Creativity
20 Times People Asked To Cover Up Their Scars & Birthmarks, And Tattoo Artists Delivered Their 110%
Can you imagine their happiness?
Tattoos can be more than just for self-expression. They can be an amazing means to put closure on painful things and replace them with beautiful artworks that remind you of great things. These cover-up tattoos are so gorgeous and just meaningful. We can’t imagine how these clients feel as they see a newfound unexplainable beauty replace what used to be a scar.
Scroll on and be inspired. If you have something you want to cover up, please don’t worry: you’re not running away. People have the right not to want to be reminded of painful memories and instead share some positive vibes while at it!
“Medical Tattoo. It is the process of closing the scars, all kinds of unwanted traces for camouflage, using a medical tattoo system, without damaging the skin and using organic pigments.”

The cover-up for a child abuse burns scar.

“Sometimes, it is enough to cleverly integrate the scar rather than covering it.”

“Scar Tattoo.”

“Got to do this rad wine glass to work with a birthmark today!”

“I have no words to describe how much I was looking forward to doing this work.”

“This scar cover-up tattoo.”

“Covered up old self-harm scars with my first tattoo.”

“Hooked.”

“Scar cover-up for this amazing woman. I have no words to describe this process. I feel this is the best thing I can do with my art and my craft. I’m so thankful to my wonderful client; she is such a brave woman.”

“A very interesting custom request around a scar. I guess I could call it ‘scar upcycling.'”

The lightsaber.

“This project meant a lot to me personally. This is a 40-year-old scar, and we covered it with cherry blossoms and butterflies.”

“Finally done something with my scar.”

A fake finger tattoo by the amazing artist Gustavo.

“Turning Scar to Fishbone.”

“My nephew finally had his burning scars covered with a tattoo! I AM SO PROUD OF MY BOY!!! Made me smile and also made me cry of happiness.”

“Make the most of what you’ve got!”

“This was fun! Thank you!”

“Lily on a rock.”

