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Wednesday Jul 27, 2005
Moles and Tattoos
Recently Shane, an INKEDblog reader, sent us an email with the following question:
"One question I was hoping you could find more info on or answer for me would be one about tats and moles. I want to get a piece to cover my back and shoulders, but I have a lot of both flat and raised moles, most are flat and small but some are as big as. um (lookin around), the screw in a typical light-switch plate, and while they do not protrude much, they are soft and different than regular skin. Sorry for the maybe gross details, but I really want to know what the typical call is on this."
After reading Shane's question, we sent it over to our expert in residence, Jessica Lund.
Here's her response:
"While it is possible to tattoo over moles and freckles, it is not advisable. Although moles are usually benign, there is always the possibility that a mole could serve as an indicator of cancer. This makes the preservation of a mole or freckle important. In order to note the changes in size and shape of your mole, it is important that it is not tattooed with pigment. Moles and freckles can, however, be tattooed around. Some people incorporate their birthmarks and moles into their piece. This can make for a highly specialized design."Better safe than sorry- leave your naturally pigmented marks as they are!
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