Lasers break up pigment inside the tattoo. But it can also break up pigment inside a suspicious mole, making assessment of the mole difficult. One report suggests that laser therapy may delay the diagnosis of melanoma and there is even some concern — unproven so far — that repeated laser surgeries may promote transformation of benign moles to melanoma.
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But the tattoo gun typically only results in a modest and manageable amount of bleeding. Those who have tried to tattoo over them as well as anyone who has accidentally cut one while shaving will tell you that they have to deal with far more blood than usual.
This excessive bleeding not only makes it more difficult to tattoo over the spot, but it could also lead to further complications. One of the biggest indicators that a mole has become cancerous is a change in its color. Not knowing that your mole has changed color because you have a tattoo over it can delay you in getting the treatment you need.
Different states within the U. In some jurisdictions, these regulations explicitly prohibit tattooing over moles and certain other kinds of skin conditions. If you already had your heart set on getting a tattoo where you have one or more moles, there are two options that can allow you to do that without running any of the risks that come with tattooing over the moles themselves.
Well, there are a few reasons. Moles — whether it be congenital, acquired, or atypical — can become cancerous, especially when exposed excessively to sunlight.
Remember, moles are made up of tightly packed melanocytes. Now, melanoma a rare but dangerous type of skin cancer starts in the melanocytes.
Exposure to UV rays dangerously accelerate melanocyte reproduction, which causes moles to grow in size and change in shape. Here are the melanoma signs to watch out for:. As you can see, covering up the mole with a tattoo may result to you not recognising any changes to its shape and form. It may have turned cancerous right before your very eyes, and you would have no clue. Tattooing involves blood, yes, but not excessive amounts of it. Even accidentally cutting a mole can result to excessive bleeding.
Imagine tiny needles puncturing a mole hundreds or thousands of times. Moles are said to absorb ink differently from normal skin. Technically, tattooing over freckles is the same as tattooing over clear skin. It depends on the type of birthmark. Some birthmarks disappear well before adulthood. This is actually an ingenious solution. You just need to think of a tattoo design that will put that mole to good use.
I know this is a pretty simple and straight forward tattoo, but I just love how it successfully camouflages a raised mole within its design.
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