Thigh Tattoo Advice

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Mily94D
Mily94D Posts: 8 Member
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Hi guys,

So lately I've been having some body image struggles and I'm hoping to get advice from people who have some tattoo experience. On my 21st birthday coming up in a week I plan to get a bigger tattoo. My artists has it draw but I'm just struggling to decide on the placement. Most of my tattoos are in places where I feel like weight gain/loss wouldn't effect them much (wrists, ankle, forearm). But ever since I've come up with the concept for my tattoo I've really wanted to place it on my thigh. I have reservations though because I'm "fat" and I don't want the tattoo looking distorted or weird especially if I gain/loos weight. Does anyone have any experiences with thigh tattoos? Its so conflicting because I think it would be cute and boost my confidence but I don't want to spend money on something that will be gross later in life.

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  • curvy_gamer_loses
    curvy_gamer_loses Posts: 126 Member
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    I have two thigh tattoos (so far). I just love the placement for them. I had the same worries that you do but I am very glad I got mine there. It looks very cute with shorts. You can also cover it up with capris or pants if you have to. Most people don't even know I have tattoos there unless I have worn shorts around them. I lost like 25 pounds after I got my first one ( and gained 40lbs back xD) and it didn't effect the tattoo at all. I say go for it.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
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    At your age losing/gaining probably won't have a big impact, but if you gain a lot and lose it when you are older it could really make a difference. Old skin and young skin are not the same. But, honestly if you want it, get it. Use it as a reason not to get fat when you're older. ;)
  • Mily94D
    Mily94D Posts: 8 Member
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    curvy_gamer_loses wrote: »
    I have two thigh tattoos (so far). I just love the placement for them. I had the same worries that you do but I am very glad I got mine there. It looks very cute with shorts. You can also cover it up with capris or pants if you have to. Most people don't even know I have tattoos there unless I have worn shorts around them. I lost like 25 pounds after I got my first one ( and gained 40lbs back xD) and it didn't effect the tattoo at all. I say go for it.

    Thank you for the advise! I rely appreciate it. Im thinking I'll ask my tattoo artist and
  • GothyFaery
    GothyFaery Posts: 762 Member
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    I'm covered in tattoos. I had 3 thigh tattoos before my weight loss. After losing 40 pounds and slimming out a lot, the only tattoo that looked the slightest bit different was my octopus which had started on the top of my thigh. It just moved inward a little. My husband can't even see it but I can (I mean I've looked at this thing every time I sat on a toilet for the last 4 years, I know it's moved).

    I have a large back piece that also changed shape a little bit. It used to be round and now it's more oval. Again it doesn't look bad at all, just different from when it was first put on.

    I love my thigh tattoos because they make me feel sexy when just a tiny bit shows from under my dress. It's like a mystery that only select people ever get to see in it's entirety. I say go for it!
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
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    I have a thigh tattoo.

    According to my tattoo artist, you need to lose a CONSIDERABLE amount of weight (minimum of 100 pounds) for any type of shifting.
  • tippie2015
    tippie2015 Posts: 25 Member
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    I plan on getting some tattoos after I have lost weight. I am using that as motivation though lol.
    I would like to get one on my upper thing area as well.

    I have tattoos now ( between shoulders, lower back, etc) and gaining and losing weight didn't change them at all.
  • Mily94D
    Mily94D Posts: 8 Member
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    Thanks guys :) you all have been so helpful. Like I said before I have other tattoos that I never really worry about but this will be my first big/expensive tattoo but I really think It'll be okay. I think thigh tattoos actually look sexy on bigger women and hopefully it will be more of a confidence booster than anything. Also I'm not sure if I mentioned it or not but I plan on getting it right above my knee which would be the least cellulite place.
  • Mily94D
    Mily94D Posts: 8 Member
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    ValerieMartini2Olives wrote: »
    I have a thigh tattoo.

    According to my tattoo artist, you need to lose a CONSIDERABLE amount of weight (minimum of 100 pounds) for any type of shifting.

    Also I just creeped on your pictures and I love your tattoo :)

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