider the consequences seriously before deciding to have a tattoo. One can always opt for the temporary ones and they will not have to go through the pain of needles being inserted on their skins repeatedly. If they do decide to go for it, they must already have prepared themselves for impressions that they can give society.
