It depends on the scar. They have to be at least 1 year old, and I would have to see the scar beforehand.

The short answer is 'yes', but the scar needs to be fully healed. For most scars the healing time is about two years. If the scar is still reddish or brownish in color, it is a good indicator that the scar is not yet healed completely. You also need to understand that a tattoo over a scar will not completely hide the scar. All it can do is camouflage the scar. The texture of the skin will still be the same. On severely damaged skin, a busy colored pattern tends to work best. See similar questions...

Yes, though there are a few things to consider when getting a tattoo over a scar. First, the scar must be at least 2 years old before you get the tattoo. This will give the scar enough time to have completely healed and regenerated before attempting to cover it. Second, to hide a scar it is better to have a busy pattern covering the scar than a solid color. For example, a wing design over a scar will hide the outline of the scar by detracting the eye from the scar. See similar questions...

If you are going to a job interview or some other event that requires you to conceal your tattoos (and clothing is not an option), there are two cosmetic products recommended: 1. Joe Blasco's line of theatrical cosmetics 2. Dermablend cover-up make-up, which is used by people who have vitiligo (Michael Jackson's mysterious melanin-loss disease), scars, birthmarks and tattoos. See similar questions...

Tattooing over a scar is risky. The problem is that when the skin heals, sometimes it does not remake the layers of skin like the original layers. This sometimes leaves the scar tissue very thin and weak. When tattooing over the scar there is the possibility that the tattoo will spread unevenly or not take at all over a scar. For this reason, we require a special release form to tattoo over scars. You can see a copy of this in our shop. This also applies to stretch marks. See similar questions...

A lot of people ask me about scar cover-ups. They want to know if it is possible to cover their scars. The answer is "YES, YOU CAN." At one time it was believed that scars could not be covered and most tattooists would not touch them. Then in 1978 a man came to me that had 2nd and 3rd degree burns on 75% of his body from an industrial accident. See similar questions...

I don't mind if you take an existing drawing from my Gallery sections of my website to have done as a tattoo only if the following guidelines are met: The design, sketch, and/or photos of the tattoo will not be displayed in a tattoo parlor, gallery, website or other area promoting the design. Your tattoo artist is aware that I am allowing the image to be used for a "one time only" usage. See similar questions...

Installing a roof over the top of an existing roof is generally acceptable under these guidelines: 1) A building cannot have more than two roofs; 2) No wet insulation can be left in place; 3) The roof structure must be able to handle the additional roof load; 4) The new roof must be attached to the roof deck to meet wind loads (it is not generally acceptable to adhere the new roof to the old roof) See similar questions...

Yes - especially for the first year. Total sun block should be used. Direct sun tends to make scars thicker/darker and more prominent. See similar questions...

A hypertrophic scar is a wound that heals to greater than normal size as a result of a aggressive lay down of collagen, contained in larger than normal skin cells, producing a raised, smooth, hyper-pigmented result. The site maintains a higher than normal level of sensitivity and the tissue is more fibrous in structure. BIOSKINCARE™ has shown to flatten, soften, smooth and dramatically improve the discoloration noted with these types of aggressive scars. See similar questions...

Surgical scars will vary in length, but most surgeons attempt to keep the incision as short as possible. It may be along the side of your hip, toward the back of your hip, or toward the front of your hip See similar questions...

Most individual and family health insurance policies limit coverage for pre-existing conditions during the first nine to twelve months of coverage. However, the pre-existing condition exclusion period is waived to the extent that the applicant has "qualifying" prior group coverage. This is a government-mandated requirement, though the health insurance company can still deny the application of someone whose health does not meet the insurance company's underwriting requirements. See similar questions...

Many tattoo artists encourage customers to lighten an existing tattoo before covering it with a new one. This dramatically reduces any chance of the old tattoo appearing through the new one. In most cases, a minimum of 3-6 treatments is all that's required in lightening an existing tattoo in preparation of cover-up. See similar questions...

Some tattoos can be fixed and some cannot. Depending upon the design, most tattoos can be covered with a design prepared specifically for that purpose. Some Artists will charge additional for that service. We rarely ever charge for custom designs on cover-ups and we have done many of them and have had excellent success. See similar questions...

Probably. A consult is typically required to determine what imagery is necessary to adequately cover the old work. FYI: Two most frequently covered up tattoo styles are gang-related and lovers names. See similar questions...