cover birthmark

Hi there.. I'm pretty new to the group.. just thought I'd introduce myself, my name's Helen 19f from Toronto Canada...

Anyhooo, on to my question!

I have a birthmark that I am not too fond of, especially the placement of it ill spare you that detail

Was wondering if there is any problem in covering it up with a tattoo...

Any tips would be great

Thanks a lot

this depends entirely on the color, size and location of the birthmark. Is it red, purplish, light brown, etc. Hands, face, back...... all of this determines what most people are willign to do to a birthmark Fill us. in.

its light brown.. and *sigh* on the rear end ... bout an inch and a half by 3/4 i guess

G> its light brown.. and *sigh* on the rear end ... bout an inch G> a half by 3/4 i guess

ask this question of a dermatologist. you're not going to get a satisfactory & *safe* answer from RAB, especially without a photo.

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well thanks for the help

helen

since birthmarks are not a lesion, have no chance of becoming malignant and do not increase the rate of infection, there is no physical danger in tattooing the area. If you have had this birthmark as long as you can remember and it does not indicate any systemic problems, I wouldn't sweat it (though you might be surprised at the illnesses that people try and pass off as birthmarks). I guess the real issue has to do with how the pigment looks over the

I have a light red birthmark on my neck. What you think about getting a tattoo over this. Any problems?

dyess83 that depends on the birthmark. if it is raised (like a mole) you most certainly cannot have a tattoo on it. in your case 'a light red birthmark' seems like your tattoo artist (with whom lies the final decision if it is possible to cover it up or not) will have positive results covering it up

yea, it is not raised. its flat, light red, and has not changed size, 2in x 2in, ever since i can remember. i know definitely at least for 15 years same size and color with no problems.

It's probably just a discoloration of the kind, this birthmark and nothing to be worried about when covering it up with a tattoo. However to be completely sure you are not going to activate cells that could turn nasty by tattooing the spot I would ask a dermatologist (and preferably 2, just to be completely sure) as those are the only ones who can give a definite answer based on checking the birthmark and make a reliable prognosis

ok, thanks. i will check with my dermatologist.

Good luck