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Jan 2023
27m 17s

Turning scars into body art

Bbc World Service
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There are many reasons someone might choose to get a tattoo – it could be a cultural or a simple fashion statement. Sometimes it’s a creative way to cover up a scar. Kim Chakanetsa talks to two women transforming burns, self-harm cuts and surgery scars into body art, helping women reclaim their bodies. Tran Ngoc is based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Known as ‘Ngoc Li ... Show More
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