jea(n__n)ette 98 Posted May 15, 2016 After watching an episode of Ink Master, a tattoo artist complained that because his client had lapband and lost a lot of weight, the skin is now "rubbery" and difficult to get ink in. I have virgin skin and am concerned how difficult my skin would become. My friend with lots of ink thinks he is only half right and is mostly trying to save himself from elimination. Your thoughts and experiences? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cervidae 2,389 Posted May 15, 2016 I am definitely following this topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted May 15, 2016 I got a tattoo for my 60th birthday which was 2 years out. Everything went well and I love it! I had it put on the inside of my ankle, so I don't know it that makes a difference. I would think that trying to put a tattoo on a flabby ribcage, stomach or arms might be a different story. If you know your tattooist, give him/her a call and let us all know the answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted May 15, 2016 I would imagine it would vary from person to person. How much weight you lost, do you have a lot of loose skin or did it tighten up fairly well, what body part you are getting done, etc. I had 3 tattoos prior to VSG and 1 tattoo after. The after tattoo is under my collar bone and up over onto my shoulder so not a really "rubbery" body part in the first place. It looks great and the tattoo artist had no problems. Actually, I also had an addition put onto the one on my lower back which certainly lost a lot of underlying fat and is a little "looser", but that ink took just fine, too. It hurt worse than when I originally had it done on my fat back, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrissyCakes 110 Posted May 15, 2016 After watching an episode of Ink Master, a tattoo artist complained that because his client had lapband and lost a lot of weight, the skin is now "rubbery" and difficult to get ink in. I have virgin skin and am concerned how difficult my skin would become. My friend with lots of ink thinks he is only half right and is mostly trying to save himself from elimination. Your thoughts and experiences? It's bullshit. My friend did bypass and after dropping probably close to 200 pounds has had no problems continuing with her tattoos. She had before as well. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heather5565 959 Posted May 15, 2016 Following. .. getting a tattoo in two weeks! (Have 2 already but before weight loss) I don't think it will matter because I think I've decided I'm getting it on my wrist... which I Don't think was really really fat to begin with so probably won't be too loose of skin there ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoachBug 233 Posted May 15, 2016 Did tattoos for a few years here (and had a shop). I would think that any of the artists that have enough skill to get on the show, should be used to dealing with different types of skin. I can see where if a person had lost a ton of weight and was getting ink on sagging skin it would be extremely difficult but I can't see anyone having that done. I agree with your friend, he was likely trying to make excuses to save himself from elimination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted May 15, 2016 tattoo for 60th birthday which was 2 years out. I love it! @@Valentina i did the EXACT same thing!! GMTA (great minds think alike!!) in celebration of loosing 105lbs, GOAL, AND turning the big 60!! i got my first tattoo on my right wrist, 3 small/delicate italic letters of my grand-kids first names one little red heart under each letter too M organ A ndrew E than hubby wasn't thrilled i promised no more tattoos for another 60 years LOL 6 months after above 1rst tattoo i had the word "survivor" on the outside of right ankle couple of months later i had a small butterfly on same ankle below survivor!!! DH still wasn't thrilled - but he is very smart - after all he married me reasoning for how 2nd and 3rd tattoo named i am a proud 17 year breast cancer survivor my 85 year old mom "lives for butterflies" she has them all over her apt - she wears butterfly necklaces et al maybe she even wears a butterfly bra LOL tattoos are addicting i'll stop now for another 60 years (maybe ) kathy 1 Rozay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewMeBefore40 27 Posted May 16, 2016 It's going to depend on the individual. Skin can stretch and come back, depending on age, number of times its been stretched and how far. I lost 80 pounds when I had the band and while I wasn't firm, I had no hanging skin. After regain, when I lose again, I probably won't have such good luck. But that guy was a whiner and looking for excuses. On a side note, I thought that canvas was really brave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ele marie 92 Posted May 16, 2016 One of my biggest weight loss Quest is to be able to see my tat again lol it is down near my pelvic bone. I haven't seen it in a while. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catlady2012 73 Posted May 17, 2016 I had a small one done on my boob one year post op when I hit goal and a large one on the back of my shoulder 3 years post op. No problems. Sent from my XT1096 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malvarez1210 9 Posted May 18, 2016 I have one on my right shoulder, lost 52 lbs so far, no change. It depends on where you have it I'm sure. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meridian.jpg 29 Posted May 26, 2016 I know I was told by a tattoo artist that I should lose weight before getting any tattoos. :/ living my life like it's healthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heather5565 959 Posted May 31, 2016 Getting my tattoo in less than an hour - will post results!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heather5565 959 Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Don't know why it posted twice but whatevs It's a Laurel flower and a forget-me-not flower. My mom passed away unexpectedly 2 months ago and her name was Laurel. It's on my left wrist. I think it turned out great - it's just still scabby Edited June 2, 2016 by heather5565 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
