Some are small and can be easily concealed while others are more prominently displayed.
Because of this irregularity, it can cause a person to feel self conscious about their appearance.
Like the birthmark themselves, the tattoos vary in their style and placement.
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Some people cleverly integrate them into the design of the tattoo.
RedditorMneneonis a fantastic example of this.
Now, it really looks a map spreading along his body.
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There are a number of port-wine stain birthmarks whose shape and coloring is the basis for a tattoo.
If you didnt realize that Sandra had the birthmark before, youd never know after Hannigan finished.
Artist David Allen regularlyconceals the scarsof breast cancer survivors by inking gorgeous designs across their chests.
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Check out some of the best birthmark tattoos, below.
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