is it safe? or do i really have to undergo some keloid treatment then have the area undergo (again) a treatment for a tat?
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if you are prone to getting keloids there is a high likelihood that getting a tattoo will cause a keloid. If this is your first tattoo you need to be aware of this.\nhttp://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-204.html
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Yep, I had mild dysplasia (sp?) twice. I had the LEEP procedure done. It just feels like a little tugging. No big deal, if that's what you are having. And its more precautionary than it is a cancer treatment. It hurts a little during, and their might be slight cramping afterward. It's not too bad, though. Email if you have any more questions, cjbay10@yahoo.com
72480
I'm diabetic and I have 2 tattoos. If you have any problems with neuropathy or circulation in your feet, avoid tattoos there, otherwise it shouldn't be a problem. Follow the artists recommendation for cleaning the tat, you don't want it getting infected, and you'll do fine.
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What is your race...that is a good thing to know.  Those from the Mediterranean countries and those from the black race seem to get these more often.  Keloids are an aggressive form of scar formation when the body gets 'injured' (pierced, in your case).  Removing them causes more scar tissue, thus bigger keloids.  You may go from a pea sized to a cabbage sized.  (Not likely, but you get the picture).\nRemover them yourself?  I hope that you do not entertain that thought becuase of the trouble that you may get yourself into...I am sorry to say, but you need a plastics guy to get you the most cosmetic appealing removal, and they will tell you that there is no guarantee.\nNo more piercings for you.  You will only propigate more keloids.
420884
A keloid is nothing more than an extra large scar.  Keloids tend to occur mainly in people of African heritage.  They are not dangerous and are mainly a cosmetic problem. A good plastic surgeon can excise them with good cosmetic effect.  However, once a person is known to develop keloids there is a risk that they will develop other keloids at the site of any skin scar, including a surgical incision.  Careful repiercing by a medical professional may avoid regrowth of other keloids.
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I have known a lot of people who have had this surgery. The surgeon always ensures that the line is as small as possible and ideally in a crease line. \nInitially the scar is quite obvious whilst it is still healing. Once it is healed you hardly notice anything. It is very small and faint. Often I have not noticed until people have told me about it.\nOne other thing I would like to mention is that I would take your surgeons advice. S/he would not operate unless it was necessary.\nGood luck.
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I did it 3 yrs ago this December.  Scars look different, depends on how large you are and what you go down to. I was told I'd probably be a C (small, average or full C, but a C), but I'm a small D.  But I was a 36G or larger on a size 6 or 8 size body, that is a lot.  I had back pain, shoulder pain, etc.  Mine was covered by medical ins.   It was day surgery (8 hrs in and out total) and they took off a total of about 3.5 lbs of tissue between the two.  Scarring is inevitable and I scar easily. So I couldn't fairly say what it is like. They had to do the most comprehensive reduction because of my size so my incisions go pretty far onto the side of my torso.  I had a friend who had it done and she showed me her scars 5 yrs after so I could have an idea and I could **barely** see them, her incision scars were much smaller and shorter. Another friend did it and the incisions were far less than what I had, hers looked way better one week after she had it done(she showed me).  I'd do it again in a heartbeat for the confidence I finally have and "feeling within the realm of normal" for a woman's figure.  It's life altering.  I feel attractive now, not googled at by men. and scowled at by women.    What size are you now?
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no\n\nbecause tattos may cause skin cancer.it is a scientific reality.
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I see your point. Depending on what kind of tattoo and where its located it may not be a problem or seem inappropriate. I think before getting a tattoo an individual should think about this. There is always the option of getting it removed by a doctor. This I've heard can be even more painful then when the person got the tattoo.
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Hi\nI am a tattoo artist and most keloids that we see are from piercings. A very common thing that can be takin care of with a crushed up asprin and some spring water. You make a paste with it and just rub it into the keloid.\n\nAs for the fact that you may get them, well that all depends, maybe you will have better luck if you use a tattoo healing balm like ink fixx, tattoo goo, ect. But if you always get these keloids when you get cuts then theres a good chance you will get them when being tattooed. Best thing is to talk to the person you are getting tattooed by.\n\n\nwww.studiomaxx.ca
665555
Yes, I would call your dr.. ob/gyn and make sure that the skin cream is safe to use before using it.
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I don;t what to scare you but i had one by my chin and i have a scar now (and i;m white-skinned)\nBut whos knows if you take care of it well with cremes and other stuff maybe you won't have a scar...but like i said i have a scar now after my cold sore
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need to check with a doctor or a tattoo location for recommendations.
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Keliods and hyoertropic scarring is a scar combination build up of both skin cells and connective tissue that build up and scab over the wound.  these are known as fibroblasts. With keloid scarring, the fibroblasts keep growing, hence you get red, raised, often tender scarring.  This is due to an over abundance of collagen in th scar itself. \n There may even be a genetic connection.  This is common especially in dark toned people, and dark haired people, but can happen to anyone.\n  The prevention of keloids can  be as simple as don't gain the scar, but that isn't what your after. Treatments for keloids range from  laser surgugical removal, compression bandaging,  steroidal use, and silicone patches that could be cut into little circles with a pierced middle to where with your earrings. Some suggest that treatments such as vitamin and herbal immune sustaining suppliments such as vitamin E, evening primrose oil caps, a good b-complex and of course, vitamin C.  Hydrating yourself with water and juice will also promote healthy tissue. Massage to bring about good blood flow is also an option. \n There is a new topical homeopathic ointment called ELICINA® is a unique skin regenerating substance proven effective for the treatment of all types of scars. It stops itching, softens and helps to remove keloid scars and reduce pitted or ice pick scars. It also prevents scarring and acts as a natural remedy for acne.\n\n \n\nElicina is not a man made drug, pharmaceutical or medicine. It is gathered from the secretions left on his paths by the Chilean snail Helix Aspersa Müller. The very same he uses to quickly regenerate his own shell and skin when damaged. After years of proven effects, scientific validation and the invention of a patented process to make it into a topical cream, now presented as a natural remedy for acne and scars. \n\nThe secret of Elicina® lies in it's seven natural bio-available ingredients. They are: Natural Antibiotics, Glycolic Acid. Allantoin and Peptides (amino-acid chains that are parts of proteins and trigger skin cell reproduction and replacement of damaged cells), Collagen, Elastin, and Vitamins. All in a natural form, and combined in one unique and balanced substance by nature's wisdom itself.\nCheck out my source info and really do some research onine.  happy piercing
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you could but be careful.\nit would be better to see a professional and let them know your condition before they start and they should know a safe pressure to use.
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There is nothing wrong with either one.  But take into consideration if it is just a phase that you are going through.  As a person age, the choice that they made are sometimes not as cool as once thought of.  Many as they grow older will have the tats removed and the piercing taken out.\n\nI used to think nipple piercing on girls were cool.  But then one of those girls said that pus always oozes out of one that was not infected.  Yuck!  I think piercing is still cool when done in areas that involves only skin and not an areas that can change shape like the nipple when you are excited.\n\nIt is okay to make a statement, but there are other ways.  If you like tats, then do something that could be covered up.  My ex had sleeve tats that when she wore a blouse with sleeves up to her elbow, you would not know she had tats.  She had both sleeves, and her entire back.\n\nBut looking into the future, it would be weird.  Check out grandma's tats.
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Unfortunately there is no way to remove scar tissue without surgery. I understand I have had one as well. My Dr. says it's best to leave it alone unless you are having problems.