A serial armed robbery suspect was caught by police due to a distinct tattoo on his neck..of the Boston Red Sox Emblem. James Olliverre was wanted in connection with a series of robbery offences commited in South Florida and Coral Gables. In total, over a dozen bank heists have seemingly been committed by the suspect! [...]

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In relation to a previous post regarding an ex-employee of the Mayo Clinic photographing a tattoo situated on a patient’s penis (see this post), OffBeatInk.com has found out that the doctor is unlikely to undergo any criminal charges as a result of his actions. (Mayo Clinic Phoenix)  Dr. Adam Hansen could have been prosecuted for [...]

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According to dermatology study by Northwestern University of Chicago professor Ann Laumann, tattooing is less prone to infection, with 13% chance of becoming infected, while piercing has a 23% risk involved in their procedures. The figures came to light after the study investigate the increasing popularity of tattoo’s, with 1 in 3 young adults sporting [...]

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Lauren Mixon wanted to get her nose pierced with a tiny diamond. She checked the dress code at work and confirmed it discouraged “extreme jewellary”, however after discussing the issue with her supervisor, no-one explicitly said “no”. Mixon was simply advised “It wouldn’t be in my best interests.” After deliberating and deciding it wasn’t a [...]

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Tattoos are rapidly becoming useful warning symbols to people suffering from illnesses such as diabetes. At present, sufferers are urged to wear “Medic Alert” bracelets which are emblazoned with the medical caduceus emblem and quickly notify emergency responders of a patient’s condition. Information engraved on the back of the bracelet allows crews to assess vital [...]

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To all our faithful readers, fellow tattoo artists and enthusiasts, OffBeatInk.com would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

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A surgical resident working at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix took a phone camera photo of a patient’s tattooed penis as he was prepping him for an operation. That doctor is no longer working for Mayo Clinic and the surgery is on the hunt for an employee who violated a patient’s privacy by releasing the [...]

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This guy really does have “eyes at the back of his head”! Is this to puzzle people of whether he is coming or going? Whatever this guy had on his mind before getting this tattoo but the result is really superb! The details behind the tattoo or the man is unknown…it’s still extremely entertaining!

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The unknown enthusiast featured in the images below decided to turn his tattoo into a 3d affair by having mini silicone implants inserted behind the chest area of his tattoo design. It looks good, but is it a step too far?

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Chris Aument, a 41-year-old Seabrook resident, is having a tattoo on his right bicep removed. He had two laser treatments 14 years ago, but then moved out of state and didn’t complete the treatment. Now that he’s back, he’s had one additional treatment with Dr. Paul Fortes, and has “one or two” more to go. [...]

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