What happens to a tattoo when you lose weight?

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Hey folks,

I am at the beginning of my weight loss journey, focusing on major diet and lifestyle changes for my health, which will naturally include losing some weight. I have pre-existing conditions that might make this journey a bit tougher, but I am estimating a loss of about 15-25 pounds to reach my initial goals.

I have several tattoos I have been wanting to get, but I am torn about whether to wait until I have reached a maintenance phase in my weight loss journey. Is it advisable to start getting tattoos while still losing weight? How did your tattoos change as you lost weight, and do you regret not waiting until you were at your goal weight?

Looking forward to hearing your experiences and advice on this.

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When you lose weight, the most significant impact is on the tattoo’s placement, which can shift slightly due to the skin becoming looser. Additionally, the clarity of the tattoo can be affected, with bold lines becoming less bold and colours potentially changing. Wrinkling can also occur as the skin loses elasticity, causing the tattoo to look less smooth. The extent of these changes depends on the amount and rate of weight loss, with rapid and drastic changes being more likely to cause significant distortion. While the changes can be noticeable, they are generally not drastic and can be managed with proper tattoo care and maintenance.