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202556 minGdocumentary

Body Positivity

D'Inked

202556 minGdocumentary

Modern laser technology offers a new perspective on tattoo removal, as showcased through one man's five-year experience at Body Electric Tattoo in Hollywood.

Body Positivity

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Channel: Moconomy

D'Inked

2025• 56 minG

Synopsis

Modern laser technology offers a new perspective on tattoo removal, as showcased through one man's five-year experience at Body Electric Tattoo in Hollywood.

Synopsis

Modern laser technology has transformed tattoo removal from a once-permanent decision into a viable option for many. "D'Inked" explores the perspectives of the tattoo community, highlighting how removal is seen as an opportunity for reinvention rather than a loss. The documentary follows a man's five-year experience with tattoo removal at Body Electric Tattoo in Hollywood, California. Directed by Ben Pierce, "D'Inked" emphasizes the cultural significance of tattoos and their removal, and is set to be released on December 18, 2017, in the United States.

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