Permanent Body Changes

By Daniel Dobrogowski Period 2

General Information

• Tattoos and piercings are body decorations that have been around for thousands of years

• Tattoos are permanent designs on your skin that is made with needles and colored ink

• Piercings involve making a hole in your skin to insert jewelry• Body modifications are becoming more popular especially in

young adults

Why do people modify their bodies?

• Teens want to be different and unique and express themselves

• Personal meaning for example to symbolize an important event in their lives

• People may want others to view them differently• Teens want to fit in and modify their body because other

people are.

Health Risks of Tattoos and Piercings

• Transmission of diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and herpes

• Some people are allergic to tattoo dye• Dirty and used needles can cause bacterial infections • Possibility of excessive bleeding and damage to nerves

Tattoo and Piercings wordle

Interview

I had a chance to interview one of my closest friends Michael, who recently turned 18 and got his first tattoo of a dragon that covers a part of his hand and wrist. After a while he began regretting his tattoo and wanted to get it removed.

Interview part 2

Me: Why do you regret getting your dragon tattoo?Michael: I’ve had difficulty finding a job with my tattoo because it is easily visible since its on my hand. I can’t cover all of it with a long sleeve shirt so I put makeup on it to hide it as much as I can. I also don’t like the design of it and I think it has too much details.

Me: Why did you choose to get a tattoo of a dragon?Michael: People often get tattoos to symbolize something about them or something that’s important to them. The dragon is a symbol of power, courage, and strength.

Interview part 3

Me: What are some options for getting rid of unwanted tattoos?Michael: There are two options for dealing with an unwanted tattoo. One of them is covering up your unwanted tattoo with another tattoo and the second option is removing it surgically. Removing it surgically can cost over $1000 and it can permanently discolor your skin.

Article

• My article Tattoos and Body Piercings: A Big Decision by Tania K. Cowling is about how parents should talk to their children about changing their bodies permanently. The author tries to explain to teens that there are other ways of expressing themselves that are less risky and healthier. She also says that tattoos and piercings are now the “fad” for this generation and it will eventually change like how long hair and crazy clothing was the “fad” in the 60’s.

Quiz

• Activity: Take out a sheet of loose-leaf and answer these questions about the presentation.

• Provide 2 reasons why people may want to modify their bodies.

• What are the 2 ways you can get rid of an unwanted tattoo?

• What are some health risks when it comes to getting a tattoo or a piercing?

References

• "The History of Tattoos and Body Piercing." History of Tattoos and Body Piercing. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2013.

• "Health Risks of Tattooing and Ear or Body Piercing." Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, 17 June 2004. Web. 11 May 2013.

• "TATTOOS AND BODY PIERCING: A BIG DECISION." TATTOOS AND BODY PIERCING: A BIG DECISION. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2013.

• "Piercing and Tattoos: MedlinePlus." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 11 May 2013.