You're 18 years old, off to college, and finally your own boss.
Many students take charge by choosing to get a new body piercing or tattoo.
But now that you are in charge, be sure to make responsible decisions based on good information. The tattoo procedure is invasive and painful. Tattoo establishments are rarely licensed or regulated for quality and cleanliness. People are at higher risk for chronic skin disorders such as sarcoid, keloid scarring, allergic dermatitis, photosensitivity reactions, psoriasis, and benign or malignant tumors. The pigments used for tattoos contain small metal fibers.