JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – U.S. residents often cite lower prices and personalized attention when asked why they travel to see doctors and dentists in Mexico.

The same holds true for tattoo artists.

“I came to get a tattoo done in Mexico because of the prices and because I love the people,” said El Paso insurance salesman Jair Carrillo. “I love the art they are making here. I just feel more comfortable here.”

Carrillo drove to Juarez last week and spent two hours in a chair getting the head of a Roman emperor tattooed on his forearm. The image symbolizes achievement but also is a reminder that life can bring you crashing down to earth at any time.

Tattoo artist Adrx Martinez says many of the customers walking into his studio in a commercial strip near Zaragoza live across the bor

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