Puncturing a mole can be pretty risky. In some cases, the bleeding is hard to stop, and that can even be an indicator of skin cancer. If a mole continues to bleed, one should be surely examined by a dermatologist.

• Design and Color Issues

When tattooing in a skin area with moles, it can be incredibly hard for the tattooist to incorporate the moles into the tattoo and find a matching ink color.

Many professional tattooists are well aware of the risks moles introduce in case of tattooing, so they try to avoid triggering any type of health issue. To do that, they need to work around the moles, which makes a demanding job even more difficult.

To avoid health issues, the tattooist needs to apply the next close to the mole but not too close. Moles distort the ink and absorb it differently. In the process, they can even affect the color shade and tone, or promote irregular tattoo borders.

A truly professional tattoo artist will advise you against a tattoo in a mole-rich body region to avoid tattooing difficulties and possible health risks.

What About Birthmarks?

If you recall, we mentioned that birthmarks are similar to moles, especially the pigmented type of birthmarks. So, depending on the type, some birthmarks might be risky to involve in the tattooing process, while others may not be.

In case of birthmarks, we recommend you visit a dermatologist and let them examine your birthmark to determine the type. If a birthmark hasn’t disappeared by the age of 18, it is probably permanent and might cause some issues if not properly examined.

And Freckles – Can They Be Tattooed?

Now, it is considered perfectly safe to tattoo over freckles. They are generally harmless and do not cause bleeding issues during the tattooing process itself. However, since freckles change color and pigment when exposed to the sun, they might affect the way the tattoo appears during warm and cold months.