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50 Times People Asked Tattoo Artists To Cover Up Their Scars And Birthmarks And Couldn’t Be Happier With The Result
We already published an article about tattoos covering up birthmarks and another one about inking over scars so we figured why not do a piece that combines the two together. After all, millions of people have blemishes on their skin that they're not excited about and there are plenty of ways to transform them into works of art.
This list by Bored Panda is full of beautiful, funny, and simply genius designs that 'healed' old body wounds and marks. And maybe a few mental bruises that came with them as well. So scroll down to check them out for yourself, upvote your favorites, you know how it goes.
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#1
The Most Meaningful Tattoo I’ve Ever Done. Scar Cover-Up For This Amazing Woman. I Have No Words To Describe This Process
Libby Tailor 4 years ago
I was wondering are these burn scars? And are these more painful have tattoed than the "normal" skin? Anyway , this is beautiful.
Zedrapazia 4 years ago
It looks pretty much like burnt skin, it probably is. Strong woman, this must have hurt like hell
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To learn more about these delicate cover-ups, we contacted Jesse Whitley, the owner of Stagecoach Tattoo Co. in Lubbock, Texas. "The most experienced artists can work with or around birthmarks, whereas scar tissue can be tattooed directly over," Jesse told Bored Panda. "Tattooing over a scar actually breaks down the scar tissue."
However, Whitley highlighted that the severity of the scar will influence the artist's ability to make a good tattoo in and around the affected area. "When tattooing over a scar, you have to understand that it is a different type of skin and holds ink differently than normal unaffected skin."
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#2
Check Out This Amazing Before And After Photo By Our Artist, Gustavo
Maureen Boyer 4 years ago
haha I was looking at the hand and didn't see the difference, thats why I clicked on the link to get the bigger pic....amazing....
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Melissa TO 4 years ago
A friend of mine did this with his missing finger tip. Unfortunately the tattoo faded almost completely.
#3
A Camouflage Of Childhood Domestic Burn
BoredHuman 4 years ago
It did not say domesyic abuse just domestic burn. He may have knocked over a pot
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Nevi Løvfelt 4 years ago
Looks like burn wounds. Wow what a great tat. Nothing to see of the burn.
According to health experts, scarred skin is harder and more irregular, therefore it is less able to absorb ink than regular skin.
It's also possible that the ink will migrate and cause the tattoo to look smudged or unclear. Therefore, it's vital that people choose an experienced artist.
Everyone’s body is different. That means everyone's level of pain tolerance is different, too. However, scar tissue is generally more sensitive to the needle. For some, especially those whose scars have caused nerve damage or compression, getting a cover-up tattoo might be extremely painful.
#4
Make The Most Of What You've Got
V Martinez 4 years ago
This is a cool tattoo! But didn't they say that line was actually never said on the show?
SG108 4 years ago (edited)
It was mentioned earlier that tattooing along the line of the actual scar can breakdown the scar tissue. That's a good idea, though.
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#5
Scar Tattoo
Dat one frog 3 years ago
That’s trippy. But I just want everyone to know on here, your scars are what make you beautiful. Don’t cover them up
#6
I Have No Words To Describe How Much I Was Looking Forward To Doing This Work And All That Are To Come
Cecilia Herrera 4 years ago
What a wonderful way to use your talent. God Bless you for the joy you have given, and will be giving to other people with similar needs.
Maddie Star ⭐ 4 years ago
oooo, that looks like a total different foot. what a stunning design
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
I'd bet 💰a big part of why it looks so different is because of the difference in how they feel about it now... it shows in the pose.
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matthew owen 4 years ago
That would've been a painful tattoo, a scar like that must have come from pain too. This person is an absolute rock 🤘🏼
One of the people whose tattoo you see in this list is designer and art director Deepali Masand. We contacted her and Deepali agreed to share her story — the woman gave an honest account of how she ended up with this beautiful cat design.
Everything started when she was 13 and got into a car accident. Deepali's left arm got stuck between the road and the vehicle, and she ended up with a huge burn-like scar.
