Are UV Tattoo Scars Truly Invisible?

   

     For many people, the allure of having a UV reactive tattoo is that it cant be seen unless it's under a blacklight. Perhaps they have a job that would frown upon an employee with tattoos. But, that does no good if the scarring is heavy and easily visible in normal light.  So, how visible is the scarring?  From what I've been able to learn, that depends on the artist and how well the tattoo is cared for during the healing process. As this video shows, after two weeks, the scarring is barely visible at all.




Source: Chelsea D.C.

UV DNA Strand Tattoo

 
      From the looks of this one, it's still in the process of healing.  I think the scarring would be much lighter after it's completely healed.

Are UV Tattoos Really Invisible Under Normal Light?

     Are UV tattoos really invisible under normal light?  It really appears to depend upon the chosen design and the heavy/light-headed style of the artist.  This particular design appears to have very little to no scarring. But, you can also see the fading of the design in the blacklight as it has healed as well.








   

Healing Process of a UV Tattoo