Scar Tissue

[rosio]

Hi Guys,
I'm really new to this, but this site has been so helpful already! I'm only practicing on pig skin at the moment, but as soon as I'm ready I would like to tattoo myself as apparently human skin is very different. I have read on other threads that the best place to tattoo yourself is your thighs, however I have burn scars on my upper legs from about 18 months ago. Is the general rule to avoid tattooing on scar tissue altogether? I have heard it's more difficult but is it at all dangerous? I have a couple of scars that have been tattooed over no problem, but these are much older. Any advice you can give me would be much appreciated, cheers!

Rosio :cheesy:

 

[Daz]

Yes, usually, tho the older and flatter and softer the scar the better

Try massaging the scar you have with Bio-oil for a few months, it softens and flattens it really well, although it's a bit expensive it's worth it.

 

[maggot]

the reccommended waiting time is around 18 months before tattooing, the bigger the scar the longer i would leave it tho, probally dont want too many passes over it either