#7
Lily On A Rock. Design Is Based On The Client’s Birthmark
Marta Zientalak 4 years ago
I was thinking exactly the same xD but still it looks really nice with that flower:)
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#8
This Scar Cover-Up Tattoo
Heather Menard 4 years ago
These are awesome but the pain they have to go through. It hurts like hell getting a tattoo on a scar.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
So sexy and dramatic. Very much Captain Blood (movie with Errol Flynn.) I hope the tattoo subject is crazy about it.
Josey Griffin 4 years ago
Honestly these are works of art. That’s why I love tattoes. They are works of art, fantastic art to me.
#9
Covered Up Old Self-Harm Scars With My First Tattoo
Missi Boness 4 years ago
I'm glad you no longer self-harm. Whatever you've been through...you've evolved and learned, you're no longer feeling that need to self-destruct. I've been there too. Sending hugs.
#10
Sometimes It Is Enough To Cleverly Integrate A Scar Instead Of Covering It
-alex_the_trans_demon- 4 years ago
I have a pretty big scar on my arm and this is probably a future tattoo for me.
"Back in 2003, when the scar was still fresh, everyone suggested plastic surgery," she told Bored Panda. "But as time passed, I got really comfortable with that scar. It had stopped bothering me per se."
"Then fast-forward to 2018, when I lost my first fur baby. That [also scarred me]. I made an illustration as an ode to his passing for an Inktober prompt called 'Tranquil.' But this year, when I was about to turn 30, I decided to finally ink something that was meaningful to me, on me — I had been meaning to get a tattoo for the longest time."
#11
Very Interesting Custom Project Around A Scar. I Guess I Could Call It “Scar Upcycling”
#12
My Nephew Finally Had His Burning Scars Covered With A Tattoo. I Am So Proud Of My Boy! Made Me Smile And Also Made Me Cry Of Happiness
#13
This Is Genius
#14
This Is A 40-Year-Old Scar And We Covered It With Some Cherry Blossoms And Butterflies
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
This must bring so much peace and relief. None of these scars are terrible, but when it's your body you may not want to be constantly reminded of the event.
Luna 4 years ago
The reminder is still there, it'll always be, just looks different now. ❤️ Tattoos can truly be works of art.
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Jude Ponting 4 years ago
Beautiful! I have a massive scar down my front from having a transplant, and although I embrace it for the reason I'm still alive I do feel self conscious and reluctant to wear things that I would before, it's also the 300 questions you get asked when people see it. Some of these pictures have given me inspiration
Spikey Bunny 4 years ago
I have one from a spinal fusion surgery (yes they went through the front and the back too) and I'd love to change it someday
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Dill 4 years ago
Do you think you would like something like this? Scars are part of life but this makes them beautiful.
Load More Replies... Sarah 4 years ago
Say what?? This is a scar from an exploratory laparotomy. I have one just like it. It never occurred to me to turn it into something beautiful like this. I have disliked tattoos my entire life, but now...I am seriously rethinking my viewpoint.
Christina Gude 4 years ago
Me, too...I had a exp lap, also, and it was life saving as I had a twisted colon. I've thought of a roadmap!!! "You are here!"
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Christine Temple 4 years ago
I have the same type of scar. 40 years ago, this is the scar you got for a gallbladder operation. Even the drainage tube scar on the side.
The designer said she had an epiphany. "It hit me in the middle of the night. I had to cover my scar with a beautiful memory. I reached out to a very dear and supremely talented friend Arnab that very moment."
"He also happens to be [an awesome] tattoo and graffiti artist and he was super stoked to hear this idea."
#15
Got To Do This Rad Wine Glass To Work With A Birthmark Today
Leslie Burleson 4 years ago
That's funny . I went to school with a kid with a bug strawberry birthmark. When we were younger he told people he spilled his juice box on his face. When we reached high school , he said it was from a shark attack or a knife fight . He was hilarious
#16
Turning Scar To Fishbone
John C 4 years ago
i'd guess that was a "field stitch" (or the wound got ripped open) - normally you wouldn't have that kind of scarring if a medical professional did the work
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#17
The Process Of Closing The Scars
Pan Narrans 4 years ago
Some here may know I have the same scars from a scoliosis operation. Some entries above this one was a needle and thread tattoo around a scar. I was thinking that would be a nice tattoo for this kind of scar. But as shows creativity has no bounds.
