Surprising Benefits of Getting a Tattoo in Nigeria

Tattooing is the art of putting a tattoo on the body. In the past decade, tattooing has increased such that children under 10 years may think it’s a norm. Getting a tattoo in Nigeria is now easier unlike before.

The history of tattoos in Nigeria may not be well told. But tattoo dates back to the period before western colonization in Nigeria. And also during the time of slavery, tattoos can be used to mark ones slave.

Tattoos have so many aesthetic benefits, which are the main reason why people love them. It beautifies your body, makes you more expressive and confident, and so on. However, there are other sides to the benefits of getting a tattoo in Nigeria as well that people overlook.

How does tattoos help your immune system?

Yes, it helps the Immune system because when an outside material (tattoo ink) enters a human being’s body, the immune system sends antibodies to the spot where the tattoo artist is making a tattoo to fight it. When someone goes for multiple tattoos, his immune system would go through this practice numerous times, hence improving further every time.

The human body is such a system that fights against any kind of external factors be it by getting used to it or by producing antibodies to fight against it. Getting a tattoo makes our body ready to combat external impurities and thus boosts the immunity power. Multiple tattoos were found to reduce cortisol levels, improving the immune system benefits of tattoos, but also helping with stress reduction.

Advantages of getting a Tattoo

The following surprising benefits, are associated with getting a tattoo in Nigeria:

Reduces Stress

Tattoos help in reducing stress, just as immunoglobulin A drops after getting a tattoo, the cortisol level also drops. Cortisol is a stress hormone and also an immune response suppressant.

Also, stress itself can further cause many diseases and health conditions. Tattoos contribute to the prevention of many diseases indirectly.

Boost Self-Confidence

Tattoos also have psychological benefits, which is boost in self-esteem or confidence. So much correlation between tattoos and self-esteem have been found, as more tattoos results to bigger the confidence.

This may be that a tattoo gives you a sense of control over the self. And allows you to reclaim something that has been lost or taken. Women with multiple tattoos who are more confident about themselves as compared to men. Tattoos make them act more confidently. It acts as a boosting factor for people.

Tattoos Helps to Improve Vaccination Methods

Surprisingly, vaccination will get better with tattooing–as it can help scientists improve vaccination methods. Scientists are now experimenting with tattooing methods to use for vaccinations because it makes vaccines more effective with a lower production cost.

According to them, when the scientists inserted the vaccine through a tattooing needle, the results were better as compared to the traditional vaccination methods. Because the tattoo delivery method uses DNA vaccines, providing multiple doses safely, in a single session. The results are higher humoral and cellular immune responses than traditional vaccine injections. With as much as 16 times stronger effects.

DNA vaccines cost less to produce, making the vaccines more accessible. Labs have already had success using the vaccine method for HPV in mice. And tattooing as a delivery method is already in use for other medical applications.

The downside is that tattoo delivery is more painful – it is a tattoo after all, than a traditional needle. This may limit its use to therapeutic vaccines, treating cancers and other major diseases.The vaccine tattoos use no ink, so there are no permanent marks.

Improve Body’s Ability to Heal and Repair

This benefit is mostly enjoyed by weight lifters and sportsmen, as it enhances their bodies ability to repair and heal from injuries and tires.

Sportsmen, especially weightlifters and bodybuilders, need their muscles to repair quicker and adequately before the next workout or training session. Having multiple tattoos reduces the cortisol from the body and enables it to heal quicker. This way, the body gets more used to reduced cortisol levels.

Tattoos can Get You Hired

This may sound funny but it’s true. There are specific jobs for which an employer needs young, energetic, expressive, and edgy candidates. In some sectors, such as the fashion industry, where employees with the relatable and relevant tattoos may enable themselves to represent the company more expressively.

You might not believe it at first, but there have been real incidents where a tattooed person got a job because of the tattoo that was visible and relevant for the organization that hired him.

Tattoos Makes You Feel Good

This surprises some, who ask, “don’t tattoos hurt?” Others assume that it’s because of the cool new look or confidence they got with the new ink that often makes them want to go back. But from a scientific standpoint, there is much more going on.

One of the biggest draws enticing people to return to tattooing is the process itself. Yes, getting a tattoo does hurt – but it’s the body’s response to this pain that makes getting tattooed feel so good. Your body releases a combination of endorphins and adrenaline, resulting in a euphoric state. This feeling leads people back to the local tattoo shop.

Tattoos are Form of Self Expression

To some, tattoos are the ultimate form of self-expression. Many views marking and altering their body as a way to express personality or exhibit solidarity with another person, group or idea. Others see them merely as a way to beautify themselves, using their bodies as a blank canvas.

Tattoos Cover Unwanted Body Marks and Scars

People can get tattoos with the sole aim of covering their injury scars or birth marks. Birthmarks, stretch marks, etc can be covered by inking your body.

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Conclusion

Tattoos can be so attractive and beautiful, if one can afford the cost of drawing and maintaining it. Also some tattoo inks have been known to cause hypersensitive responses, as such one should be extra careful with the choice of ink.

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