Why are the lines in my tattoo raised? (2024)

FAQs

Why are the lines in my tattoo raised? ›

Thicker lines, and more pressure applied during tattooing, can cause some scarring. It's nothing to be concerned about, but it can sometimes raise up, and this is generally caused by changes in body temperature or weather conditions, as well as general health.

Shaky lines are usually caused by stability issues or not stretching the skin correctly.

This is common with tattoos so don't worry about it! Your tattoo will look different during healing and after it's fully healed. It could be distorted from swelling, weeping and/or peeling skin. It could be intential, or some lines may in fact need to be fixed.

You'll get more range of motion (and tattoo perfect lines) if you move at the elbow. Keep your wrist straight and let your elbow act as a hinge. Putting a thin layer of Vaseline on the skin will help the hand glide and keep your lines straight.

It's nothing to be concerned about, but it can sometimes raise up, and this is generally caused by changes in body temperature or weather conditions, as well as general health. Many people notice the swelling happens during the summertime, when weather is warmer and humidity higher.

Tattoo blowouts occur when a tattoo artist presses too hard when applying ink to the skin. The ink is sent below the top layers of skin where tattoos belong. Below the skin's surface, the ink spreads out in a layer of fat. This creates the blurring associated with a tattoo blowout.

During this phase, your piece may look pale, blotchy, or uneven. This is totally normal, and usually only lasts a week or two.

Natural migration of pigment in the skin is manifested by: lines become visually wider; a small (about a millimeter) shadow may appear near the tattoo lines; there will be less empty space between the lines.

The fine lines in tattoos are achieved by using single needles or groupings of very small needles, resulting in a delicate and precise appearance. As the tattoo ages, it may fade or blur slightly, but the lines should remain relatively thin and distinct.

The type of tattoo work you're having done will also affect pain level. If you're getting a heavily filled piece with thick lines, it will be likely to hurt more than a piece with delicate line work.

Why are my tattoo lines inconsistent? ›

Needle depth in the skin is a major factor in lines falling out (not deep enough), blowing lines (too deep or too slow or both), scarring (TOO DEEP, ink falls out of these too) or in getting the perfect smooth lines everyone wants.

Luckily, laser technology is effective at getting rid of any size, color, and design tattoo. Removing small tattoos is a specialized skill requiring top-of-the-line laser technology. Tattoo removal specialists use microscopic light pulses to target unwanted ink without damaging the skin.

Laser Removal

Aged fine line tattoos are successfully erased with laser treatments. Due to the size and delicacy of these tattoos, laser removal appointments are quick.

For fine line tattoos, sometimes the white blood cells win and soften the ink too much, causing the tattoo to fade and look like it's disappearing. But remember, a touch-up isn't necessarily a bad thing and can have your piece looking good as new.