Tattoo Over Stretch Marks

There are so many questions and concerns when it comes to stretch marks; one of those questions has to do with tattoos. When we are young, we figure our skin will always look as smooth and as tight as it did at 16, this is not the case. When you have a tattoo that has been done before stretch marks, it may look like a mess!  

In order to know if your tattoo will end up looking badly in several years’ time, there are some things you can do. Since there are very few products that reverse stretch marks (they can be found!) it is usually easier to stay away from the problem in the first place. Some great questions to ask yourself regarding stretch marks and tattoos: 

Where is the tattoo? If you are looking to get a tattoo on the lower belly or the thigh area, you are very likely to get stretched marks here later in life. Although some people do say that a NEW tattoo can help hiding stretch marks, an old one can make them look worse. The same way that some people think a new tattoo can reverse stretch marks an older one placed in the wrong area, can make things worse. So before you go and get any ink done, think of your skin in 10 years time, how will it look and feel in that area? Think before you ink! 

Why does it? Some people will get a NEW tattoo done in order to rid stretch marks on the body. In some cases, this has turned out quite well, and marks are no longer visible. In most cases, the stretch marks do show though the tattoo, and is quite unflattering.

If you want to tattoo over existing stretch marks you need to have a VERY experienced tattoo artist, and they should be honest in telling you that some spots where the scar tissue is too thick could end up not nicely pigmented.

Using tattoos as a way to reverse stretch marks are a bit drastic, and is often a very last resort. If you are thinking of getting a tattoo for the sole purpose of covering a set of stretch marks, I really would think twice about it. Tattoos stay put unless you decide to go through a painful tattoo removal process, and those are expensive!

A stretch mark can be dealt with in many ways, getting a tattoo to cover it does not have to be on the top of your list. Try some topical solutions or some great over the counter methods before you give up on trying reversing stretch marks. 

Who is doing it? In the world of tattoos, there are many levels of skill. Some tattoo artists truly know how to do a great job, and others are merely trying to make extra money on the side. If you do end up using the later to cover up your stretch marks, you may find that you did not reverse stretch marks but did create a whole new issue! If you are looking for cover stretch marks with a tattoo, make sure that you do it the right way, and have a skilled person does the job for you. If you find it is too costly, or hard to find someone who will do a great job, maybe you need to look at new ways of covering your stretch marks. 

Covering stretch marks with tattoos has been done for years. Many people think that because there is something over the top of the stretch marks, they are less noticeable. This all depends on how deep the marks are and how bright they are in color. The very best way to get stretch marks to look the best they can is to use reverse stretch marks, you may find that after usage you don’t even need to cover your marks up at all! Stretch marks usually occur in sensitive places on your bodies, such as the belly or the thighs, these places are painful to tattoo. 

Covering stretch marks with tattoos, is covering the issue rather than dealing with it. A tattoo is very much like a stretch mark. Finding the best way to reverse stretch marks can be difficult if you have very little information. If you are serious, try reverse stretch marks, and you could see results much quicker than you ever thought you could! 

So hold the ink, and find better, more efficient ways to rid your body of stretch marks or scars of any kind. A tattoo will not get rid of your stretch marks, only cover them up with another body altering design.