Missi Boness 4 years ago
Severe scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, arthritis sufferer here. Sending gentle hugs your way.
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Caroline Seguin 3 years ago
This is beautiful. Very powerful drawing, well done! And the scar has disappeared
Robyn Mary 3 years ago
👋🏼 fellow scoliosis peeps! 52° S curve - had a full spinal fusion when I was in high school, over 20 years ago. Did you guys where a brace first! I wore one from 5th grade to freshman year
#18
Finally Done Something With My Scar
"I had a couple of needle pokes on me as experiments but this was my first machine tattoo," Deepali explained. "The process was pretty seamless, as it was a friend who was going to ink on me. I bestowed the utmost trust upon him, as he's an animal lover too, and he just reciprocated the same."
"Arnab took inspiration from my illustration and made it his own. We built upon ideas as it went, a Van Gogh-like moon in green and blue inks and a little bit of scar to show through the moon's crater-like texture. It was meant to honor both the memory of the scar and my cat."
#19
This Was Fun
April Stephens 4 years ago
Beautifully done! I'm a little squeamish but I love that they went for it!
#20
C-Section Tattoo Cover-Up
Cúc chose to tattoo chrysanthemum because it's her favorite color and also her name in Vietnamese.
Anna roberts 4 years ago
Thank you, I was trying to figure out where the stretch marks went to
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Cassandra Wilson 3 years ago
That's the one scar that I wouldn't cover. It's the most beautiful mark on my body.
Lisa Tetlow 4 years ago
This is very beautiful, but personally, I love my c-section scar just the way it is. :)
Lynne Harbison 4 years ago
Hope you don't have another Caesar... Poor surgeon trying to match up the design.
#21
Scar Cover-Up
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 4 years ago
It definitely is interesting, I would love to hear the story behind it.
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the slightly distorted skin underneath looks like a lace effect, just lovely
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 4 years ago
Depending on the person’s pain tolerance, they may not hurt “really bad” but in general, scar tissue does hurt more to tattoo over than unscarred tissue.
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Rich McCormick 4 years ago
The scar was kinda pretty. As an artist I see that they could have used the swirls and whirls to make a really pretty colorful abstract!
#22
Hooked
Tee Witt 4 years ago
I agree, think someone may try and pull it, it is so realistic
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Karla Nelsen 4 years ago
Thought it truly had a hook through his arm! Mind BLOWN! Fabulous work tattoo artist!
Deepali said she had been warned that it might hurt but everything was finished in a single 3-hour session. "I can rather proudly say that I sat like a rock, more so because it meant so much to me and also the scar area was mostly dead skin."
"It was so overwhelming to see this tattoo get so much love, those who'd met my cat, Billu, had been touched by him in some sort of way (scratches included), and it almost felt like he's getting all that love via the tattoo."
#23
My Dog Running Across My Scar
#24
Simple Rainbow Concept
#25
Scars Are Tattoos With Better Stories
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
🙉Sweet, I'm guessing that this is Deepali Masand's tattoo discussed in this post's accompanying dialog😻
Akshay Bajpai 4 years ago
great tattoo but the only thing i am loving about it is that it's coming out of an original artwork.
#26
Update On My Tattoo That Covers A Bad Nip, An Old Tattoo, And Some Top Surgery Scars
Eglė Bukauskaitė 3 years ago
Tattoo is really amazing! Mind asking why Your armpit is green? Pain has transfered?
Deepali thinks tattoos are life-altering. "In a weird way, you feel like a different person; more aligned and aware. You also realize that pain is just something in your mind ... we can endure much more than we imagine!" And it's definitely visible in the photos.
