I'm planning on getting a tattoo on the right side of my lower back. I was wondering if I lose around 30lbs, will it noticeably affect the tattoo?
2006-12-10 14:41:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
it shouldn't alter the tattoo... unless all 30 lbs that you lose is around your tattoo but that's not likely.
2006-12-10 14:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it would depend on how big you are now, what kind and size of tattoo you are getting and if your right lower back will be affected by your weight loss. If you are planning to lose weight, why not wait and get the tattoo after you have lost it.
But to answer your question If you are quite large and your skin has stretched in that area, and you get a tattoo there yes it will affect the tattoo, it may become distorted and smaller to some degree. Take a balloon blow it up draw something on it and deflate it that will give you an idea, although unlike a balloon, the majority of peoples skin after weight lose regains its elasticity although in severe cases surgery is required to remove excess skin. In your case 30lbs is not an extreme amount and your tattoo on your lower back will not be noticeably effected.
I have two tattoo's and my weight has fluctuated in the 30lb range, Tattoos still look good.
2006-12-10 15:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dont get a tattoo in a fatty area that you will loose weight in becauase it will look off shape and possibly have wrinkles in it. Same as if you gained weight (alot) it would change. I highly suggest loosing the weight and then getting the tat. If not run the risk. Consult a good artist before though. Some areas of the back probably wont get to much different just ask around with the artist and see what they suggest.
2006-12-10 14:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by Heather C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a tattoo on the fatty part of my back, right by my waistline, and one that spans my lower back. I got pregnant, put on 35lbs, and ended up losing about 40lbs, all in about a year. My tattoos are in the same shape they were when I started. I think it's genetic and depends on your skin. Although, I will tell you that I regret getting two of my three tattoos, and I'm only 22!
2006-12-10 15:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
these people are idiots.
nothing will happen.
I have a chest piece. regardless of how much weight i gain or lose the tattoo always looks the same. my best friend has a tattoo on the small of her back and she just lost 23 lbs, the tattoo still looks beautiful.
2006-12-10 21:15:45 · answer #5 · answered by agent_weinbach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your tattoo shouldn't be affected if you take good care of your skin. Drink alot of water and get some lotion that has elastin in it. I wouldn't really worry about....if you are super worried then make 30lbs yours goal and get the tattoo as a reward for all your hard work.
2006-12-10 14:50:33 · answer #6 · answered by freaking_airhead 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lol, the tattoo will probably have stretch marks. Why don't you lose the weight first THEN get the tattoo?
2006-12-10 14:44:50 · answer #7 · answered by peon 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wait until u lose weight so u wont have to worry or just ask your local tattoo artist they should know the answer
2006-12-10 14:50:59 · answer #8 · answered by mart1gon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats sounds like the love handle area , id say get one on your ankle, shoulder blade or a upper back, some where boneish...and you can gain and lose all the weight you want and it wont change
2006-12-10 15:35:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends where you put it. in some places if you get a tatoo it will shrivle and get all grose, but in others it will stay the same. So if you r planning on getting a tatoo, get it where you wont strech it to much or you will lose allot of weight.
2006-12-10 14:50:21 · answer #10 · answered by Pink girl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