Young women's Tatoos

Whilst at the moment tattoos may not be removed on the NHS, I would expect that to change, in the not too distant future.

Once it is deemed that tattoos can affect someone’s mental health, which will happen (if it hasn’t already), there will be calls for the NHS to fund their tattoo removal!!

When someone dies through trying to remove a tattoo themselves (blood poisoning, using acid etc) funding for this will be reviewed and the burden will fall to the NHS!

Well put lacy5488. I decided many years ago I'd like 5 tattoos - over many years I've had 4...(all done before it become commonplace) designed by myself to illustrate various paths in my life. I plan No.5 for next month. The idea they'll go wrinkly is a myth, mine are all as tight as when they were first done and I'm in my 70's. From what many posters are saying (eg: 'live and let live') hard wired attitudes have slightly shifted. I will never grow old gracefully, and am proud of my individuality, long purple hair and tattoos - and I don't hurt anyone, and wouldn't dream of judging others by their outside packages.

Oops I missed out a bit where it says one is the flag. It should say one flag is the Greek flag because of our love for Greece and the islands

I have 18 tattoo's! I love them. None of them are what would be perceived as nasty type tattoos! Even if they were it is up to the individual person.

Mine are generally nature tattoos, a ribbon tattoo with my adult children's name in, a flying bird with my grandchildren initials on the wings, an angel praying over a sleeping baby. I do have my football club tattoo, some spiritual tattoos and two country flags. One is the the flag and the other I had a year ago after my husband unexpectedly passed away in his memory which is the Welsh dragon, surrounded by daffodils, with his name etc on. I have some Disney ones too.

Do I plan to have anymore? Yes I do. Do any of my adult youngsters have them? Two out of four of them have a few.

Some people hang their art, others like me prefer to wear it. I know they will probably look different when I am older. I dont care. All my tattoos were done for a reason. They say I have lived also and give me poignant memories

I had a rose tattooed on my breast when I was young and it's now a hanging basket.

Personally I just see them as mutilations. However, I do know someone who used to cut her arms as a teenager to deal with horrendous anxiety, and she had 2 tattoo "sleeves" done to cover up the scars. She did lots of research and found a really talented tattoo artist - and they are beautiful. (Still wouldn't have them done myself).

I am 51 and very heavily tattooed and my husband is a tattoo artist...the issue of getting old and having wrinkly tattoos is old school as time goes on more and more women are being heavily tattooed so in say 10 15 years noone will careless and non tattooed people shouldn't care anyway it's not their issue, I have my hands tattooed not bothered what others think as I age I know what my tattoos are and if I'm asked as I age I'll explain.. people who dont like tattoos or think women go too mad with them its personal choice and should not be anyone else's problem..

Her tattoos will age with her, it's part of her life memories
I'm sure she will one day look at those wrinkled tattoos, enjoying the memories they bring ...

narrowboatman I love it!
I had my first tattoo in my 60s and it gives me pleasure every day.

I blame David Becham!

My 18 year old gd has one on each hand on the upper side.
Very much like the Indian design. Just black but very well done.

I can't complain about this one on DS arm !

During my career I cared for many people with tattoos. Older skin doesn't make much difference to tattoos - they don't become particularly saggy or misshapen. And I've never known any older man or woman to say they regretted getting them.

I have one at the top of each arm, a small butterfly and a Winnie the Pooh,don’t look half as bad as the sensor I wear.

My daughter has a small elephant on the side of her arm, she is autistic and gets very worried and scared but she looks or touched her elephant which she says shows strength and she feels better

Don't like tattoos, none of my family have them, thank goodness.
Couldn't care less what other people do!

I totally agree with the writer of the first message here. I have always felt that tattooing is a form of self-harm and abuse. I also agree that these young tattoos will look terrible on a wrinkly skin. Some time ago I saw on Facebook a really beautiful bride with lovely hair and a gorgeous dress for her big day - but she had her arms totally covered with tattoos. I commented upon her beauty but also wondered in my post whether she would regret these tattoos when she looked at her wedding photos in the future. The replies of derision came down on me like a ton of bricks! ............but I still think I am right!!!

Isn't beauty in the eye of the beholder? I look at much going on 21C , numerous body piercings one of them. but it is their choice so none of my business.

I loathe and despise tattoos - i too have at times seen beautiful women at the races or in a restaurant and think - how blessed she is with her youth and lovely looks - then she turns around and i see a snake up her back or other such horrible markings which am aware are permanent. I am 71 so a different generation, which i think has a lot to do with it. In my day they were popular with sailors who on their return would hide them on their arms aware how horrid they look, but in the spur of the moment when away with their mates - they just got a bit carried away. I think they are tacky and cheap looking and was shocked when i saw what David Beckham has done to himself. But as my son says - to each his own.

My eldest daughter has had several tattoos and although I didn’t approve at the time, I do now, quite like them. They aren’t colourful just done in brown ink. She is tall and slim and most likely will stay that way.
However, her late father will be turning in his grave. We were both in the Navy and Chris absolutely detested ratios!!

I'm old and wrinkly and under the impression I look good.
This is entirely due to poor eyesight.

Did think about having a tattoo on my bottom with an arrow that said This Way Up ...

but the blood thinners I take rule it out !!

I foresee lots of fun in retirement homes in the future with everyone playing "Guess the tattoo"

I don’t like tattoos and don’t have any, but each to his/her own. I was pleased that none of my three children chose to have a tattoo, although my lovely daughter in law has a couple of small ones. It’s a personal choice, just like the clothes we wear, or where we choose to go on holiday.

I love tattoos, I think they look amazing (some designs nicer than others!), and they can look just as amazing on older people. Why should older people have to stop living just because their skin isnt as stretchy any more?!

Everyone is different, live and let live. Why let someone else's life choices bother you, and why criticise them for it?
Its nothing to do with anyone else.

And you cant have tattoos removed under the NHS, this doesnt happen! If you want a tattoo removed you pay for it yourself.

To be honest this not liking tattoos is rather old fashioned view point, they are socially acceptable now. Also why does all the criticism seem to be aimed at females? Sexism much?!

Personally I find criticising other people for the way they choose to look far more unattractive than someone having a tattoo. Whats on the inside of a person is far more important than how they look.

I really find tattoos repulsive and piercings, apart from ears. Not pearl-clutching and I couldn't care less what they'll look like when the wearers are older. It's now I don't like them.

There's no tattoo removing going on in the NHS.

Your concern about resources is safe.