How do tattoo artists feel about covering up self-harm?
They don't. Some scars affect the tattoo but I'm proud of my http://scars.it was nice the tattooist asked
Do tattoo artists judge you is you have self harm scars?
No, you want to get it covered, which means you don't use it to get attention like some kids. As a tattoo artist, I can tell you, all the tattoo artist I know and work with won't judge. We see way worse than a once off self-mutilation. I work with four other tattoo artist, and at 18 tattoos, I have the least ink of every one. My point is, we're all a little masochistic. If you enjoy over 20 hours of pain to get inked, you can't judge.
How do I (16-year-old) get a tattoo to cover up self-harm scars without my parents seeing them?
First off, any good artist will not tattoo an under aged person, breaking the law and opening up a massive lawsuit for themselves.Second, any good artist will know that scar tissue is MUCH different than skin. Are you selfharm scars at least 4 years old, or older? The ink is not very likely to stay in the scar tissue, making your scars much more visible.So the answer is, you don’t. Get help, stay clean, and when youre of age, given your skin is healed enough, or that your keloid scars are old enough, or that they’ve faded, get your tattoo then. You’re more than welcome to speak with an artist, but keep those facts in mind. You want good art that will stay, not shitty art that will make your skin look shitty.
Do tattoo artist hate tattooing over self harm scars?
Tattoo artists are all very different from one another. We each will hate doing one thing or another, so I’m sure some don’t like covering scars of any type. Some lack the skills to be able to properly cover scars. All of that is okay.That being said, no, we don’t hate covering self harm scars. I, personally, am always really happy to help someone move on with their life. Wearing scars in highly visible places like firearms and wrists can hold people back moreso than tattoos a lot of the time. No one wants to get the negative attention self harm scars can bring. The questions. The elephant in the room. Having a beautiful tattoo there can also discourage the action in the future, if need be.I will definitely be honest and candid with them during the consultation if the scarring is severe and I can tell some areas will probably need to be touched up, but it’s not a big deal to me. I know what I’m signing up for. I offer a free touch up within a year of getting the tattoo and encourage them to check in during that time so we can see if they’ll need it.People get tattoos for a myriad of reasons. The reasons are all fascinating to me and I love hearing some of the stories. I love being a part of that experience with my clients. To help the transition for someone who is ready to let go of that type of pain is quite special. There are many tattoo artists who definitely feel the same way I do and love helping someone become more confident and comfortable in their own skin.
Do tattoos over self harm scars look distorted?
Depends on the design, and the scar it is covering. I don't do them super often, but usually at least a few times a year I do a cover up over scar tissue. Self inflicted, surgery, accidents, burns, badly done tattoos that were scarred by amateurs, etc. One of the first things to consider is finding an artist who is familiar with covering scars. One who is not may end up causing more scar tissue while trying to cover it. Once you find an artist that you are comfortable with comes the next important considerations. Design choice and flow. Definitely think on some ideas so you end up with art you'll love for life, but be a little flexible if needed. Any tattoo needs to flow well with the body, but coverups (scars or covering old ink) have the additional need to flow with what is underneath. If it doesn't then yes; it probably will look distorted. I'd lean towards tattoos with a lot of depth, and texture. Abstract styles like biomech, Japanese traditional, and floral all work really well. With scars in particular be prepared that it may take more than one session to cover it. Better to go too light and have to do a second pass than go too hard on it, and make the scar tissue worse. A final consideration is that in some cases (such as bad keloid scars) it is unavoidable to have a little distortion. A raised scar is still going to be raised underneath the ink. That's where the right design can really help. use the scar to help give the tattoo a more 3D effect. Guess this has been a bit of a long answer to a simple question, but I try to be thorough. Hope this helps, and good luck.
Can tattoo artist cover up my stick'n'poke tattoo and scars?
I got a stick'n'poke tattoo on my back/shoulder 6 months ago. A day after I got it, I scrub as much ink out of it as I could because I regretted it. It looks like a small, shapeless blackish scar now and it's ugly. Could it be easily covered up? I know sometimes the ink wouldn't hold. Also I have self harm scars on my thigh that I've had for about 4 months that I hate. Do you think they could cover up these scars as well?
When can you get a tattoo over self-harm scars? Its still reddish and about 4 weeks old, but the scar is flat and it's not deep. The only reason I'm eager to get it covered is because it's not just cuts, but it's a word that I cut.
I'm sorry to say that 4 weeks is definitely far too soon to tattoo over a scar, it still has a long way to go in terms of healing. The general guideline for getting a tattoo on top of a scar is to wait at least 2 years, potentially longer if the scar tissue is very thick and the wound was very deep.I can understand your speed to try and get the scars covered up, especially if they are a word. I have the word “bitch” carved into my chest and can't wait until the scars are healed enough to cover with a tattoo. I'm thinking of getting a cherry blossom tree down my side, with branches reaching across my thighs, stomach, chest and arms to cover all the scars.Please don't rush into things and get a tattoo on top of a still-healing scar. I know it's tempting but you'll only cause more damage in the long run.And please consider counselling or therapy to help stop self harming. You clearly dislike your scars, so please try not to create any more. If you like tattoos and art, try drawing on yourself to distract yourself from cutting. There's this thing called the “butterfly project” where you draw a butterfly in the place you want to hurt yourself and name it after someone who cares about you and wouldn't want you to cut. You can't cut on top of the butterfly or else it, and any other butterflies, will die and you can't wash the butterfly off. It has to fade naturally.I have a stick and poke butterfly tattoo, with the semi colon symbol for depression as the butterfly's body, over the top of my first ever self harm scar from when I was 9. I find it therapeutic to look at my arm now and see something that brings me joy instead of reminding me of pain.Make the most of this time where you have to wait until you can have your tattoo to plan out something that is really meaningful and significant to you, something that will help with your healing process and help you to love your body and yourself again.Good luck xxx