Branding

[W. Gray]

Not satisfied with your tattoo for body art?

Try branding. But, make sure it is with a licensed brander.

In Missouri, there are 26 establishments licensed to do body branding.

http://media.www.the-standard.org/media/storage/paper1059/news/2009/05/05/Features/Branding.Becomes.New.Popular.BodyArt.Trend-3736469.shtml

[Tobina+1]

And don't forget to get your brand registered with your state brand inspection agency, too.  Otherwise, you might not be able to cross state borders.   

[Wilma]

No wonder we aren't having any fun.

[Tobina+1]

I wonder if there's a way to get rid of brands later?  I know there are laser techniques as well as some new topical ointments that claim to get rid of ink tattoos, but I wonder how difficult it is to get rid of a brand?  It's essentially scar tissue, right, so I'd think you'd have to undergo skin grafts?  Yikes. 

[Jane]

Please tell me why any human would want to be branded?

[srkruzich]

Please tell me why any human would want to be branded?

trying to find themselves?  Identity crisis, leaving a mark??

[bfrankjack]

You have to be Kidding me ! They are doing this on purpose!!  I've been hit w/a hot iron and it hurts, and they are doing this on purpose!!!!  How about an EarTag or ear tattoo w/that nice blue ink!  Even better maybe castration should be offered with this service. 

[Jo McDonald]

Apparently, stupidity has no boundaries !!!

[Teresa]

OUCH!~~~~~~~~~~~

[Jane]

Did any of you see the young lady that wanted 3 small stars tattoo above her eye and ended up with Stars from the top of her eyebrow to her jaw line? My only thought was how can you get a job? I know the hospital where I work you can have brands and tattoo's but they have to be covered up.  I guess if they can stand the pain and want to spend their money that way, more power to them.
Jane