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[rodd]

with regard to colour change i wouldjust like to mention that when i got mine i specified i wanted a black one because all the tatts i had seen were a kind of dark green colour and i didnt want this, sure enough ten years down the track my black tattoo has become a kind of dark green colour (not green but not black either) and the crisp lines are slightly blurred compared to what they were. so the black ink will go in black and shiny when its fresh, and then fade to that classic dark green colour, just so you know

and i dont think you could get a tattoo ruined by acne because its so deep under the skin, ive had some bacne on my tatt and it didnt have any lasting effect, i've also given it a 2nd degree sunburn (dont ask!) with grape sized blisters full of fluid on my back too at one point and that healed up nicely (i was terrified i would see the tattoo on the outside of the blister bubbles but no thank god it was underneath them) and it didnt effect the tattoo. the reason a tatttoo stays on is cos the ink is injected below the part of the skin that sheds/renews so it will always be there. and although it goes in as ink the skin cells absorb the ink over time and are permanently stained so holes etc are impossible as this ink isnt going anywhere once its become part of your back, and all that acne and shit happens to the skin above the tattoo.

[CAMPBELLS]

with regard to colour change i wouldjust like to mention that when i got mine i specified i wanted a black one because all the tatts i had seen were a kind of dark green colour and i didnt want this, sure enough ten years down the track my black tattoo has become a kind of dark green colour (not green but not black either) and the crisp lines are slightly blurred compared to what they were. so the black ink will go in black and shiny when its fresh, and then fade to that classic dark green colour, just so you know

and i dont think you could get a tattoo ruined by acne because its so deep under the skin, ive had some bacne on my tatt and it didnt have any lasting effect, i've also given it a 2nd degree sunburn (dont ask!) with grape sized blisters full of fluid on my back too at one point and that healed up nicely (i was terrified i would see the tattoo on the outside of the blister bubbles but no thank god it was underneath them) and it didnt effect the tattoo. the reason a tatttoo stays on is cos the ink is injected below the part of the skin that sheds/renews so it will always be there. and although it goes in as ink the skin cells absorb the ink over time and are permanently stained so holes etc are impossible as this ink isnt going anywhere once its become part of your back, and all that acne and shit happens to the skin above the tattoo.

As far as the black goes it is all in how you protect your tattoo and what inks were used. Your black turning to green sounds like sun fade to me. If you don't put sun screen on your tattoos they will fade with time in the sun and black is notorious for turning dark green after seeing lots of sun over the years. If you protect your tats you shouldn't have a problem at all so don't be scared to go for black/grey work.

And pretty much the only way to ruin a tattoo is from getting burned, scarred, deep cuts, or getting sun damage. If you have acne on a tattoo as long as you dont pick at it and it doesn't scar there really shouldnt be a problem. You may experience a little ink loss where the spot was if it was really bad, but nothing major. And tattoos can always be touched up so I wouldn't really worry.

[Jules70]

I've got a small tat on my shoulder that I got about 12 yrs ago. It was a spur of the moment decision without much thought behind it. It's faded now from all the time I've spent in the sun. I'm currently taking accutane and plan on either having it touched up or covered up with a new one after my course. That would be about 6 months after my course LOL. I have 2 tats now and am looking forward to having my shoulder done again.

[Hawkeye]

Well i wont need to worry about the sun cos were i come from we get about 2 sunny days a year and its normally a Monday or Tuesday when everyone is in work....half of the country go sick from work and every beach and park in the place is full with human milk bottles worshipping this big Orange thing in the sky...then the next day its like attack of the lobster people...i think i can miss out on this burnfest for the sake of my new tattoo

All i have to do is make sure i have no active's in a few months and its all systems go

[spartan02]

I am just about to get my sleeve started, but i didnt think that my acne would be a problem because i was on roaccutane till about a month and a half ago, but now im getting very small red bumbs on my forearm where they are going to start on friday.

But reading this I am now worried that due to the meds it might be a bad idea?

The spots/acne arnt lesions, they are very small and dont have any puss in them.

(hope i havent hijacked this thread from the original poster)

anyhow, I am not sure what to do, from expierience will it be ok?

