Journal article
Tattoo Removal in Forensic Mental Health Settings: A Case for Advocacy
Abstract
The significance of visible tattoos in psychiatric patients should be explored with them. This can reveal important information about their psychological well-being. Facial tattoos can impact the individual's appearance and self-esteem, especially if the tattoo(s) were acquired during an episode of mental illness. It serves as a constant reminder of the time when the person was unwell and can hinder progress and rehabilitation. Removal of such …
Authors
Mishra N; Khalsa P; Mishra A
Journal
Cureus, Vol. 17, No. 10,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.7759/cureus.94997
ISSN
2168-8184