It's we who define and give meaning to our scars. Not the other way around.
#27
After 6 Years, Many Laser Scar Removal Treatments, Scar Strips And So, I Decided To Get A Tattoo Over My Scars And Loving The Result
Sue Clifford 3 years ago
On meeting you I would immediately try feeding that little guy nuts. Wonderful piece of art.
#28
We Continued A Project That I Really Enjoyed And Was Excited To Do. A Sleeve Of Snowflakes Between Birthmarks That Have Become Clouds
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
Well, it IS a "messy" birthmark & they have to work with what they have.
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#29
So My Sister Has Wanted Her Birth Mark Covered For A While Now And So She Wanted This
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 4 years ago
Gorgeous tattoo but can someone interpret where this is on the body? It looks like clothing is being moved to show it but I can’t tell what muscles/bones we’re looking at
Faith Nicole 4 years ago
Birthmark added just the right amount of color to such a pretty tattoo Beautiful design
#30
Paw Print Tattoo Around A Birthmark
Em the Bored Lord 4 years ago
My dog has toenails like this, but the opposite. All his toenails are the regular colour, but one is black.
-alex_the_trans_demon- 4 years ago
All of my cats (except for one) have mismatched toe beans and paw pads, either black with white spots or white with black spots.
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#31
One Way To Work Around A Scar
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
I think this is the best of the 🐟 🐠 🐡 tats!!! ("It's Alive, It's Alive".)
littlesaresare 4 years ago
That is a rather unusual scar. What would cause one that looks like that?
Mommitude Attitude 4 years ago
It looks like fish skin to me. Believe it or not, fish skin is sometimes used in Brazil for burn victims. The skin does not have to be replaced like gauze would and also helps fight infection.
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#32
Birth Mark Tattoo
Marguerite Barnett 4 years ago
Love this but as a surgeon have nightmares of melanoma (skin cancer) developing in the mole and not being able to see it!
#33
Scar Cover-Up Tattoo
#34
Little Scar Cover From 2013
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
Maybe Christ or Crystal on the right ribbon bottom?
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Scar Cover-Up. Really Pleased With This Delicate Piece
#36
Birthmark Transformed Into A Cherry
#37
Scar Butterfly
#38
Scar Cover-Up
Juniper (petal/petals) 4 years ago
I am sorry you went through that, I'm currently struggling with SH and seeing it all covered up is kinda inspirational to me
a.r. lee 4 years ago
Keep fighting for yourself. You are totally worth it.
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Amina Hays 4 years ago
I have a friend who's a tattoo artist, we've been friends for 20 years (we're 38 now). Last year I FINALLY covered up my self harm scars with a Facehugger tattoo and he did it for free. He's the best. I hope you're better now. I really don't want to sound patronising but If you're not, it does get better. Trust me.
Missi Boness 4 years ago
Hugs to you for your past and hugs for your new beginning. Remember you've made it so far.
Tamra Stiffler 4 years ago
I read all the posts here and didn't know if I felt sad, because so many people have gone through this, or comforted because they showed up with support. Both, I guess. I have similar scars, and I'd just like to say that you are beautiful and worthwhile whether the scars show or not.
Samantha Niedziela 3 years ago
I want something like this for my thigh scars. I'm clean 2 months today :)
Kody Franks (She/her) 3 years ago (edited)
Congrats! Keep going! It's hard... I'm a few months clean and it's hard! But push through. Edit: Like 1 day clean now lmaooooo. Relapse is awesome isn't it?
Load More Replies... rwdkj82fmr 1 year ago
Im really sorry you went through all this. Im going through it rn. Hoping i will heal one day
Vince 2 years ago
For what? It's healed. Calling someone's scars that are fully healed up triggering is super insensitive. You don't think the person feels s****y enough that they wanted a cover up? Think before you speak
Load More Replies... Christine Temple 4 years ago
I never realized how prevalent cutting is. Self harm in order to feel better.
Josey Griffin 4 years ago
It must have been a dark time, hoping it’s all behind you now. Things are not how we all imagine them to be. Keep well.
