I realize this and I encourage people to realize this. I also encourage people to think of the consequences of any form of body modification. You take a risk of infection and many other things. Not to mention the risk you take as a social person , trust me people, it is not easy to get a job with a bunch of visible body mods and people set you into a certain sterotype- even if you don\'t fit it.
The main thing when you modify your body is to do it for yourself. Not to do it for a girlfriend, or because your friends dared you. Don\'t do it because it is trendy and because you like a certain band - chances are you will out grow that band, but the tattoo won\'t outgrow you. Realize what you are putting on your body or through your body and what it means to you, as a person in the enviroment you are currently in. That is the best advice you can give anyone.
My other advice for people into body modification is not to rush into it. A lot of times you will get a tattoo or piercing and then a month or two later, want another. It\'s addictive, this I know, but your best bet is to wait awhile. I personally have a four year rule with tattoo\'s , the rule is based on the fact that I cannot get another tattoo for at least four years after my previous one and within that time, I must come up with the design and still like it \'till the time comes that I decide I should get the tattoo. Body piercings are not as bad , due to the fact that they are not permament, but the scars are! A lot of people forget that, but it is a crucial thing to remember. The scars from your piercings are visible and will be there for along time, if not the rest of your life. I\'ve currently got two scars on the bridge of my nose, neck and a couple others. They are not big scars, but they are big enough to have people ask a question if they notice them. Do I mind the scars? No. But, I knew from day one that I would have them when I got the piercings.
Sum it up: Think a lot before you do even the simplest of body mods.
