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Scar, scar and burn mark tattoo

Getting a tattoo on a scar may be the only way to restore the lost attractiveness of the body after injuries, surgeries and diseases.

In this article, we will tell you how not to harm yourself and not provoke the appearance of tumors and new diseases. An entertaining selection of photos and sketches will help you choose the right drawing and see how easy it is to disguise any scar.

Can scars be tattooed?

Scars, scars and stretch marks are primarily psychologically unpleasant and give rise to a number of complexes. Not every defect can be removed with laser therapy or resurfacing, but a tattoo will not always be the right solution.

Atrophic scars

how to close an atrophic scar

Scars that are whitish in color (blood vessels may show through) are below the skin level and are soft to the touch. They appear after minor operations, burns or deep cuts, as well as after acne. This type includes and stretch marks of the skinthat there is subsequently a sharp weight loss, long-term use of hormonal medications, after childbirth.

A body pattern can be applied to atrophic scars, the main thing is to correctly approach its choice.

One of the popular tattoos on appendicitis scars is a feather or chili pepper... Their curved shape follows the contour of the scar, and the depression gives a good dimension to the picture.

Men prefer to paint images that symbolize courage, physical and spiritual strength. However, it is worth remembering that the contour of the scar is long and slightly curved, so the head of a lion or an eagle may not hide the defect, but highlight it even more. The silhouette of the picture and the color scheme should be chosen more carefully.

Outrageous personalities emphasize the flaw with a body picture in the form of a wound sewn up with thick threads, with drops of blood, traces of bullets and other "charms". The zipper with a slider looks eerie, opening the circulatory system and tendons.

Girls for a tattoo on a scar from a cesarean section or appendicitis on the abdomen often choose a composition of large flowers when the scar is in the oblong center, framed by petals. A skin defect can be presented as a shadow that falls from the stem of a vine, sakura, or a peacock's feather. It is important that the dye does not need to be injected into the scar.

Finding a picture for stretch marks will be more difficult, especially when the area of ​​damage is large. Due to the many small stripes, it will be difficult to choose a simple composition.

It is better to give preference to a more complex and three-dimensional picture with few small details, play with colors, shadows and transitions. Birds look beautiful on a branch with leaves and flowers, a rose with wings, cheetahs, sakura. Japanese-style tattoos on abdominal scars, especially on men, will look good. Dragons, abstraction, Celtic motifs, portraits will also work, you can use numerous shades of black and gray.

However, it should be borne in mind that stretch marks can increase and appear on other parts of the body, therefore, before the procedure, it is better to consult a doctor to find out the reason for the appearance of such a skin defect. It is better to prevent the appearance of new breaks in the elastin fibers, otherwise the tattoo on the scar may be distorted, stretched.

Normotrophic scars

how to hide a normotrophic scar beautifully

The scars are flat, several tones lighter than the skin, and are located at its level. They appear later on shallow cuts, minor burns, surgical interventions, when the operation takes place on the epidermis, the cell-free layer is not damaged (basement membrane) and deep layers of the skin. Scars are almost imperceptible, but they still affect self-esteem and beauty. It is much easier to pick up a picture, however, it is better not to apply monochromatic pictures: the color may change. Leaves, butterflies, Celtic ornaments, birds - such tattoos on scars on a girl's hand will look very attractive. White tattoos look beautiful.

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Dark scars protruding from the surface of the skin. They appear after serious surgical interventions, severe burns, and severe injuries. Scars can form due to complications and suppuration of a simple wound, especially in the areas of joint folds, as well as a hereditary predisposition.

It is undesirable to apply tattoos on hypertrophic scars, and if there is no other way out, then be sure to consult a doctor. The rumen cells are able to absorb enough dye to very harmful to the body.

To apply an image, you need to enter as much pigment as it would be enough for 2-3 pictures! It is difficult to choose a pattern, because the scar is located above the skin level.

The tattoo should go beyond its contours, it is best to use several colors with numerous shades: a tree with flowers and a hummingbird, a dragon or an overseas monster. An experienced craftsman will be able to turn the growth into dignity: the image will turn out to be voluminous and attractive.

Colloidal scars

how to hide a colliolar scar

Dense, like cartilage, formations, more like a tumor than a scar. They have a pink, reddish, or purple bumpy surface that gradually enlarges and extends beyond the damage to the skin. They not only disfigure a person, but can also be accompanied by itching and irritation. The reasons for these scars have not yet been studied. Most often, colloidal formations are observed in people with a genetic predisposition, they can occur after minor injuries and cuts, piercings or a simple piercing of the earlobe for earrings even after several years!

Most agree that tattoos on such scars are not recommended. If, after long and successful procedures, a scar remains, paint for body paintings can provoke the growth of new education and even lead to the appearance of malignant tumors.

Birthmarks and papillomas

how to hide a birthmark tatushkots

There are many blood capillaries under these formations. Any intervention in most cases provokes the appearance of cancer cells.

A good master always bypasses such places, skillfully inscribing them into the body picture. A tattoo on birthmarks is dangerous to health and life, but if you really want to, it is better to seek advice from an oncodermatologist and pass the necessary tests. Do not ignore the advice of doctors, even if you do not plan to completely clog the pattern.

Features of tattoos on scars

    • You cannot fill in drawings on fresh scars, they should be completely tightened. After the wound has healed, you need to wait 6-12 months, it is best to get a tattoo in the second year. On a fresh scar, the picture may not work out or may shift over time, the procedure will be painful, there is a risk of complications.
    • When choosing a master, pay attention to the photographs of tattoos on scars. Rate their quality, because it is undesirable to mix body pictures. After the procedure, the scar may enlarge.
    • Scar tissue perceives pigments differently than healthy skin. The drawing may turn out to be a completely different shade than planned.
    • Better abandon a monochromatic picture, but choose 3-4 colors and work on their shades. Fine transitions, penumbra, highlights and shadows mask scars well. You should not choose drawings among Polynesian, Indian motifs, inscriptions, hieroglyphs, small images in the form of hearts and stars. It is undesirable to apply too large compositions: the skin defect will be too noticeable.
    • The structure of the scar is heterogeneous, with depressions and irregularities, the paint may not adhere well, so the image will be ready in several sessions. The pigment on the affected area may lose its brightness earlier than on healthy skin, and will often have to be corrected.
    • In order not to regret the tattoo done on the scar, you need to take into account temporary changes in the damaged area of ​​the body, read the recommendations of specialists. Since the nerve endings are located near the renewed epidermis, the procedure will be slightly more painful than on healthy skin.
    • If you do not want to fill the drawing for life, you can use a temporary henna tattoo. The ornament stays on the body for up to 3 weeks.
    • If doctors advise against getting a tattoo, do not despair. The master can play up a flaw, make it less noticeable, focus on the drawing.
    • Scars may also appear after removing the body image. It is possible to remove a tattoo without scars only with the help of a laser.

That's all more or less working advice. We hope you find them useful!