Modifying the body: piercing and tattoos.
This article examines body piercing and tattooing. The author describes the motives expressed by individuals undergoing these practices, the health and social consequences of body modification and the laws governing the procedures. The implications for healthcare professionals are also detailed.
Wright
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D001504:Beauty; D001828:Body Image; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D014945:Wound Healing