tattoo over scar

[smokebuds420]

whats good? im getting a tattoo over my scar in about six months. I was wondering if anyone else did this? I saw on Miami Ink, a women had a tattoo inked over her scar for scoliosis. It is amazing what certain ink artists can do.

[summer]

Cool
Ant or posterior scar?

[Alleycat]

hey I'm working with this guy about getting one over my hip scar but i love my back scar it looks totally awesome. No way am I hiding it. But my this tat will be on my lower back and will reach over and cover the hip scar. I have to warn you though, most ppl wouldnt touch it. I have to have my doctor notified with the date and time I'm getting mine done bc more than likely Im looking at getting it stitches from where the scar will rip, bc its really thin. I suggest going to your doctor and have the scar analyzed. I did and mine is really thin and never regained the same thickness as the rest of my skin. anyway. love ya later -Ali K

18 yrs old
surgery~ Aug 2001, and three major curves.
spinal fusion and metal rods
but thats the past
now~ Univ of Tenn freshman
future~ something prime time!
akitzrow@utk.edu (anyone email me with any questions you have!)

[Suzy]

We joked about what tattoo would work with my scar. My daughter thought a flower with the scar being a stem would work nicely. I would never cover it up I feel I earned it and can't wait to show it off with backless tops in the summer. It gives me a chance to talk about scoliosis to people who might have it or know someone who does. I talked to 2 people in the gym with loved ones scared to death of possible surgery. (They approached me when they noticed my scar.) I give out my # if they want to talk or I give them this site to gather info. Everyone thinks this surgery is so awful, I'm here to say I would do it all again!

[itsjustme]

I was told that a tattoo over scar tissue would hurt more. However, I always joke to my husband that I'm going to get a tattoo of a beanstalk over my scar so that the fairy I already have on my lower back (just below the scar, thank you Dr. Starr for not messing her up) can look like she's climbing up it. :lol: Just thought I'd share.