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The restorative power of medical tattoos

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Becky Barker |

TEDxMalvern

• September 2021

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.

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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About the speaker

Becky Barker

Paramedical and body tattooist

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Becky Barker aims to create awareness around how important tattooing can be for the healing process.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxMalvern, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about TEDx.

Support the Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance.

Follow Becky on Instagram to keep up to date with future ventures.