Jenn100 1 Posted October 22, 2009 Here is a question....Does the appearance of one's tattoo change after weight loss?:confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted October 22, 2009 I have 3 tats on my back. 1 at the top right below the collar, 1 over my right shoulder blade and the infamous tramp stamp (lower back) I've lost 87lbs in 4.5 months, and none of mine have really changed at all. The one on my lower back is the only one I'm really worried about. I'm afraid it'll end up looking like an ink smear after I get to/pass goal ha ha ha. But, I can have it redone, touched up, or removed it becomes a nuisance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Lib* 5 Posted October 22, 2009 I have 2, 1 was damaged by pregnancy, its on my hip, my tramp stamp is ok though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted October 22, 2009 EEEEKKKKK! My makeup is all tattooed on! If it changes I'll be a real sight! Only kidding, I dont think it'll do anything, just eyeliner top and bottom and eyebrows. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenn100 1 Posted October 22, 2009 You are too funny Thinoneday! Thank you ladies for the info... *grin* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownInSocal 12 Posted October 23, 2009 I have one on my left butt cheek kind of high, like right next to the top of the crack (sorry don't know how else to describe it. I got it when I was about the weight I am now. It stretched and didn't look bad as I gained. It looks like the day I got it now. I wonder too what it will look like when I get to my goal weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_350lbs 105 Posted October 23, 2009 Reminds me of my dad's old Navy buddy..he had a huge tattoo of a ship across his belly and after he got older and gained a lot of weight, it all stretched out..too funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted October 24, 2009 Reminds me of my dad's old Navy buddy..he had a huge tattoo of a ship across his belly and after he got older and gained a lot of weight, it all stretched out..too funny. That is funny, from yacht to titanic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chancie 65 Posted October 25, 2009 The Roses on My left boob look like they are "wilted" now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted October 26, 2009 Um, yes, they can change big time. My friend has a big one on her lower back which is now unrecognizeable, completely distorted and dropped and the one on her stomach is now only half there after she had a Tummy Tuck, looks REALLY weird, like a huge butterfly is being eaten by her scar. Its a bit sad, but really, that's what'll happen when you get to 80 too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted October 26, 2009 I have one on my left butt cheek kind of high, like right next to the top of the crack (sorry don't know how else to describe it. I got it when I was about the weight I am now. It stretched and didn't look bad as I gained. It looks like the day I got it now. I wonder too what it will look like when I get to my goal weight. Lol, maybe we should all have "time to cut out the cookies" or any other trigger food tattooed so close together and tiny that you cant read it. When you CAN read it, its time to really cut out the cookies! Reminds me of that "welcome to jamaica have a nice day" joke *snicker* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GetInMyBelly 80 Posted October 1, 2011 I'm going to remove mine after the sleeve. It was a skinny bear n now it's a fat bear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyIvy 159 Posted October 5, 2011 I used to own a tattoo shop, and what I noticed from one of the clients that had extreme weight loss is that the tattoos shrink with the skin. The only reason I even noticed was because I had 2 clients get tattoos with the same pattern, on the same day. They were the exact same size. Then when she lost weight, if you put them next to each other, hers was smaller. I don't know if this happens with everyone but I saw it happen with it at least this one person. It could also depend on where the tattoo is on your body, how old it is, how hydrated you are during the process etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GetInMyBelly 80 Posted October 5, 2011 Interesting. :0)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deakay 15 Posted October 7, 2011 A friend of mine that is rather robust in the bust department has a winnie-the-pooh on the top of her left breast..........over the years pooh has gotten taller and thinner It just sort of happens even without weight gain/loss. Mine are on the back of my neck and my foot so I don't anticipate any problems.......will wait to get my next one after I reach goal, maintain it for a year, and pay for my new boobs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites