The Restorative Power of Medical Tattoos | Becky Barker | TED
Tattoos can transform and empower people, with some seeking them out to reconnect with their bodies due to scarring, physical abnormalities or the aftermath of a procedure or illness. Paramedical tattooist Becky Barker shares the art and craft of medical tattooing, explaining how this expansive field helps improve the quality of life for breast cancer survivors — and anyone looking to renew themselves in ways that are more than skin-deep.
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