Design & placement
Can I tattoo over scars, moles or stretch marks?
Scars and stretch marks can be tattooed once they are fully healed and mature (often a year or more), but ink may look different. Moles are normally worked around, not tattooed over. Always ask your artist and, for moles, a doctor.
Last checked 2026-10-14. General information, not medical advice — ask your artist or a doctor about your own case.
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