does having a keloid problem afftect getting tattooed???
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Because of the genetic nature of your skin it will see a tatoo as an invasion and it will do its best to erradicate it from the skin. The problem being that you wont have a great deal of your tatoo left to see because the keloids will take it away. Unfortunately this will happen on any area of your body ,so it is better to leave the tatooing alone , or go for transfers or try henna tatooing which can stay on the skin for a long time . They can actually be pretty cool .
182065
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.
60475
I have pretty sensitive skin and i have 2 tattoos. It may just take longer to heal than most.  Make sure you take good care of it and follow the artists instructions to the letter.
112537
My friend had a tattoo removed...it's very painful! but it is effective in removing the tattoo image... however there is a scar.
34331
You need to see a dermatologist. Basically, they will inject your keloid with steroids over a period of time (sometimes weekly for several months). The keloid will shrink over time. If the keloids are really big, it can be cut off and then injectd. There are some new laser therapies as well. I've seen some great results. Try to find someone with experience.
360032
puss, red, not healing. my husband got a tattoo a few years ago. it was a big one and the stupid thing got infected. i one day i poured 5 big bottles of peroxide on it .no help. had to take him to the doctor.had to get shots.if it does not look right go to the doctor right away.
685099
All this info is really good to know coz I want to get one.\nThe part about a tattoo being sore on or closer to bones really makes sense when u think about it. There goes my ankle tattoo.\n\nThese are great answers,
544273
No. The scar will probably be lighter than the rest of your skin. I suggest that you seriously think about the possibility that you may regret it. Does it really bother you? Do people mention it? Have you ever been teased?\n\nI would probably leave it alone.
658297
well may i suggest asking a tattoo artist if it can be inked over?  nice way to cover up scars, i've done it
865077
Vita aeterna definitely. Are you sure you want to tattoo that or whatever. OK, then wish you luck and hopefully to be less painful.\nTake care.
358872
if you mean the scar that leaves the ugly mark and then it hurts, then i think it is possible that the wound is not yet totally healed. however, if it is from a surgery or a suture, and then it hurts, regardless of how long the mark has been then, i suppose you should see a doctor. it might be sign of some infection or something.
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My dad believes that sooner or later we will have a barcode invisibly tattoo'd on our skin. All barcodes have two thin lines at the beginning, middle and end, and elsewhere in barcodes two thin lines signifies number 6. These barcodes will be connected to a database which will give your ID and credit info.\n\nI believe that may happen, but it is more likely to be a computer chip embedded in our skin. \n\nPlease say no to anything like this, particularly if they want to put it in your hand, forearm or forehead.
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laser and removal are your only options. laser isnt always 100 percent effective. removla is basically just that...the tattooed part or your flesh is actually cut off of your body and your flesh is grafted back together to cover the area. ouch = ) coverups are most effective....no matter how bad a tattoo turned out or how much you may dislike it now- a good artist can do something to it to where its more appealing
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makeup... a good conceler does wonders... if that dont work try wearing socks up high enough to cover it or a band aid... if not claim that its fake =)\n\nin any event its a company picinic.. you are not the first person to get a tattoo nor are you the last... i doubt they are stupid enough to kick up a fuss over it... if they do discriminate.. sue
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I have gotten one removed by laser. Make sure they numb up the area. It is painful if they don't. It takes 5 or 6 times going in depending on the size/color of the tatoo. You have to wait a month between each session. For two weeks after a treatment you can't let the area get in the sun. The area is tender for about a week and gets discolored.  You apply antibiotic ointment. If you have any green in your tattoo, that is the hardest color to remove for some reason. The one I got removed you can still faintly see some green if you look hard. You can have permanent "light" area where your tatoo was depending on your skin tone.
560514
Not soon enough!\n\nWhen will tattoo haters shut up and realize that unless you have a tattoo on your face you are perfectly employable?
550939
Sounds like you have quite a few tattoos going on. There are a few things to consider - how much area do your tattoos actually cover?\n\nA tattoo removal cream is not going to work. I'm not familiar with them from personal experience, but I would guess that the most they would do is slightly fade your tattoo...\n\nThe only option these days to rid yourself of a tattoo is laser surgery. Unfortunately it's expensive, extremely painful, and it's probably going to take several sessions to remove all of your tattoos. Since you have looked into it, I imagine you already know this...\n\nA good option would be to look into getting a cover-up. Find a good artist and talk to him/her and work with them on figuring out a newer design that you will possibly be happier with.\n\nI imagine you're aware of that as well...\n\nSo it looks like your only option is laser surgery.\n\nIt is truly unfortunate to hear your story, and know that there are other out there in your same position probably feeling the same way. :/\nBest of luck <3