[rodd]

Well i wont need to worry about the sun cos were i come from we get about 2 sunny days a year and its normally a Monday or Tuesday when everyone is in work....half of the country go sick from work and every beach and park in the place is full with human milk bottles worshipping this big Orange thing in the sky...then the next day its like attack of the lobster people...i think i can miss out on this burnfest for the sake of my new tattoo

you need to get outta the UK and come down to Oz, soak it up 365 and then have a nice faded green tatt like me!

[Hawkeye]

Well i wont need to worry about the sun cos were i come from we get about 2 sunny days a year and its normally a Monday or Tuesday when everyone is in work....half of the country go sick from work and every beach and park in the place is full with human milk bottles worshipping this big Orange thing in the sky...then the next day its like attack of the lobster people...i think i can miss out on this burnfest for the sake of my new tattoo

you need to get outta the UK and come down to Oz, soak it up 365 and then have a nice faded green tatt like me!

God knows ive thought about it Rodd but its just too damn far....i do plan to take a few months out and hit Oz and NZ for a long hol sometime...but for now i will take the shitty weather on the chin

[spartan02]

I got my tattoo started.. didnt hurt as much as i thought it might with my skin being more sensitive after coming off accutane..















Close up of the tree.


Still 4hours of work to go.

[Takara]

i've also given it a 2nd degree sunburn (dont ask!) with grape sized blisters full of fluid on my back too at one point and that healed up nicely

That's why your tattoo faded from black to green!

[sonicreducr]

Agree with the other person with the sleeve... get it done!! Then again I am biased





It'll go all the way down the arm, and it goes into the shoulder and part of the way down the back... I wish I only had 4 hours to go... but its more like 12. It's the entire solar system... yes I am a dork.

Then I got another arm!

[moonshintattoo]

[quote name='Hawkeye' date='Apr 11 2006, 04:28 AM' post='1075304']


Hello, my Handle is MoonShin Tattoo .This is my business in Mississauga. As you can tell I am a tattooist. I a surprised about this message board and thought to write a quick message.
Concerning skin problems and having been tattooed.
In my line of work I hear many stories about tattoos and acne. A tattooist rules out tattooing over areas prone to acne, it is like an old wise tale.Ie have heard every story about bad skin etc..
My question is what is the final outcome. Tattooing over this area, then looking at it 1-7 year anys later. Hopefully. If anyone can help me on this, lets start a thread and talk on this.
I will check in tomorrow
Thanks again,
MooonShin Tattoo

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[Hawkeye]

Hi Moonshin,

Im not sure what your question about the final outcome is to be honest....you say that a tattooist rules out tatooing over acne prone area's but what if it is just acne scars?

[moonshintattoo]

Hi Moonshin,

Im not sure what your question about the final outcome is to be honest....you say that a tattooist rules out tatooing over acne prone area's but what if it is just acne scars?

Hi Hawkeye,
This is MoonShin.
Acne scars are far more improved then keloid scaring. This is a belief in the world of tattooing. Is this true or untrue? I really do not know, I guess this is why I am on this board.
Tattooing over a much raised keloid scar will produce hazy lines in the skin. Depending on the injury of the dermis, it can be unattainable for years. The skin is never completely healed, so the ink will for all time will spider out. Will this be the same with acne scaring?
I do know that anywhere a tattoo is placed a few considerations are a must. Hurt and damaged skin does not hold the ink well. What will the tattoo look like in 7 years is the question I am really looking for.

MoonShin

[Pranay]

Hi there,

I am due to start accutane by end of this month for my troublesome acne i get on my chest, back and back of neck areas.

However I want to get a tatoo done on my inside right arm. Someting I have always wanted for yers. I am currently just taking trimethoprim tablets twice a day (One in am and one at night) for me acne.

Would it be advisable to get a tatoo done while im currently on this medication and due to start accutane by next month?

Hope you can help.
Thanks,
Pranay

[CAMPBELLS]

I'd think as long as you got it 2-3 weeks before starting Accutane you should be fine. This will give it plenty of time to heal out. However I wouldn't get one during a course of Accutane.

[Pranay]

Thanks....Gona get it done tommorow...so cannot wait.

[Phoebe_kate]

I've got a few surgery type scars and I've had tattoos placed around them....this has turned something I felt self conscious about, into something that I feel pretty about. As far as, will zits ruin tattoos, my ex was a tattooist and he had a few back zits as well as a full body suit of tattoos, and the zits didn't push out the ink at all. As far as tattoos go, may I suggest LARGE and HARDCORE, looks so much better, but that's just a personal preference of mine!