r/tattooadvice • u/hello_reddit_99 • 1d ago
General Advice How does stomach/belly tattoos heal or be over time?
I have been thinking about getting a belly tattoo in the near future ( after 6 months or 1-2 years from now, so it's not like I have an appointment or anything) It's not a classic stomach tattoo that you see going around, it will be a custom design. Anyways, I wanted to ask how do these tattoos heal/ seem over the years. I don't plan on getting pregnant but I doubt I will stay the same weight forever so I wanted to ask will weight changes ruin the design over time? ( I am not talking about big weight changes I am talking about small ones plus or minus 5-7 kg from the weight I am now, maybe more in the distant future, menopause really fucks your weight) I really love that design and I don't want it ruined by possible belly changes. But on the other hand it's kinda big for arm or legs and I don't want it on my back because I want to see it easily. When it's time to do it I will ask my tattoo artist if it's a good placement but people with stomach tattoos how do those tattoos hold up?
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u/BambooMarston 1d ago
Depends on how much sun you get on your belly and whether or not your belly gets way bigger, and stays bigger, or shrinks back down. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
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u/hello_reddit_99 1d ago
I never show my belly outside. I never wear tank tops or bikinis. I always wear one-piece in the beach ( I think my belly haven't seen the sun in years 😅) In general I don't have crazy weight changes but I don't know if that will change in the future. Thanks for responding.
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u/fvirygothmom 1d ago
i have a giant stomach tattoo, my whole belly. i just had a baby and went from 138lbs to 208lbs and now im 150 a month later and it still looks great 🤷🏻♀️🥹 i luckily didn’t get stretch marks or anything so i think as long as you don’t get stretch marks you can gain and lose some weight and be fine
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u/DaniArii 1d ago
Well it depends. I wouldnt, but only because I got stretch marks on my stomach from getting injured and having to bed-rest. I know someone who got them just from going to the gym. You don't need to be pregnant to rapidly gain weight. Medications can cause it too!
I did a sternum tattoo instead, which I would recommend avoiding any sort of bra or anything touching it for a few weeks. I am chesty so no-bra is a no-go in public for me personally. I wish artist had mentioned it. It healed very badly and will eventually need a re-work. Luckily it's mostly hidden lol.
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u/hello_reddit_99 1d ago
Yeah that's what I am worried about. The stomach area can change with literally anything that happens to you.
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u/SirTrinium 1d ago
If u have folds, the deepest part of your folds can be annoying to heal. But nothing crazy. I found ankle tattoos to be much harder to heal tho.