does anyone know if it is possible to cover up scar tissue with a tattoo? I am talking about a 3rd degree burn in a particular shape that needs to be hidden or at least disguised. Hopefully there is someone on here who does tattoo's or knows how the ink works. Thanks.

actually yes it is possible and it works quite nicely as long as the color is dark, i covered one up on my left arm

I think you will still be able to tell a little

it depends on the locations shape and depth of the scar. tattoo parlors give free consultations. go in and visit a few until you find an artist that you feel comfortable with. its like choosing a doctor you need to be picky and feel comfortable with them. then sit down and show them your site and they will give you an honest assesment of what can be done.

It is possible but it is probably gonna hurt like hell. Do your research and find an artist that you trust to do the work. Good luck!

Most tattoo's will not take well to existing scar's. Best thing is to get original and creative to the scar

I have a tattoo on... I have one too

Some people won't cover over scar tissue, other well...I've seen it done on t.v. and its turned out nice! I would say take your time and do alot of research on the artist...Good luck in your search

but it hurts like hell

It's has worked for me just go dark on the ink'
Mom's inks seem's to work the best for what
You want

it really isnt that bad, i have a 3rd degree burn scar about the size of a pack of marlboro 72's on my left arm that i covered over, you cant see the scar unless u r really lookin for it and getting it done did not hurt

I covered one on my arm, and you can't tell there was a scar there at all. But it depends on how your body healed to the scar originally I think..

Thanks all. I will do some research in my area. There are a lot of tattoo artists around here.

As mentioned previously, tattoos drawn over scar tissue are usually more painful than those drawn on healthy, normal skin. You should wait at least a year (if not longer considering the severity of the burn) before getting inked. Also, there can be some complications with ink absorbance in scar tissue. There's more of a chance of the ink clotting or bleeding under the skin's surface, resulting in uneven outlines and shading. Also, if you choose to get a color tattoo, the colored ink is more likely to fade more quickly, leaving a harsh outline. Unless you restrict the tattoo to the scar alone, the result might not be everything you want it to. Because of the differences in skin texture the tattoo will look differently on the scar as it will on the rest of your skin.

sure you can...i did