Wound art: Exploring the use of medical and decorative tattooing to disguise scars

Heath, Jennifer

Abstract

Scars are part of life; they show where we have been and can be a reminder of our strength. However,
sometimes they can be an all too powerful reminder of pain and suffering. When someone is dissatisfied
with the appearance of their scar, covering it with a tattoo can help them to feel more confident.
Jennifer Heath explores the use of decorative and medical tattooing to disguise unwanted scars.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 24, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Dec 6, 2016
• Publication Date: Dec 6, 2016
• Deposit Date: Dec 5, 2016
• Journal: Journal of Aesthetic Nursing
• Print ISSN: 2050-3717
• Electronic ISSN: 2052-2878
• Publisher: MA Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 5
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 444-445
• Keywords: wound, art, exploring, medical, decorative, tattooing, disguise, scars, visible difference
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/905174
• Publisher URL: http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/toc/joan/current
• Contract Date: Dec 5, 2016