#39
First Session Of A Scar Cover-Up Completed, Still Need To Add Cherry Blossoms And Background
over it already 4 years ago
That is a lovely koi swimming upstream - great symbolism.
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#40
Something A Bit Different. Outlined A Good Friend's Of Mine Birthmark
SentimentAndBadJokes 4 years ago
I like the idea behind this one. Emphasizing and embracing something of ours, rather than covering it up (although I totally understand those who do cover theirs)
Susan Widomski 3 years ago
Would like to hear what the subject thinks or thought about this design.
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Heather March 4 years ago
I've always thought that this would be great for my daughter. Her birthmark looks like a world map on her back. Unique just like her!🌍
#41
Turning Lemons Into Wine
#42
Tattoo Scar Cover-Up 3 Years Post-Op
Sandy Kavanaugh 4 years ago
They truly are! And perfect camouflage artists themselves!
Load More Replies... Charlotte Leaver 4 years ago
I like how it does not focus on the scars placements and you would not guess that scars are even involved.
#43
Within 1 Hour A Birthmark Turns Into A Moustache. Oh My God, We Had So Much Fun
Charlotte Leaver 4 years ago (edited)
Love the humor in this one also, just seeing the tattoo makes me like him.
#44
I Had The Opportunity To Work On And Especially With This Pretty Scar Which Served As A Bench For Monsieur Le Baron
Marta Zientalak 4 years ago
He is from the movie "The cat returns" by studio Ghibli :)
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#45
No Scars Are Impossible, They Just Need The Right Solution
Cheri Aline Sydney 4 years ago
It's worrisome how these scars got there to begin with.... and, the tattoo is doing nothing to put my mind at ease~
My Name Is Mars 4 years ago
I have a large Saint Michael tattoo that covers my inner forearm as part of my left arm shoulder-to-wrist sleeve. I used to engage in seif harm in a regular basis. The major depressive disorder that caused me to self harm led to a serious suicide attempt. My artist took an ugly, scarred arm that was a constant reminder of the darkest period in my life and turned it into a thing of beauty. I can now look at myself and see someone who's healing inside and out instead of seeing the broken, hurting person I was seven years ago. The scars are no longer visible, only the art that reminds me that it does get better.
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Tara B. 4 years ago
Aside from going all “ooh” and “ahh” at the pretty tattoos (and they ARE truly spectacular), I hope this brings to light how very real and very dangerous self-harm is. Don’t ever, ever shame someone for it, just try to get them the help they need before they do something that can’t be covered with ink.
Sandy Kavanaugh 4 years ago
So much easier to move on, once the hurt has escaped. New look, new life.
Demongrrrrl 4 years ago
I worry that as time passes the details will fade and they will be left with a big blob of black ink. Not saying that it will happen, only that I hope it doesn't.
Missi Boness 4 years ago
Hugs. I'm so sorry you experienced so much life pain that the relief was self-harm. Your tattoo is wicked!
#46
Scar Tattoo Cover-Up
#47
This Is An Incredible Cover-Up
-alex_the_trans_demon- 4 years ago (edited)
Definitely. I can't get top surgery though, I'm closeted and Florida banned trans healthcare.
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Demongrrrrl 4 years ago
I have a friend who had that surgery, now he has two large scars. I wonder if he's considered tattoos.
#48
Thanks To My Client For Coming In To Get This Floral Scar Distraction Piece
We went with something a little simplistic and instead of trying to hide the scars just tried to incorporate them into the design. The take away is that the blood we have spilled in sadness can water a beautiful garden of joy if you only allow room for growth. Let’s be thankful for this day of life.
Josey Griffin 4 years ago
Love the ingenuity of the cover ups of these scars. Tattooists really are artists, doing works of art. Smart ideas. Makes me wish I had a scar to cover up.
#49
Scar's Cover
#50
Without A Doubt The Most Fun I've Ever Done
Susan Widomski 3 years ago
Really appreciate this style. I have bunches of puppy teeth marks on my hands and arms. You 've given me something to think about.
