It's not the most conventional body part, but of course there are people who want to get a belly tattoo. Many times just for personal taste and other times to disguise scars, stretch marks and surgery marks, such as a caesarean section. Here are some inspirations and everything you need to know before getting yours done!
The first step for those who want to get a belly tattoo is to choose the image style, design and size of your tattoo. We separate some examples that can help inspire your decision. check!
Tattoo on the belly - delicate
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Tattoo on the belly - small
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Tattoo on the belly - large
Female tattoo on the rib: models to bet on
Tattoo on the belly - black and gray
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Tattoo on the belly - in color
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Belly tattoo - watercolor
Belly tattoo to cover up scars or stretch marks
If you want to get a belly tattoo to cover up stretch marks, scars or C-section marks, the main advice is to look for a tattoo artist who has experience in this type of procedure. After all, if the skin has a different texture and elevations, the work will likely require more care. In this case, look for pointers or search for images of the work of these professionals on social media.
Here are some examples in which a tattoo on the belly served perfectly to hide a mark on the body:
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Does the tattoo on the belly hurt?
This answer cannot be given without evaluating the region of the belly to be tattooed. According to the most experienced professionals, pain can vary depending on the belly area, because of the texture of the skin, muscles and bones. So, pay attention to these tips:
Areas of the belly that hurt the most when tattooing:
- In the rib area, the pain is usually more intense because of the bones;
- In the region above the navel, where the skin is very thin;
- Across the navel line, for the same reason.
Regions of the belly that hurt less when tattooed:
- Below the navel, where the skin is already firmer;
- On the lower sides of the belly, near the hips;
- On the belly area, where the cesarean scars are.
Tattoo on the belly: main care
The belly is a very good area to get a tattoo. After all, it is a place that does not have much contact with the sun, so the image will be well preserved for a longer period of time. Besides, it is an area that you show and see only when you want to.
Still, as soon as you get a tattoo on your belly, there are important precautions to take to ensure that healing occurs in the best possible way. Take a look at the main ones:
- Avoid getting the area wet for the first 24 hours.
- Try not to do activities that lead to sweating.
- Do not expose the area to sunlight until healing is complete.
- In the days after getting the tattoo, avoid wearing tight clothes that mark your skin.
- Perform proper hygiene and apply the ointment indicated by your tattoo artist as often as he/she determines.
- Protect the region with a plastic film in the first days.
- Do not scratch the area when healing begins, as this may cause the image to peel off.
- After healing, when out in the sun, always use sunscreen to protect the area from wear and tear.
