Singer Kim Song revealed her full-body tattoos.
Kim Song recently posted on her social media, "Tattoos are my way of relieving stress," along with a photo. In the picture, Kim Song's back and legs are filled with various tattoo designs. Her body is adorned with images of jewels, leaves, crowns, and hearts.
Kim Song showed her love for her son by saying, "I got a tattoo of the drawing my son made when he was six years old and his handwritten words."
Tattoos are a means of stress relief and self-expression, but caution is needed for side effects
As Kim Song mentioned, many people relieve stress through tattoos, which can often be seen in the cases of celebrities. Although she has since removed them, actress Nana, who once had several tattoos, stated, "Tattoos were the only way to relieve my emotions." Actress Han So-hee is also known to have bought tattoo stickers for stress relief even after removing her tattoos.
In addition to relieving stress, tattoos have also established themselves as a means of expressing individuality and fashion. Enjoying tattoos is a personal freedom, but excessive tattoos can lead to significant side effects. If a large area is tattooed, ink particles can accumulate in the lymph nodes. If the lymph nodes swell, it can negatively affect the body's immune system. Inflammation can also occur in the skin. There is also a high risk of HIV and hepatitis B and C virus infections.
Check the artist's experience and hygiene practices
Receiving tattoos in a hygienic environment is also important. Since tattoos involve injecting ink into the skin, if the procedure is conducted in an unsanitary environment, bacteria can sufficiently penetrate the body. This is especially true for areas with less subcutaneous fat and thinner skin, which are easier for bacteria to invade, so care must be taken during management.
This is why the cleanliness of the workplace and the artist's hygiene practices are crucial. You should check whether the artist washes their hands and wears gloves after, and whether they use sterilized tools. It is also essential to look into the artist's qualifications and experience.
Meanwhile, once a tattoo is made, removing it can be quite difficult, so thorough consideration is necessary. Tattoo removal is commonly done using a laser method that shatters the pigments in the skin. If the tattoo ink is deeply embedded in the skin or a large amount has been injected, it may not be completely removed.
