Because stretch marks tend to be visible in the majority of cases, they can surely cause aesthetic issues and distress to the people who have them. Many women have stated not being able to wear more revealing clothes or swimsuits because of their stretch marks.<\/p>\n
Why Do Stretch Marks Appear?<\/h3>\n
Stretch marks can appear in both teenagers and adults.<\/p>\n
In teenagers, stretch marks appear as a result of rapid growth. Because of the growth, the skin is pulled and becomes overstretched. As a result, the normal collagen production in the skin is completely disrupted, which shows in the form of stretch marks. Stretch marks in teenagers generally occur during puberty when the growth spurts are most common and most likely to happen.<\/p>\n
However, in adults, stretch marks appear due to several reasons;<\/p>\n
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- Rapid weight gain or weight loss<\/li>\n
- Pregnancy<\/li>\n
- Weight training<\/li>\n
- Rapid muscle growth<\/li>\n
- In the case of\u00a0Cushing’s disease<\/a>\u00a0or Marfan syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When stretch marks first start appearing, they’re generally red, or reddish-brown. In some cases, they’re also purple or pink. The color of the stretch marks generally depends on one’s skin tone and the amount of stretching that the skin is undergoing.<\/p>\n
Also, at first, stretch marks tend to appear as raise skin and can be slightly itchy and uncomfortable. However, over time, the color fades and the raised skin sinks beneath the skin, slightly lighter in color than your skin tone. That is why stretch marks are often compared to scars.<\/p>\n
Also Read:\u00a0Should You Lose Weight Before Getting a Tattoo?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Stretch Marks and Tattoos<\/h2>\n
Can You Get A Tattoo Over Stretch Marks?<\/h3>\n
Technically, yes, you can get a tattoo over your stretch marks, just like it is possible to get a tattoo over healed scars. However, not all stretch marks are the same, and there are a lot of factors that affect the final decision to get a tattoo over stretch marks. It is important to evaluate the stretch marks, their location, and whether a tattooist can execute the tattoo over such skin condition.<\/p>\n
For example, if you want to conceal the stretch marks, the tattooist needs to develop a proper method of achieving such an effect. They also need to come up with a proper tattoo design and ensure the stretch marks ‘disappear’ without skin damage.<\/p>\n
So, overall, one should be able to get a tattoo over their stretch marks, but some factors need to be considered before such an attempt.<\/p>\n
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Saved Tattoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n What Do I Need To Consider Before Getting Tattooed?<\/h3>\n
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- The stretch marks’ condition<\/strong> \u2013 if the stretch marks have freshly appeared, or are raised, the possibility of getting a tattoo would be minimal. It would be extremely hard for the tattoo artist to tattoo over such skin, and it would be also very painful for you to sit through such a tattooing session.<\/li>\n
- The color of the stretch marks<\/strong> \u2013 if the\u00a0stretch marks are red or purple<\/a>, it would be hard to conceal them with a tattoo. Such color of stretch marks also indicated that they’ve freshly appeared, so they’ll also be painful to tattoo, as mentioned before.<\/li>\n
- The width and length of the stretch marks<\/strong> \u2013 if the stretch marks are wider, it is harder to conceal them with a tattoo. The reason for this lies in the inability of the tattoo ink to fully cover or conceal wide stretch marks. In such cases, it is better to work around stretch mars rather than to cover them. Also, if the stretch marks are bigger or of a particular shape, it might require more work and design planning to cover them with a tattoo.<\/li>\n
- Potential, future body changes<\/strong> \u2013 if you’re planning to gain muscle or start a pregnancy, it might be better to put off the stretch marks tattooing. That is because the current stretch marks will change as your body changes, especially in the stomach, thigh, and buttock areas. It might also be better to lose weight before tattooing the stretch marks. During weight loss, your stretch marks might shrink, so it will be easier to work on them and cover them with a tattoo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Credit: @marisol_tattoos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n So, Who Should (or Shouldn’t) Cover Their Stretch Marks With a Tattoo?<\/h3>\n
As we mentioned, it is possible to get your stretch marks tattoos, but only if they’re fully healed, non-raised, non-colored, and relatively narrow and small.<\/p>\n
So, who should get their stretch marks tattooed?<\/p>\n
We surely recommend people with stretch marks on their stomach, thighs, and buttocks to get a stretch marks tattoo in case the stretch marks are fully healed and the color of the skin. Also, if they don’t plan on any drastic body changes, there is no reason not to get such a concealing tattoo.<\/p>\n
However, if such people have fresh stretch marks, which are red or purple, or raised, they should not get such a tattoo<\/strong>, at least unless the marks have fully healed.<\/p>\n
If someone plans on gaining or losing weight or starting a pregnancy, then it would be best to postpone the tattooing of the stretch marks. During weight gain or loss, the stretchmarks change; they can become wider, narrower, bigger, or smaller. In such a case, a tattoo would be completely disrupted due to stretch marks change.<\/p>\n
So, what you need to do before deciding to get a stretch marks-covering tattoo is the following;<\/p>\n
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- Identify whether your stretch marks have freshly appeared or if they’re fully healed<\/li>\n
- Identify whether the skin is raised or sunken (just run over the marks with your fingers, and you’ll notice if the skin is raised or lower than the skin surface)<\/li>\n
- Identify the color of the stretch marks<\/li>\n
- Identify the size and the width of the stretch marks<\/li>\n
- Identify the cause of their appearance (whether the cause is pregnancy, weight change, surgery, or other body changes)<\/li>\n
- Identify if you’re planning on weight or muscle gain\/loss in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Once you’ve identified all the factors, consult with a physician and a tattoo artist regarding the possibility of covering the stretch marks with a tattoo. This is the best way to get what you want without causing any possible health issues.<\/p>\n
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Credit: @everafterenchantress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Note<\/strong>: The woman in this picture was trying to cover her stretch marks with skin-colored ink at a tattoo shop. Unfortunately, the tattoo concealing session didn’t go well, and the stretch marks turned red because of the tattoo pigment. Now she has to undergo painful laser tattoo removal<\/a> sessions to return to her regular stretch mark condition.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Can Every Tattooist Do Stretch Mark-Covering Tattoos?<\/h3>\n
Unfortunately, not every artist can take on the challenge of doing scar- or stretch mark-covering tattoos. Naturally, everybody wants their tattoo artist to do a good job and not cause them skin or health issues. So, for that reason, there are some things to consider before choosing a tattoo artist for this journey;<\/p>\n
- The color of the stretch marks<\/strong> \u2013 if the\u00a0stretch marks are red or purple<\/a>, it would be hard to conceal them with a tattoo. Such color of stretch marks also indicated that they’ve freshly appeared, so they’ll also be painful to tattoo, as mentioned before.<\/li>\n
- The stretch marks’ condition<\/strong> \u2013 if the stretch marks have freshly appeared, or are raised, the possibility of getting a tattoo would be minimal. It would be extremely hard for the tattoo artist to tattoo over such skin, and it would be also very painful for you to sit through such a tattooing session.<\/li>\n