Table 2.
Tattoo characteristics and tattooing practices
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour of tattoo | ||
| Monochromic | 222 | 73.5% |
| Polychromic | 80 | 26.5% |
| Age at first tattooing Mean±SD (Min-Max) | 21.8±6.8 (12-56) | |
| Considering getting a new tattoo in the next 12 months | ||
| No | 182 | 60.3% |
| Yes | 120 | 39.7% |
| Regretting any tattoo | ||
| No | 222 | 73.5% |
| Yes | 80 | 26.5% |
| Removed or camouflaged unwanted tattoo | ||
| No | 268 | 88.7% |
| Yes | 34 | 11.3% |
| Total number of tattoos Median (Min-Max) | 2 (1-60) | |
| Total number of tattoo sessions Median (Min-Max) | 2 (1-62) | |
| Tattooing practice | ||
| Amateur/self | 90 | 29.8% |
| Professional | 212 | 70.2% |
| Where did you get your tattoo? | ||
| House, prison, etc. | 74 | 24.5% |
| Tattoo studio | 228 | 75.5% |
| Tattoo location on the body | ||
| Upper extremities | 259 | 85.8% |
| Back | 63 | 20.9% |
| Front trunk | 83 | 27.5% |
| Lower extremities | 51 | 16.9% |
| Other | 34 | 11.3% |
| Tattoo content | ||
| Alphanumeric | 160 | 53.0% |
| Figural: Animal | 90 | 29.8% |
| Mystical | 76 | 25.2% |
| Nature | 85 | 28.1% |
| Emblem | 101 | 33.4% |
| Tattoo categorization | ||
| Cosmetic | 293 | 97.0% |
| Medical | 11 | 3.6% |
| Traumatic | 2 | 0.7% |