Most people feel embarrassed about showing their scars. Some of them wear longer clothes while others apply makeup to cover their flaws. There are people who choose to reach out to cosmetic surgeons to fix their problems.

On the other hand, there are also people who look for creative solutions to conceal their flaws. They are the ones who choose to cover their scars with tattoos instead of constantly hiding under layers of clothes and makeup.

If you feel like you’re one of them, here are 60 tattoos used to cover scars. May you find these designs not only amusing but inspiring, too.

1. Pain to hope

People with this kind of scar are often judged. This tattoo is a good way to take people’s attention away from the scar. It fuels hope instead of pain.

2. Lavender

The surgery to correct this scar didn’t work. In fact, it made it worse. To cover it up, the artist decided to design it with lavender. It’s a brilliant choice considering that the person is in love with purple.

3. Just beautiful

The scars were a result of alcohol burn from 10 years ago. With this beautiful tattoo, she won’t have to hide her arm anymore.

4. The bee

This bee looks quite realistic. It’s like you can even hear it buzzing from her arm.

5. A feather

The feather was cleverly done. You wouldn’t even think that there’s a scar underneath it.

6. Perfect concealment

This elaborate tattoo did an excellent job in concealing the raised scar and the discoloration on the skin. The flowers were beautifully done.

7. Swans and peonies

It’s always a risk to get tattoos as big as this. Fortunately, the artist’s work turned out great. The details on the swan and peonies are remarkable.

8. No more hiding.

After 10 years of hiding her keloid scar, this woman can now confidently wear clothes that show her back. The hydrangea flowers look stunning on her skin.

9. A butterfly

A fat tumor surgery left this person with an unpleasant scar. To hide it, the artist chose to use a butterfly. It’s the perfect choice given the many positive things it represents.

10. Like magic

This person’s scar was caused by cutting the area several times due to pus buildup in the surgical site. She ended up with a concave scar that’s not easy to hide. For this, the artist chose to use a rose. Honestly, it worked like magic in concealing the scar.

11. A pair of lovebirds

This scar is about 10 years old. The client had appendix surgery and the site got infected. The doctors had to cut the area again to treat the infection and hasten wound healing. To hide it, the artist chose a pair of lovebirds and peach blossoms. The design looks so delicate, right?

12. After years of being scarred

Peonies represent beauty, wealth and prosperity. It’s the perfect tattoo design for this amazing woman.

13. Blossom

It’s not clear how this woman ended up with these scars. While they aren’t entirely ugly, covering them up with these beautiful flowers made them look so much better.

14. A work of art

The details on the fish and the waves are just breathtaking. Only skilled hands can do this small but magnificent work of art.

15. Crescent moon

This woman had her scar since she was 3 years old after getting chickenpox. After all those years, she was finally able to get the perfect tattoo for it- a crescent moon.

16. Very feminine

The flower looks so delicate, particularly with its petals blowing off. You can barely see the scar underneath it.

17. Survivor

This person nearly died when he was stabbed in the ribs. He feels fortunate to survive the incident and get this horse tattoo to cover the scar.

18. The owl

This woman felt so conscious of her legs because of the scar she got from a femoral surgery. The artist thought that using a not so subtle owl tattoo can make her feel a bit more confident to show her legs.

19. A scar on the chest

Getting stabbed by an iron bar in the chest when you’re still young can be traumatizing. Although the wound isn’t there anymore, covering the scar with this tattoo can help wash the bad memories away.

20. Just perfect

This rose is the perfect tattoo in this case. The artist was able to turn the linear scar into a detailed rose.

21. Inner child

One of the beautiful things about getting a tattoo is that there’s no limit when it comes to design. You can choose practically any design to cover your scars. In this case, the man chose to channel his inner child.

22. Effects

The details of the tattoo aren’t the most impressive thing about this work. It’s the artist’s ability to make the scar look like a part of the tattoo. The scars added drama to this Norse compass piece.

23. Burn scars

Burn scars easily attract attention which is why people who have them tend to be conscious of themselves. With these beautiful blooms, this woman will feel more confident facing other people.

24. A beautiful piece

This lady has multiple scars due to different surgeries. Because there were several areas that needed to be covered, the artist decided to use a design that would cover most of her back area. It was a big risk but the result was definitely worth it.

25. A gentle reminder

Positive things can happen from not-so-good things. It’s one of the things this woman will remember each time she looks at her tattoo.

26. Colorful

The design wasn’t the only amazing thing about this tattoo. The way it’s colored is awesome, too. It seemed like colors were accidentally spilled on it.

27. Once embarrassed, now confident

Looking back at her old photographs before getting tattoos Lali admits she looked sad, but tattoos changed everything for her giving her the confidence boost in herself that she was desperately seeking. Tattoos didn’t just change her look physically but they changed her emotionally and internally.

28. Courage

This tattoo serves two purposes. It hides the scars and motivates the person who looks at it. You see, the more you stare at it, the more motivated you’ll feel.

