Tattoo post chemo

My tattoos are old, first one is now 31 years old, it’s a bit fuzzy now but it was cut in half when I had my son. It was also stretched all out of shape with having 2 full term pregnancies. My back/shoulder ones are over 25 years old and still look good. The ink & technology they have these days is better than in years gone by. Decorate your body how you want, just be absolutely sure the design is what you want, it’s gonna be there a long time. Also do your reasearch on artists, a good one isn’t cheap, but worth it. Ask on the bss pages on Facebook for recommendations, ask friends too. Maybe get something unique drawn up just for you? Ask to see the artists work, ask for references. 

I don’t know about tattooing after chemo, but the fact people get their scars tattooed over must mean you can? 
I sure hope so, cause I want more! 

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Thanks so much ladies I do just like the writing and not the picture but quite like the boxing gloves too as it reminds me of how I punched cancer in the fucking balls and @InkPetal I do love the butterly idea too And thanks @Mollygirl  I’ll check it out I’m up at agnes water at the moment and there’s one up here with a really great reputation so I might have a few vodkas and see how I go..... watch this space!  Margie x

Oops areola. Damn auto correct. 

Hi @onemargie, I haven't had one post chemo so not sure on that. But 30 years ago one on my ankle which I got lasered. Have had a friend have one done on her breast scar which looks beautiful. Tattoo place called Feline Lucky over here in the western suburbs. I think it was Graceville. This lady who does them specialises in pretty things for ladies like us. I say if your onc says it's ok and I don't see why not, go for it! ( and you know ladies get there areole tattooed on after some recons so should be fine) 

I agree with primek - simple with the words and a ribbon.  As you say, tatts go all blue over the years and look awful.  One never knows the regrets which may follow.

Maybe just the words like in bottom pic with the ribbon might be nice too. You could add a couple of tiny butterflies. ..representing new life as well.