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The art of medical tattooing

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We see tattoos everywhere these days and tend to think of them as frivolous adornment.

But for some people, they serve a much more basic need. For those disfigured by cancer or other afflictions, little bits of inky art can make a world of difference, in how they feel about their recovery, and themselves.
And as Maria Hayes discovered, the very best of these tattoos are the ones you may never notice:


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