Women are choosing to get inked to cover up the scars that remain post the medical procedure
Post pregnancy, women are left with stretch marks and bodies that have changed forever. Those who go through C-section are also left with scars from the clinical procedure. Women are now opting to cover up these marks by getting inked. And tattoo artistes are coming up with impressive designs to help them do so. If you have it, flaunt it seems to be a mantra that’s got both mothers and tattoo artistes on the same page.
Why hide it, when you can disguise it?
J’son D’souza, owner of Tatau Tattoo & Piercing Studio, says, “On an average, we get at least one or two requests for C-section cover-up tattoos. The cost can be Rs 5,000 onwards. Each session can last for two-to-three hours depending on the area to be worked on.” He shares that apart from C-section tattoos, they also get enquiries from people who have marks on their wrists and arms due to harming themselves. He adds, “In addition to C-section cover-up tattoos, a lot of women also want to get inked on intimate body parts.”
Before the cover-up
When it comes to C-section cover-up tattoos, designs with stick figures are in, and so are floral and paisley patterns. Celebrity tattoo artist Vikas Malani shares, “Some are uncomfortable with the scars, others just want to cover it. Hence, disguising these scars works for them. They opt for designs that not only conceal these marks but also cleverly disguises them with intricate designs and floral art as well as patterns.”
He adds, “Sometimes after a C-section, women are left with cuts that have been badly stitched, which makes the area appear uneven and bumpy. In such cases, before getting a tattoo done, we ask them to approach a cosmetologist who can even out the surface. It’s a challenge to work on these scars and it takes time to cover them as they vary from person to person.”
Floral and paisley art is a big hit
Ivy tattoos, floral and paisley art along with Filigree bands are some of the most popular designs that women opt for to cover these horizontal cuts. Vikas says he classifies C-section cover-up tattoos as clinical tattoos, which are a result of any kind of surgery. With women over 30 opting for them, these can cost `30,000 onwards depending on the volume of work to be done and the tattoo’s intricate design and detail.
A medium of self-expression
Though some women look at this as a means to hide their scars, others look at it as a way to make a personal statement that the world may not necessarily see or know about. Rita D’Souza, (name changed), who recently got inked with a key-shaped design, says she was never a tattoo person, but after getting one done, she decided to go in for a C-section cover-up tattoo. She adds, “I chose the symbol of the key as this scar signifies the key to my happiness — my daughter. The wings at the end signify freedom. Prashant, my tattoo artist, helped bring this design to life, and it’s something I really love. While, generally, people get tattoos for the world to see, this one is just for me.”
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