Ankle Tattoo

Jax08 · 12-14-2011, 08:55 PM

Finally got the plate taken out of my ankle and when it heals, I'll have a 4" scar from my ankle bone up. I want to get a tattoo to cover it up.

Needs to be simple, not to girly, not all black, something fairly unique and something that will go straight up my leg so the scar will be incorporated and covered

So artistic people!!! HELP!!!!

onyx'girl · 12-14-2011, 09:07 PM

you KNOW what I'd suggest!
A spin on this cool design would be my choice:

Will scars take ink as easily as 'plain' skin? Glad you got the hardware out, hope the healing goes smoothly.

Scarlettsmom · 12-14-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by onyx'girl

you KNOW what I'd suggest!
A spin on this cool design would be my choice:

Will scars take ink as easily as 'plain' skin? Glad you can get the hardware out, hope it goes smoothly.

Totally LIKE this!!

Jax08 · 12-14-2011, 09:14 PM

I know Jane! It's at the top of my list!

I read that you might have to have it done more than once but scars will take ink. I think if there are colors worked into the dog, then it would blend better. The scar might even give it texture. LOL

SamanthaBrynn · 12-14-2011, 09:36 PM

Speaking from someone who has tattoos, it should def mean something to you. Something that you will enjoy for years to come. I have a butterfly on my ankle

Jax08 · 12-14-2011, 09:45 PM

Yes, I'm aware it should mean something to you. I have a tattoo already. Just looking for ideas. What I personally incorporate into it will make it mine.

Greydusk · 12-14-2011, 10:26 PM

I thought about getting wings on my ankles (decided against it, getting both ribs done next year).

If you like tribal wolf/GSD WildSpiritWolf on deviantART does tattoo commissions.

These two are nice:
Custom Tattoo Art by WildSpiritWolf on deviantART
Custom Tattoo Art by WildSpiritWolf on deviantART

iBaman · 12-15-2011, 12:24 AM

be aware, tattoos on scars look weird. It's like getting them on stretch marks. Also, it hurts about a billion times worse than usual xP

GSDElsa · 12-15-2011, 07:43 AM

Are you sure that a tattoo over a scar will look normal? The skin is so weird over scars (it seems like especially somewehre as boney and inconsistent as an ankle) I feel like it might not turn out as nice as normal? Like make the scare more pronounced?

Konotashi · 12-15-2011, 07:46 AM

My mom got a dragonfly over her hysterectomy scar. She said the most painful part of the tattoo was when it went over the actual scar, so that's something to think about. Also, you can tell where the scar is pretty easily - there's little dents in the skin (for lack of better terms) where you can see where the scar starts and stops.

12-14-2011, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	Ankle Tattoo Finally got the plate taken out of my ankle and when it heals, I'll have a 4" scar from my ankle bone up. I want to get a tattoo to cover it up. Needs to be simple, not to girly, not all black, something fairly unique and something that will go straight up my leg so the scar will be incorporated and covered So artistic people!!! HELP!!!!

12-14-2011, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	you KNOW what I'd suggest! A spin on this cool design would be my choice: Will scars take ink as easily as 'plain' skin? Glad you got the hardware out, hope the healing goes smoothly. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

12-14-2011, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
SamanthaBrynn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 298	Speaking from someone who has tattoos, it should def mean something to you. Something that you will enjoy for years to come. I have a butterfly on my ankle __________________ Samantha Callie (GSD) Born May 24, 2011 Casper (Mix) 7 years My goal is to someday be the person my dogs think I am.

12-14-2011, 10:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Greydusk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 488	I thought about getting wings on my ankles (decided against it, getting both ribs done next year). If you like tribal wolf/GSD WildSpiritWolf on deviantART does tattoo commissions. These two are nice: Custom Tattoo Art by WildSpiritWolf on deviantART Custom Tattoo Art by WildSpiritWolf on deviantART __________________ Blitz~ 7 (ish) year old GSD, adopted 1/1/10

12-15-2011, 07:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
GSDElsa Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central, NY Posts: 3,706	Are you sure that a tattoo over a scar will look normal? The skin is so weird over scars (it seems like especially somewehre as boney and inconsistent as an ankle) I feel like it might not turn out as nice as normal? Like make the scare more pronounced? __________________ Justine, mom to: - Elsa - BrightStar Rescue - "Da Pookins" - Medo Aritar Bastet - "The Beast From The East"

12-14-2011, 09:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	I know Jane! It's at the top of my list! I read that you might have to have it done more than once but scars will take ink. I think if there are colors worked into the dog, then it would blend better. The scar might even give it texture. LOL

12-14-2011, 09:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	Yes, I'm aware it should mean something to you. I have a tattoo already. Just looking for ideas. What I personally incorporate into it will make it mine.

12-15-2011, 12:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
iBaman Master Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 809	be aware, tattoos on scars look weird. It's like getting them on stretch marks. Also, it hurts about a billion times worse than usual xP

12-15-2011, 07:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Konotashi Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,380	My mom got a dragonfly over her hysterectomy scar. She said the most painful part of the tattoo was when it went over the actual scar, so that's something to think about. Also, you can tell where the scar is pretty easily - there's little dents in the skin (for lack of better terms) where you can see where the scar starts and stops. __________________ Ozzy - Chocolate Pom "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog." My Photography

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