Duration of stretch marks
Stretch marks do not usually disappear completely. The speed of healing varies greatly from person to person, as the skin is slightly different for each person. In individual cases, the scars are not visible later on, while most of those affected keep the scars permanently. Fading of the scars usually begins a few weeks to months after they have formed. It is not possible to give an exact date.
Tattoos over stretch marks
Already tattooed skin can be affected by stretch marks just like normal skin. If you gain a lot of weight or if you are pregnant, the connective tissue under the tattooed skin can tear and the areas become visible as scars. Stretch marks can also destroy the tattoo.
This can be perceived as a greater burden for those affected than stretch marks on normal skin. While stretch marks normally fade, the damage to the tattoo remains permanently visible. Tattoos can also be used to cover stretch marks.
On the Internet there are various tattoos that are used specifically to hide or even emphasize stretch marks. Especially stretch marks caused by pregnancy are also proudly displayed by some women, as they are a symbol for their motherhood. Stretch marks are therefore not a reason for exclusion from tattoos. Stretch marks are part of the skin appearance just like scars and signs of aging and can also get in the way of tattoos.
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