I got a tattoo two years ago. for the last few months i have been able to feel the out line of it when i touch it. why is that?
2007-01-31 07:47:00 · 34 answers · asked by Bertine 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Hey! I have that too, on the one on my lower back. Someone once told me it's because the needle went too deep, but I don't know how true that is.
2007-01-31 07:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by dreamer620420 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Most likely the skin is irritated, it happens, there is minimal scarring with a tattoo and when the scar tissue gets irritated its raises up and can feel hot and itchy to the touch. best thing you can do is allow the tattoo contact with fresh air (if at all possible depending on location). Even though the tattoo is older don't scratch it even if tempted. Usually when it happens to me I let it air out a bit, or rub some lanolin based, fragrance free lotion on it. If it becomes painful to the touch though, head to a doc! Good Luck!
2007-01-31 07:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by Misha 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Its completely Normal
It is scar tissue, just like any scar, or tattoo, Over time it can and will become irritated causing certain parts of the tattoo to become raised, and feel "hot".
Usually happens after youve been in the sun, hot water,or something rubbing on it.
Hope this helps!
2007-01-31 07:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Tattooed Mistress♥ 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nothing to worry about.
The artist was a little heavy handed.
The outline ink is a little more
likely to be deeper and leave a ridge.
That is after all the line they have to
follow to do the shading or color.
When ever in doubt, contact your artist.
2007-01-31 10:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
certain colors will swell up sometimes if you are under any kind of stress, or even have a slight food allergy or anything like that.
Its your body's way of trying to push out anything foreign to it. It will always happen, and its not a big deal.
I've had my tattoos for 17 years, and sometimes certain colors will puff up if I'm stressed out -- or if I'm drinking red wine!
2007-02-04 04:39:13 · answer #5 · answered by lunalioness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely its some scar tissue under the skin. I am heavliy tattooed and i have a few that do the same thing.
2007-01-31 10:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy Pistol 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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It's a small amount of scarring from the needle running under the skin. It's ok. If you rub Vitamin E on it and massage it regularly the line may subside some.
2007-01-31 07:55:11 · answer #7 · answered by page starshiine.™ 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It is just the scar tissue becoming irritated. I have a large scar on my abdomen from a surgery I had when I was a baby. Every now and then it becomes very itchy and red. Sometimes it lasts a day, sometimes weeks.
2007-01-31 07:55:21 · answer #8 · answered by B aka PE 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a small amount of scarring from the needle running under the skin. It's ok. If you rub Vitamin E on it and massage it regularly the line may subside some.
2007-01-31 07:49:40 · answer #9 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well I had mine redone in 2000. I can't feel the outline now. I really don't remember if I could ever feel the outline though. If I had to guess though, it could be because the outline was "deeper" (??) I do remember that the outline part hurt more than the color in did. Maybe yours scared (?) more on the outline. You might want to ask the tattooist if it's something that bothers you.
2007-01-31 07:53:17 · answer #10 · answered by kj 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's scar tissue, there's not much you can do for it other than rubbing it with Vitamin E oil. I've also heard Emu oil works well, but that's a bit harder to find that Vitamin E.
2007-01-31 07:52:16 · answer #11 · answered by Lauren 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