Are tattoo's a good cover up for scars?
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A small scar can be easily covered-I had a 1/2 inch round raised scar on my foot and had a star tattooed over it. Even though with close inspection you can still see the raised bit, no one ever notices and I feel much more self confident. \nScarring on your entire back may be hard to cover-have you talked to a dr about dermal fillers or other minor cosmetic surgical processes. The cost may not be much different, considering you will pay a lot for an excellent tattoo artist (especially for such a large tattoo), which you will want in this case.
96114
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
449510
Yip there is an easy way to make it look better without spending a lot of money on surgery.Go to your pharmacy and buy some BIO oil or sometimes they call it tissue oil.It is a very good vitamen A oil that you put on youre scar and in time it will heal the scar and skin.I had really bad burns on my back ones from hot oil spilling on me, and there is no burn marks anymore.Good luck
716294
Usually vitamins A, C, E, and K are good for the skin. They can be taken internally and externally--in creams, lotions, and such. You may also wish to consult a skin doctor-dermatologist. I would also suggest a session with a good scar make-up artist to select the best concealing make-up and the best skin supplements for you.  Good Luck!
649699
I've heard it hurts a lot.  But a scar shouldn't make a difference.  Actually, if anything, it might be less painful.  Sometimes scar tissue loses sensitivity, but as far as I know, once a scar is healed, it does not gain sensitivity.
861613
nope... theres this thing they sell at the drug store... it's like the real nitrogen thing they use at the dermatologist... its much better... if not it'll scar =(
401711
it depends on the severity of the wound and your predisposition for scarring.
357563
A tat that's well done can be really hot. \nBut remember they are permanent.\nI have several, and the only problem is they fade over time. \nSo choose wisely, and keep yourself in shape girl. Fat chicks and tats can be an ugly mix.
554240
I can not say why all people get tattoos all over their body, I can just say why I do.  Its a matter of owning my body to its fullest.  Every inch I can control what color, pattern, shape is on it.  I am a very intelligent, upper class white American.  I do not hang with others who have as many tattoos as me, I go to church every Sunday.  I am a wonderful mother, I do not have low self esteem, I have great self confidence, and I do not crave attention.  American culture is changing..it is no longer just the rebel, convict, or biker gang member.  It is the mom next door; when i am in a full business suit not one tattoo shows (that's if my hair is down).  So don't be so quick to judge, you do not know all you are judging.
1048198
I'm sorry to hear that you had to go back for revisions!  I had a reduction two weeks ago, so I'm not sure how my scars will turn out yet.  However, they are hardly noticeable at this point and they don't "stick up" at all, meaning to say that they are fairly smooth.  So I'm pretty sure they are going to turn out well, considering how great they look right now.  I can see how you'd have more pain this time around, as they were tearing through that original scar tissue and remodeling it, so to speak.  I hope that your corrective surgery turned out well and that you'll be much happier with them now.
66665
You're thinking the right way.  Someday you might be in a position in a job where your appearance is critical.  A tattoo in an area that isn't concealable might be a hindrance.  You can't tell what people might think of it. I've had a tattoo for almost 20 years, and only the people I want to see it have seen it.  It's normally covered and not an issue.  As a matter of fact, I am considering a rather large tattoo (at least 8") right now and have to decide if I want it to be openly seen, partially, or not at all. I'm well established in my career, and a tattoo will not influence my job.  I still think about what others might think of it, though
828019
I don't think tattoos would stop you from being a police officer. and working undercover with a tattoo i think is okay depending on what your assignment is a tattoo will show you're not hiding anything and they wouldn't think of you as undercover. \n\nAsk a professional they would know don't listen to people with out a clue!!
692621
As far as I can tell, you already seem to know about all there is to know about temporary forms of tattooing.  I don't think there are any tattoo solutions that could plausibly last longer than about two weeks, since that is about how long your skin takes to shed itself.  Permanent tattoos last longer because they get beneath the dividing layers of your skin, so they can stay put.\n\nMaybe you could get a tattoo with some of that invisible-ish ink.  Like that blacklight-reactive ink (they call it "Chameleon"-something) or glow-in-the-dark ink.  The glow in the dark ink shows up as a very faint tattoo if you have lighter skin.\n\nOtherwise, there are other body modifications that you could look into, like scarification or branding, but that is probably much too extreme for you.  In any case, good luck finding a good fit for you.
148925
I guess the more pressing question is why on earth do you want a tattoo for your lower back? I don't understand the point of getting a tattoo in a place where you'll never ever see it. I can understand getting a tattoo of a rose on your boob that you can look down at and go "ooh, there's a rose on my boob", but a tattoo in the small of your back seems like far too much pain (not to mention expense) for something you'll never get any personal satisfaction from.
293882
i think all tattoos to each individual is good for them.\nall tatts have a story behind them good or bad and i feel they are addictive to some as well as tatts speak w/o speaking to others for it shows ur personality....i think your thumper one is kewl an sounds like it would make me laugh.  bet thats a good conversation piece for you...lol.  Tell them ur just keeping it real after all you are a man...and in the future have Thumper poss get his fav whatever it may be that would have him grab his gold tattooed near him looking at his erotic thought...lol
31523
This is a perfect opportunity for you to find a tattoo artist that you trust and work together on a design that you'll love for the rest of your life.\n\nI don't have any tattoos, but my sister has worked at a parlour for the past five years and she has told me that it is much more rewarding for both the artist and the customer if they collaborate on a design. The added bonus is that you will end up with a piece of original art and not some flash off the wall that half the guys down at the Sip & Serve are sporting on their biceps.
269735
A friend once told me that the scar under the breast does fade a lot, but even after a full year it can still be seen when you are on top and the lights are on.  She didn't seem too worried about it.  I wouldn't be either.  The rewards of back pain relief totally outweigh the drawback of minor scarring.\n\nThere are lots of before and after plastic surgery pictures on the internet.  Try http://www.smartplasticsurgery.com for a few.\n\nRemember that some procedures are riskier than others.  Weigh that against scarring.