29. Tree of life

It’s hard not to stare at this tattoo. It’s beautifully done, particularly the colors. People will have a hard time believing that there’s a scare somewhere in this masterpiece.

30. Confidence

Having a scar as big as this can be enough to shatter a person’s confidence. This pretty tattoo helps ease that issue. Apart from an instant boost in confidence, it also looks stunning.

31. Creative solution

This woman came with a creative solution to hide the scars of a double mastectomy. Although the procedure wasn’t pleasant, she was able to do something positive with the situation.

32. No colors

Roses are beautiful on their own. Sometimes, they don’t even need colors to show their beauty. Take it from this rose tattoo. Even in black in white, it’s still stunning.

33. A turtle

It’s not surprising why this artist chose to use a turtle to hide the scar. It already looks like one to begin with.

34. Something fun

This tattoo feels like a breath of fresh air for this woman. From the ugly scar she used to hide before, she now has something fun on her skin.

35. Clever

This design is quite brilliant. It looks like the feather was carefully placed underneath this person’s skin.

36. As simple as a bow

When covering scars with tattoos, you don’t need always have to choose designs that are too complicated or detailed. Simple tattoos work, too.

37. A dreamcatcher

A dreamcatcher is believed to help give its owner good and positive dreams. It works the same way when covering scars. It brings a positive feeling to the person receiving it.

38. Delicate

Usually, people who have this kind of scar steer clear of wearing clothes that will reveal the area. They’re probably too embarrassed to show the scar to other people. This tattoo can change their perspective.

39. Fishbone

The scar does look like fishbone so why not draw a head and a tail? It’s an obvious but clever choice.

40. Reminding oneself

Tattoos mean something to the person getting it. In this case, it’s not just for covering scars. The tattoo also serves as a gentle reminder.

41. Healing

Although this tattoo wasn’t able to get rid of the scar, it surely made this woman’s arm look better. I bet she also feels better after getting it.

42. Free

It probably felt liberating for this person to get this tattoo on the scar. After all, in most cases, scars carry bad memories.

43. Attractive in a delicate way

When you look at scars this big, it’s easy to feel uncomfortable. However, with this beautiful tattoo, this woman won’t have to feel that way each time she looks at her arm.

44. No trace

Even if you stare at this tattoo for a long time, you won’t be able to spot the scars easily. All you’ll see is a beautifully drawn rose with impressive details.

45. More confident

This floral tattoo is a life-changer for this woman. I’m pretty sure she felt an instant boost in her confidence after getting the tattoo. She won’t have to worry about what other people will be saying behind her back.

46. Tiny but pretty

People will be staring at her skin for a different reason now. That floral tattoo, despite the small size, can easily leave anyone feeling amused.

47. Full of colors

The artist didn’t just add color to this person’s skin. She was able to bring colors to her life, too. No more hiding and feeling embarrassed for this woman.

48. A bit different

This design is quite clever. Even though it didn’t hide the scar completely, this person will feel less embarrassed or conscious about it.

49. Simple but powerful

Life is beautiful. That statement is more than enough to “cover” the scar.

50. Less painful

It must have been painful to get a tattoo as big as this one. However, if you do a comparison, it’s probably less painful than seeing that scar every day.

51. Embracing flaws

Not all people who get tattoos for their scars feel embarrassed about them. Some of them get tattoos to embrace their imperfections.

52. Note to self

A self-inflicted scar brings a lot of emotions. Having this tattoo can help wash away the negative thoughts that come with this kind of scar. It’s simple yet powerful.

53. No cover up

Sometimes, it helps if you don’t run away from what troubles you. Embracing your imperfections can make you feel more free. This tattoo is one good example.

54. Attention to details

Looking at the tattoo, you won’t think that those white lines used to be linear scars. They look like effects added to make the tattoo look more realistic.<s

55. A hand tattoo

If you’re going to get a tattoo to hide a scar, don’t pick just for the sake of covering your flaw. Pick something that also relates to your personality. Remember, just like your scar, you’ll be wearing your tattoo for a long time. Why not pick something as cool as this?

56. Removing the old tattoo

This woman got her scar from trying to get rid of her tattoo. Little did she know that she would end up with another tattoo that’s more beautiful.

57. A palm tree

Palm trees symbolize peace and triumph. That’s probably what this person felt after getting the scar covered with this tattoo.

58. A full tattoo

Instead of getting a tattoo for each scar, the artist chose to do a big tattoo to cover all of them. The result was nothing short of perfect.

59. Telling a story

Tattoos tell stories. Some of them are real while others are products of one’s imagination.

60. Really detailed

For scars, there’s the option to get a cosmetic surgeons fix them. If that’s not possible, you can always get creative solutions. This tattoo, for example, was an excellent attempt to hide this kind of disfiguring scar.

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Source: Bored Panda, Demilked