a lot of people say that if a tattoo is raised permanantly, that the artist isnt a very good tattooist . why is that?
2006-12-01 07:02:56 · 13 answers · asked by Me 7 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
I am going to have to stop reading these things before I lose it. So many of these answers make me crazy.
1. Keloid scars are extremely rare and are defined as an abnormal scar that grows BEYOND the boundary of the original site of a skin injury. It is a raised and ill defined growth of skin in the area of damaged skin. Although anyone can form a keloid scar some ethnic groups are at more risk of developing them. I have never ever seen a keloid from tattooing. This is almost always from puncture wounds like piercing or surgical incision where the entire skin is cut THROUGH.
2. Hypertrophic scars are raised and are far more common. Understand the difference.
If a tattoo is raised from scarring, it is generally because the tattoo was overworked, it was tattooed with an improper needle configuration handled badly, or there was a barb, snag, etc. in the needle(s) that remained unchecked by the tattooer. (Notice I did not say ARTIST.)
Another reason for a raised tattoo is allergic reaction, although this is usually not persistent and occurs most often with only one color or so.
Various other problems can occur post tattooing that may contribute to raised or other scarring. Improper care could lead to a staph infection, for instance, and if severe, scarring can remain. Not cleaning the tattooed skin and allowing lymphatic fluids to accumulate (this happens often with those who wear saran wrap after a tattoo rather than a properly applied absorbent dressing.) can cause heavy scabbing and at times might even have to be debrided by a doctor because it will keep cracking and not fall off. Scarring is very likely - some people just pick at these themselves.
So, no...it just does not "happen" - it is just not "your skin."
2006-12-01 13:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That sounds more like the skin formed a keloid where the tattoo is! That really doesn't have anything to do with the artist! It has more to do with your skin! You should really go to a dermatologist to get that checked out! Then again there are ways a tattoo artist can minimize the reaction of that type of scarring! After the doctor talk to a Tattoo artist about it! I ask mine everything!
2006-12-03 02:26:46 · answer #2 · answered by Black Betty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say that the artist isn't very good although it probably would happen if the artist tattoos too deep or goes over a particular area repeatedly which would cause permanent scarring. Chances are if the tattoo is raised it's because of a sensitive skin type and other irritations.
2006-12-01 15:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
This is most likely the result of keloid scarring. That is genetic. Folks that are prone to getting keloids should think about that before they get tattooed. However, a good tattoo artist can minimize scarring and keloids by the way they tattoo. Generally, if a tattoo artist uses bad form and tattoos too deeply into the skin, overworks and over-tattoos the skin, keloids are more likely to form, hence folks suggesting the tattoo artist has inferior skill.
2006-12-01 15:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think it has more to do with the persons skin if it is raised than the artist. The way to measure if someone is a good tattoo artist is buy the quality of the work they do. How good the picture looks.
2006-12-01 15:06:46 · answer #5 · answered by meisa777 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Raised permanently? That sounds more like an issue with your skin than the artist...although you can do some research online and see if you find info re: that issue being caused by the artist, or just an individual's skin reacting to the ink.
2006-12-01 15:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It means that the artist has a very heavy hand
2006-12-01 20:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
i have had a few tattos over the years and from time to time they tend to raise.ive often wondered what the cause is.i think its somthing to do with heat.but im not to sure.the only one that dont are ones i done myself with indian ink.
2006-12-02 14:10:17 · answer #8 · answered by max 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask one question that you really want an answer to.
No the artist was not necessarily at fault.
it most likely has to do with your skin type.
Some people have what is called Keloid scaring. Look at other scars you have, are they raised.
This often accrues with darker skeined people.
2006-12-01 15:22:12 · answer #9 · answered by cajohnson667 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
did u fallow the tat man to keep it clean like not allow it to get wet for so many days keep petroleum jelly on it and band aid. it natUral for Ur skin do this because Ur put in color under the skin that is made for ur skin may had reaction to the colors
2006-12-01 15:17:54 · answer #10 · answered by Servant 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