Getting a tattoo, but what if i lose weight?

I'm getting a tattoo on this part of my leg (thats not my leg by the way-- just a pic that i found on the internet...lol)





http://i26.tinypic.com/2z6role.jpg





However i'm overweight and i have some fat in that area. If i lose weight or i strengthen up my leg muscles, what will happen to the tattoo? Will it become deformed? Or will it be fine?





Its a hibiscus flower with vines coming out of it by the way...
Getting a tattoo, but what if i lose weight?
I heard about a lady who got a tattoo of a peanut on her stomach. Then she had a baby, and the thing ended up looking like a potato.
Getting a tattoo, but what if i lose weight?
I'm sure it will be ok because that is an area that bounces back easily. I could see if it was on your stomach/hips which tend to get the worst of it when we gain/lose weight. You should be fine.
Reply:I've never known people lose significant amounts of weight in that area unless it's from water retention. Unless your lower leg is like a tree trunk now you should be fine, imo.
Reply:For the most part- this part of your body stays the same... if you do have excess weight that you think will be shedding off in your weight loss process- I'd say wait until after you lose the desired amount of weight... if your legs are all ready pretty fit- and your losing weight around the rest of your body- not so much in the legs-- you'll be fine...





I'm not trying to sound mean or anything, but I myself have thick calves and thicker ankles-- I played soccer throughout my childhood and all the females in my family have HUGE calves... (I love my genes- let me tell you)


I haven't gotten any tattoos on my legs because (1) they're not my favorite part of my body- so I don't want to show them off and (2) my legs are a lot of muscle- and I was told that it will hurt like a @*!*!%*@ to get them tattooed...





Good luck, and kudos to actually having the initiative to lose weight-- I know I need to lose a bit of my "fluff" but, I lead a lazy lifestyle- and I'm afraid to change it- I'm a creature of habit... what can I say?!?!
Reply:It all depends upon how much weight you hold on that part of your calf. I am overweight, however I have very muscular calves, so when I lose weight the chances are that I will not lose any in that area. Unless you are morbidly obese (not putting you down, just dont know your size and shape...everyone is different), and are storing a lot of fat in that area, you should be fine.
Reply:Well since your leg isn't huge or anything, the tattoo probably wouldn't be affected.


It would stay the same size and it would look nicer on a nice, toned leg.