I really wanted to wear bareback tops. It is so embarassing when someone notice the scar! Is it gonna be hurt??? Im confuse! 'cause others told me that the process of tattooing is REALLY HURTS! but i really want a tattoo to cover the scar....(sigh,sniff!)
I have a keloids on my left back shoulder. Is it possible to have a tattoo where the scar place?
This actually came up in an epi of Miami Ink. Ami ended up doing the tat, but he did have major concerns about it:
Miami Ink Summary - August 2, 2006 Episode
Amanda is getting married soon and wants to cover some keloid scars on her upper back and shoulders from a severe case of chicken pox. Ami is concerned that the tattoo could cause additional keloiding, and designs the tattoo around – but not on – her scars. She brought in her own design of a tribal-style wing, but Ami draws a much more artistic version of it, which she loves. Ami tells her she really shouldn’t be ashamed of her scars, because they build and add character. But Amanda was teased so much as a child because of them that she just can’t seem to accept them, and gets a huge boost of confidence when she sees the tattoo.
Reply:Yes, tattoos can be placed over scars.
Foremost, how old are your scars? Most reputable artists won't tattoo over scar tissue until the scar is at least 3 years old. This allows time for the scar to change and stretch.
No, tattooing over a scar was less painful for me, than tattooing on healthy normal skin.
I will warn you, whenever a tattoo is placed over a scar, there is always the chance of distortion with time, and the scar not taking the ink as well as the surrounding skin. You need to talk to an artist and let him/her decide what is best for you.
And yes, tattoos hurt, but, that's all part of the game.
I have 4 large scars on my back that are holding up the completion of my back piece. Only 2 years and 11 months and I might get to get them covered!
Good luck!
Reply:no...that's not good....just remove the scar first before putting a tatoo..there are a lot of scar removing methods out there...
Reply:First make certain that it is actually a keloid and not a wide or hypertrophic scar. If it is a true keloid then the last thing you want is a tatoo because that can for another, possibly worse keloid. If it is only wide or hypertrophic then there a number of options to consider including revision surgery, steroid injections, silicone gel treatment, laser. Tatooing it can work but you should get a plastic surgeron to look at it first.
Reply:Listen to the first guy, SkinDeep, knows what hes talking about. I have tattooed over scares without a problem, no worries.
