But My Doctor is Against Body Art!
Then maybe you should get a new doctor! Seriously, though, I get this a lot from people that write me about medical issues and I recommend they speak to their physician. They cringe at the thought because they already "know" what the answer is going to be because their physician isn't favorable to body art. Well, that very well may be, but let me remind you (and feel free to remind your physician) that they are paid for their professional opinion, not their personal beliefs. I don't care what they personally feel about you wanting a tattoo or piercing - their job is to tell you if it is a medically sound or dangerous option. If they can't keep their individual ideology to themselves, then maybe it really is time to find a new doctor.