#51
Highlighted Her Birthmark Rather Than Covering Entirely. It’s So Meaningful To Me When Clients Tell Me That My Works Give Them Confidence Boosts. Love You All
#52
Birthmark Into This Bold Sunflower Tattoo
#53
What Do You Do With An Awkward Scar? Add Patrick Tattoo
#54
Camouflage With A Deep Scar Tissue Loss
#55
Scar Tattoo Cover-Up
#56
Friends Tattoo Covering Self-Harm Scar. 15 Months Sober Stronger Now. They Were There For Me. I Commit To Be There For My Friends
#57
Watercolour Scar Cover-Up
Yuki Li 4 years ago
My heart swells with joy seeing many cutters covering up their scars. It must be such a transformative experience. Well done everyone! It is not an easy feat. So much love!
Evil Little Thing 4 years ago
When I met her my girlfriend always wore long sleeves to hide her scars from 25 years ago. I got her into T-shirts because every part of her is beautiful.
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So much pain behind a lot of these tattoos and so much courage coming from them..x
#58
This Is What I Call An Amazing Idea. Done On The Base Of A Natural Body Mark
#59
Scar Cover-Up
#60
Got Tattooed Around Some Fresh Scarring From A Suicide Attempt. It's The Burning Bush From Moses' Story In Exodus. It Represents That, Going Forward, I Will Not Be Consumed
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
They got message of that story exactly right. I hope it gives them strength.
#61
On A Large Surgical Scar On The Arm I Tattooed A Rose Dreamcatcher
#62
Got This Tattoo To Cover-Up Self-Harm Scars. I Started Self-Harming When I Was In 6th Grade All The Way Up Until My Sophomore In College. So Far I’ve Been 4 Years Self-Harm Free
My Name Is Mars 4 years ago
I'm six years self harm free with a beautiful full sleeve that reminds me of how far I've come in those years. I love seeing others transform their painful pasts into something beautiful. No pain lasts forever and it's possible to move forward with peace in your heart.
#63
Think Twice
Tapio Magnussen 4 years ago
Elbow surgery: most probably a two wheels accident... and usually linked with speed, bad luck and/ or bad decissions. In this case, choose your poison.
Julia Jules Whitelegg 4 years ago
Think once, think twice, think bike. This was an advertising campaign for motorists to be more aware of motorbikes before pulling out of a junction, etc..
#64
Welding This Long Scar
#65
Knife As A Scar Cover-Up
Cheri Aline Sydney 4 years ago
I'm relatively sure that knowing the story behind the scar would add even more meaning to the tattoo....
Jo Johannsen 4 years ago
My youngest brother was once stabbed in the stomach. He was eventually fine. He got a column of blood droplets tattooed from one end of the scar.
#66
So, Aurelie Came To Me To A Flower Tattoo On Her Wrist Before. Today She Came With A Particular Project About Her Scar
It's something that she never really accepted, even if she got her scar when she was a little little kid. Some stuff goes with time, other don't. So we talked about what she wanted to do with it, and she told me about a quote from a French song from Saez, with a word play about sewing silk (soie) and ourself (soi). It made me think of a similar wordplay that I love in a beautiful song from Dooz Kawa, and finally, the project draw itself to end as what you can see! I was very touched to be the one to work on this project. I love scar project tattooing, and I knew it was really hard for her to let someone work on it, but she's definitely a very strong women and she was awesome!
#67
Covering The Scar After Unsuccessful Tattoo Removal. One Big Session
CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago
Tattoos like this are often done in sections, sometimes taking up to a year to complete. This one might have been done in 2 or 3 sessions.
