I've heard you can get it done on the NHS, is this true? any info on this will be appreciated. thanks
2007-02-26 10:59:15 · 7 answers · asked by Tabzy666 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
First of all, some of the information presented here is not consistent with fact. All scars do not react the same to tattooing. Scars vary a lot but for the most part, tattooing can be accomplished with favorable results. In fact, just the action of the needles through the scar often breaks down the scar tissue and it becomes much smoother and more supple.
Dry needling of scar tissue has been done for many years now. I work on burn survivors and other types of scars with very good results.
2007-02-26 13:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, scars can be covered but it is a difficult and tedious process. Also, if the scar is raised there will be an indistinct area in the tattoo (where the scar is) that will be raised. Below is what is involved in covering a scar.
1. It is time consuming. Depending on the individual's skin or scar texture, a single line may require two or more passes with the needle before it takes.
2. It can be, and often is, more painful than the average tattoo. Scar tissue is very sensitive since the nerve endings are closer to the "new skin" (unless the nerve ends were destoyed when the damage occured).
3. Once set within the scar or graft tissue, black will stay. However, color will bleed or fade from the skin. There is always a slight possibility that the black may blot or run beneath the tissue, but if a very fine line is used this problem can be virtually eliminated.
4. scar or graft tissue tattooed should get a very small tattoo within the area first, as a test to determine if their skin will accept the pigment. Then, if all is well, the small tattoo can be covered or incorporated when the major artwork is applied.
5. Last, but certainly not least, it is very important that the scar and/or graft tissue be at least one year old before tattooing is attempted (the older the scar, the better). Destroyed tissue takes a long time to heal, so the older the scar, the better it will take the pigment.
I hope this has been of some help to you
2007-02-26 11:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by Angela D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you mean to get a tattoo to cover the scars or just get part of a tattoo where the scars are. I have tattoos around both my wrists that go over scars in a few places and I can't really tell the difference. The scars aren't very big, though.
2007-02-26 19:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by fiVe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who had scars on her abdomen designed into a custom tattoo. She had the scars tattooed into vines for the flowers. The incorporation of her scars is really unusual and beautiful. Be sure to ask your chosen artist how he/she would go about this.
2007-02-26 11:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by branwynmars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. Look at my 360 page, the picture on there is over some keloid scars on my arm. Can't see them, can you??
2007-02-27 03:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by Brooke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose so .. but are you sure that tattooing over your scar(s) is really what you want to do? Have you researched Mederma or other scar reducing products?
2007-02-26 11:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by Catherine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO!
2007-02-26 11:03:24 · answer #7 · answered by artgurl123 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