Tattooing over a scar

Tattooing over a scar, is it possible?

This is probably the most popular questions for every tattoo artist.
Scars from burns, surgical procedures, accidents or other incidents may make you feel bad and frustrated. You want to get rid of the scars?

There is a way for that. Nowadays, Although many scars have been successfully covered with a tattoo.

What you need to know:

The scar should be at least 1 year old before even considering covering it with a tattoo. The older the scar, the better and the more likely the area will take ink.

Scar tattooing can be even more painful than regular tattooing, because scar tissue is more sensitive than regular skin. Unless the nerve endings were destroyed during the ordeal that left the scar, you will feel pain more acutely in scarred areas.

Contact your doctor! Ask him for an advice. His opinion is maybe the best choice. Some of the scars shouldn't be covered with tattoos, this may bring more complications to your health.

If your doctor tells you there's a medical reason why you shouldn't have a tattoo placed over your scar, then heed his advice.

Ask for an opinion from your tattoo artist. His experience will help you in your decision. Look at his portfolio. Look at previous work they've done covering scars. They should have before and after photos, so you can see the difference clearly.

Your skin may hold ink differently because of the scar tissue, which means the line work may not stay as crisp and the colors not as bright as they would on undamaged skin.

The tattoo will not change the texture of the skin in scars, this means that may be a noticeable difference in the tattoo design.

Choose a design - Appropriate tattoo design!