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#68
Tattoo, That Turn Birthmark Into Piece Of Art
#69
Stacie Was So Happy To Get To Do These Tattoos For This Client
Florida, but without the beach 4 years ago
They are very well done, apart from the shape they look so real
#70
There Are Times When A Tattoo Can Serve A Useful Function. For Example, Covering Scars. This Is Especially True For Those With Large Scars That Create Aesthetic Discomfort For The Wearer
#71
Delicate Work On The Scar, Very Happy With The Result, Thanks To Sandra For Trusting Me With This
#72
What To Do With A Mean-Looking Shoulder Scar? Zip It Up, Zip It Up
#73
Scar Cover-Up
#74
Love Your Scars, They Are The Map Of Your Life, The Path Traveled And The Certainty That You Are Stronger Than You Thought
I<3BanjosephTheDog 4 years ago
I really wish these told the story of how these scars came to be..I'm so curious, it's driving me crazy!
#75
Should I Regret Or Ask Myself Are You Dead Yet?
#76
There Are Two Marks On Our Skin That Are Forever: Scars And Tattoos
#78
Got A Cover-Up Tattoo For The Scars On My Right Arm, I'm So Happy With The Result
#80
Got Tired Of Seeing My Ugly Scar, So I Covered It Up
Gerard Neaux 4 years ago
Wow man love the symbolism! The mind pushes you to do bad things and consciousness or the heart holds you back.
#81
Lil Smiley Tattoo I've Made Out Of Birthmarks 2 Days Ago
#82
Scar Coverage. This Work Is Part Of My Project: "Covering Scars"
#84
My New Scar Coverup
#85
Fish And Scars For Fisherman
#86
Salmon Anatomy
memyselfandI 4 years ago
I keep seeing this scar shape, is it from stitches? What would cause the lines on either side?
Nicole Tomme 4 years ago (edited)
Yes the perpendicular lines are from the stitches and the thick line from the actual injury being sutured. The stitches have to be quite tight which I think makes this effect. I have family members with similar scars but on a smaller scale (get it? Fish scale? ..... I'll go now...)
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#87
Just Got This Tattoo Over Some Scars, Thought Y'all Might Appreciate It
#88
Finished Up This Piece For Logan The Other Day! Thanks For Your Trust
Working with scarring is a specialty of mine - surgery, self-harm and accidents. I'm a strong believer in the transformative power of tattooing and this is just one of the many ways I can put it into action. It is a slow process and varies greatly person to person as minimizing skin damage and managing client's pain is always key.
#89
Just Got A Lightsaber Tattoo To Add To An Old Scar
#90
Scar Tattoo
#91
Here's My New Trans Tattoo To Go With My Top Surgery Scars. I Am In Love
Julia Jules Whitelegg 4 years ago
I am so happy for you changing your body to fit your self..x
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Flowers Covering Scars
#93
Coverage Of Scars That Happened On Luciene, Thank You For Your Trust
#94
Fish Tattoo Blending In With The Scar
#96
Zip It Up
#97
Tiny Reminder To Smile Today And Enjoy Life. Love It When People Come With Ideas That Match So Well With Their Unique Bodies And Birthmarks
#98
I Engraved A Lizard With A Very Long Tongue To A Customer Who Wants To Become A Grandfather With A Funny Wound In The Future
I hope the lizard becomes a lucky charm.
Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
Would never have guessed "long tongue lizard" without the description
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Demi Zwaan 4 years ago
Piece of advice... before getting a scar or birthmark tattooed, discuss it with your doctor. Tattooing over those makes it hard to check for irregularities and skin cancer that can occur.
AnnaBanana 4 years ago
Yes, I was wondering about tattooing over freckles, moles or birthmarks. Excellent point you've made!
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Marta Zientalak 4 years ago
That was one of the most touching posts at Boredpanda. I love the idea that something so small like few ink lines, can cover up and take pain away from mistakes or painfull moments in human life. And now completely different story about a birthmark, showing my family's craziness and stupid humor;) i have a birthmark between my bottom cheeks, which looks like a smeared poo and i was also conscious about it going for massage or other treatments where it was visible, and wanted to cover it up. I told it to my dad, and he got brilliant and very subtle idea about how to do it... So his idea was to add big arrow and write "This is not a poo"🤣
Anna Te 4 years ago
I feel so sad looking at those. They are great and I am happy the people are happy, still sad for some reason 😌
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
You're probably very empathetic like me and "feel" what they must have gone through 1)getting scarred 2)recovering 3) people's questions 4)pain of tattooing. Hopefully all are happier now, with the "upgrades".
