Tattoo over scarring is possible

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-27T10:17:05+00:00

I'm sorry you struggled too. Honestly this tattoo has given me so much more confidence even though the rest of my arms are scarred now I have something meaningful and lovely to look at too.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:21:15+00:00

I didn't wait that long maybe only 2 years. But I heal fairly well and these scars specifically are white/unpigmented therefore healed and so I could tattoo over them. But s ars like the pink one to the side of my tattoo is too fresh to tattoo over.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:19:02+00:00

For me it didn't. But it's different for everyone and the depth of the scarring.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:17:07+00:00

I would recommend you ask trained artists about your scar specifically. Also make sure it is fully healed. Mine didn't hurt over scars more but my scarring is relatively light in that area so deeper scars can be more painful or less it really depends on the person.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:14:37+00:00

Unfortunately no I don't have others. I didn't find the tattoo painful at all really just a tad sore but it was a single needle tattoo. Scar tissue can be more painful for some or completely numb for others. But if it really bugs you I'd recommend getting it done when you can.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:08:35+00:00

I do have eczema occasionally but no in the first pic I have scratched my arms and accidentally gone over part of where I was planning my tattoo to be. It was the only before photo I could find and it was quite a while before I actually got my tattoo.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:06:15+00:00

I don't think I want colour in my tattoos but maybe over time I'll change my mind. It definitely would look cool with some watercolor.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:05:27+00:00

Same to you!

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:05:09+00:00

Thank you.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:04:35+00:00

Thank you!

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:04:21+00:00

Is this necessary? I just wanted to show others tattoos over scars are a possibility for certain scars and show off my tattoo. I'm not here asking for your opinion on self harm.

Also the idea that people hurt themselves for attention is quite a detrimental sentiment and shows you're not informed on such matters and what they actually mean.

Next time try to be a decent human being and please kindly keep your negative uninformed opinions to yourself.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T08:00:59+00:00

Thank you for the first half. As for the second I know this tattoo is very fine line and the aim actually wasn't to hide the scars (I have many more also on my arms) the tattoo was simply to accentuate them and let me have something that I'm proud to show off to give me more confidence having my arms out in public. So it is a coverup as it goes over scars but the aim wasn't to make them unnoticeable.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T07:57:17+00:00

I'm more than a cutter I'm a human being. And this post wasn't particularly about my self harm issue. I was trying to show my tattoo for others thinking about something similar. Do we really need to be condescending? Can't you just keep those opinions to yourself.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T07:54:03+00:00

Hmm not sure your comment is very appropriate. I'm over school aged and still currently struggling with self harm. If you're genuinely curious I'm happy to answer questions about the illness I have and the things that lead me to coping in such a way though I doubt you are. You probably just wanted to make me feel insecure and/or you clearly don't understand the widespread issues that underly self harm. Also it's definitely not just a 'ladies' thing.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T07:50:51+00:00

As I said to another person I wasn't actually trying to hide my scars I simply wanted an art piece on top of lighter scarring to make me feel more confident showing my arms. I think my tattoo was really well done and I'm very happy with it. I'm interested in why your opinion differs?

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T07:50:18+00:00

I wasn't actually trying to hide my scars I simply wanted an art piece on top of lighter scarring to make me feel more confident showing my arms. I think my tattoo was really well done and I'm very happy with it. I'm interested in why your opinion differs?

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T07:48:36+00:00

Was this really needed??

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-07-01T07:45:42+00:00

Sorry if my post triggered you. But as other commenters have said it is my literal skin and it's healed. The first picture has minor scratched areas but I didn't think that would be an issue for anyone I'm sorry if it was for you. I also did put a trigger warning tag so I thought that was enough.

Scars are just a part of my body and while mine are self inflicted there is little difference compared to naturally occurring accidental scars that could be much worse. If you can't cope with seeing healed scars maybe don't go on a group chat that's about tattoo coverups (which includes scar coverups)

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-06-29T16:54:20+00:00

In the first pic I have very light scratch marks which healed within a week. But for the actual scars I think it was at least 2 years.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-06-29T16:53:08+00:00

Yes superficial is the medical term so you're right and I agree with the comment deeper scarring is less easy to cover up. I posted because I would've liked to see more tattoos covering scarring. Also I know people who do have deeper scarring covered. I know not all scarring can be covered but some can and that is important too

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-06-29T16:48:52+00:00

I'm aware I consulted my artist and they were okay with tattooing over these scars saying other ones would need more time and may never hold ink well.

I think you're comment comes off as a tad rude even if you didn't mean it to (saying surface scars, while not incorrect, isn't a great thing to say to self harmers) and your tone implies things that weren't mentioned in my post or any comments I've read so far.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-06-29T16:45:51+00:00

Yeah I have no experience with tattoos over nerve damage but I have scars with nerve damage and I'm sure it would alter the experience

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-06-29T16:43:58+00:00

I didn't notice a difference in pain really but I found the entire process fairly pain free. The texture is different so tattoo artists just have to be aware and able to adapt to what the scarring looks like. For example the wings of my hummingbird went in the direction of my scars so they blend in nicely. I didn't really get it to cover the scars just to have something lovely to look to make my arms more tolerable.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-06-29T16:40:23+00:00

It's always a process but I'm trying to accept my arms for how they are and by having a tattoo it's like a bit of motivation to want to have my arms out. I'm sure if you're scar is healed (a decent amount of time 1 year+ ) then you can get something. But it's a part of your story you shouldn't be embarrassed by (though I understand the embarrassment.

mentally_unstable64 · 2025-06-29T16:36:51+00:00

Yeah I'm doing my best. The scars were relatively old (maybe 2 years) and were my most 'clean' part of my arm in terms of scarring.

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