Tattoos

So why is a tattoo article appearing on this Botox blog?

Well, because this blog isn't only about Botox - it's all about improving your appearance. And tattoos, as well as getting rid of tattoos, is part of that. So here's an article on tats.


Tattoos aren't just some type of new wave body art that has surfaced in recent times. Tattoos have been part of our culture for thousands of years.

Evidence suggests that the custom of applying permanent ink on the skin has been around for at least 5000 years, when a corpse was found in Western Europe with tattoos evident on its body. The corpse, that of a male, had simple line markings on several places on his body. Some scientists believe that these markings, particularly those that crossed his ankles, were actually made as a way to treat arthritis.

Further evidence suggests that tattoos were part of the culture of Ancient Egypt, as supported by the existence of geometric markings on the body of the priestess Amunet.

It is customary for several other societies to also practice the art of tattooing, including that of the Celts and Iroquois of Canada.

Negative Connotations
However, a tattoo isn't always socially acceptable. Though the practice still readily continues in several cultures around the world, there is a negative connotation of their presence in "modern" society. A tattoo may be regarded with slight contempt, as they often are perceived to have some type of connection with the underworld or gang culture. It is for that reason that removing tattoos have become just as popular as getting them.

Getting Rid of Them
Originally, removing tattoos was more difficult than getting them. There was actually no way to remove a tattoo, and so artists improvised by trying to make the shape of the existing tattoo into something else. If that didn't work, then another alternative was provided, albeit a painful one: the tattoo was removed, along with the skin it was on. Needless to say, this was not a popular option, but was the only way to get rid of it completely. This method involved simply cutting the skin off, or "scraping" it.

Laser Tattoo Removal
With advancements in technology, alternatives in tattoo removal are no longer as invasive as they once were. Lasers are now utilized to get rid of tattoos. Known as Laser Tattoo Removal, the procedure is considered far less painful than traditional methods, sometimes even less painful than actually getting the tattoo in the first place! The technique involves targeting the unwanted tattoo with a laser energy emitted by a device that controls its wavelength and pulse time. This laser energy breaks down the particles of pigment, which then are eliminated by the body naturally.

No more plastic surgery for Shirley MacClaine

Shirley MacClaine may be a little more famous than usual at the moment because she’s Godmother to Dennis Kucinich’s daughter. And things took a turn for the worse when Dennis had to admit on the campaign trail that he’d seen a UFO. Of course Shirley was there to support him, but what about the rest of the Democratic Party?

Well Shirley is using her platform, and her newly released book, Sage-ing While Ageing, to say in no uncertain terms that she is DONE with plastic surgery. She says, "I'm not gonna do anymore... I want to play good parts that are my age. I don't want to have the audience wonder if I'm making an expression or not."

Sorry sweetie, you’re about 30 years too late for that. You should’ve thought of that before you had your first facelift. We can’t tell anymore if you’re lifting your brows or not.

Botox May Improve Scars

Botox, the cure-all magic elixir of youth that saved your face from an aging penitentiary has swooped in and awed us all once again. In a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors found that if they injected Botox immediately after completing facial surgeries, scars were far less visible after healing. So that means those “tell all war wounds from the weary that’ve fought their way through a facelift” scars may be a thing of the past? Fantabulous. But what about those of us who didn’t know the revolution was only a day away? There’s still hope. The Fantabulous Fairy Godmother always grants three wishes. Giving us Botox was wish number one. Helping us heal was wish number two. Now wish number three: Botox may also help reduce regular scars – I mean the ones that already exist.

Injecting Botox paralyzes the muscles below an injection site. By injecting Botox at the site of a scar, it obviously paralyzes the muscles below the scar. Studies are showing that this lessens the tension on the tissue which forms the scar. With reduced tension the affected area has an enhanced ability to heal. Enhanced healing equals less visible scars. So any way you see it –reduced scars or wrinkle free – Botox means “smooth” sailing… I mean skin.