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Got Myself 4 Dwarves 4 years ago
I'm going in two weeks to continue my tattoo on my arm to cover some self harm scars, will still have the other arm to do but i can't wait - I'm not ashamed of my scars but at same time I don't want to discuss them with strangers who think it's ok to ask about them - need a lottery win so I can get them all covered at once
Grace Galan 4 years ago
I have a birthmark on my thigh that looks like a baby chicken/heart :)
Zeriah Weasley 4 years ago
I love the tattoos and all but I have one question wouldn't it hurt to get a tattoo over a scar. I don't know much about tattoos :/
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
It explains all about it in the dialog that accompanied the post.
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Kids Krueger 3 years ago
I sorry about the scars! That's really sad, and I think a tattoo is a great way to let go of the past and embrace it.
Lollipop Girl 3 years ago
These are so amazing! Lately I've been talking with my mum about covering my self-harm scars with tattoos, but I think I want them to heal properly (with the emotional scars as well) before making any serious decision. Loved this post!
Lukas-not-Luca (he/him) 3 years ago
Love this! I especially loved seeing the ones about people making their top surgery scars works of art, when/if I get mine, I want to tattoo something meaningful not over, but under mine. Maybe add a trigger warning for some of the self-harm scars? That can be upsetting for some...
Demi Zwaan 4 years ago
Piece of advice... before getting a scar or birthmark tattooed, discuss it with your doctor. Tattooing over those makes it hard to check for irregularities and skin cancer that can occur.
AnnaBanana 4 years ago
Yes, I was wondering about tattooing over freckles, moles or birthmarks. Excellent point you've made!
Load More Replies... Marta Zientalak 4 years ago
That was one of the most touching posts at Boredpanda. I love the idea that something so small like few ink lines, can cover up and take pain away from mistakes or painfull moments in human life. And now completely different story about a birthmark, showing my family's craziness and stupid humor;) i have a birthmark between my bottom cheeks, which looks like a smeared poo and i was also conscious about it going for massage or other treatments where it was visible, and wanted to cover it up. I told it to my dad, and he got brilliant and very subtle idea about how to do it... So his idea was to add big arrow and write "This is not a poo"🤣
Anna Te 4 years ago
I feel so sad looking at those. They are great and I am happy the people are happy, still sad for some reason 😌
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
You're probably very empathetic like me and "feel" what they must have gone through 1)getting scarred 2)recovering 3) people's questions 4)pain of tattooing. Hopefully all are happier now, with the "upgrades".
Load More Replies... Got Myself 4 Dwarves 4 years ago
I'm going in two weeks to continue my tattoo on my arm to cover some self harm scars, will still have the other arm to do but i can't wait - I'm not ashamed of my scars but at same time I don't want to discuss them with strangers who think it's ok to ask about them - need a lottery win so I can get them all covered at once
Grace Galan 4 years ago
I have a birthmark on my thigh that looks like a baby chicken/heart :)
Zeriah Weasley 4 years ago
I love the tattoos and all but I have one question wouldn't it hurt to get a tattoo over a scar. I don't know much about tattoos :/
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
It explains all about it in the dialog that accompanied the post.
Load More Replies... Kids Krueger 3 years ago
I sorry about the scars! That's really sad, and I think a tattoo is a great way to let go of the past and embrace it.
Lollipop Girl 3 years ago
These are so amazing! Lately I've been talking with my mum about covering my self-harm scars with tattoos, but I think I want them to heal properly (with the emotional scars as well) before making any serious decision. Loved this post!
Lukas-not-Luca (he/him) 3 years ago
Love this! I especially loved seeing the ones about people making their top surgery scars works of art, when/if I get mine, I want to tattoo something meaningful not over, but under mine. Maybe add a trigger warning for some of the self-harm scars? That can be upsetting for some...
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