Knee surgery scar tattoo cover up

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Tattoos mean different things to different people around the world. For some they're nothing more than a fashion statement, while others get them for cultural reasons, like the Māori for instance. Many get them as a memento of a time, place, or person. But some people choose to get a tattoo for an entirely different reason, such as to cover up a scar for example.

Lately, tattoos have been viewed differently than they were a few years ago, as they’re no longer exclusively done for fashion or on a whim, but rather, they contain special meanings or may even cover painful moments. Perhaps that’s why artist Raquel Gauthier has dedicated a lot of effort to turning scars into works of art that make you want to show them off. At the same time, she posts her amazing work on both her Instagram account and her website.

Show off your imperfections.

“Chicks dig scars,” is something I often heard growing up, and strangely enough, this weird generalization helped me to accept and embrace the scar I had foolishly gotten myself above my right eye.

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It was an accident from 10 years ago has left a huge scar on her leg, unfortunately happened by a drunk guy crashed into her motorbike from the back, she was shaken unknown what was happening at the time. This unlucky situation made her leg bones broke from inside and emergency rushed to the hospital. Hope this tattoo will make her life the fullest confident of the rest and best of joy.

The main reason people choose to get any tattoo is that they like how it looks on them. In the case where a person has a scar that reminds them of something unpleasant, they have an extra reason to hide it. Something to keep in mind is that scar tattoos are generally more painful than regular tattoos since the needle paints over scar tissue. And while there are serious considerations you should think about, there are some people who get over their fear and trust their tattoo artists.

Tattoos mean different things to different people around the world. For some they're nothing more than a fashion statement, while others get them for cultural reasons, like the Māori for instance. Many get them as a memento of a time, place, or person. But some people choose to get a tattoo for an entirely different reason, such as to cover up a scar for example.

For most, tattoos seem like an artistic way to cover your body with stories, say, spice things up a bit (of course, moms will most likely tell you it's a job liability that won't do you any good in life). But for people whose skin is already covered with stories of their own - tattoos mean so much more than that.