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[[File:Mykuh_anubis.jpg|thumbnail|Scarring and Blowout]]
[[File:Bme12345_copy.jpg|thumb|right|Touch up due to fading. By Ilona.]]


When done properly on healthy [[Skin|skin]], [[Tattooing|tattooing]] should cause no perceptible scars. However, if the artist tattoos too deep, or works the skin too hard, '''tattoo scarring''' can easily occur. This may or may not damage the tattoo, and it can be anything from slightly raised outlines to the tattoo being constantly bumpy, raised, and itchy. As one reader describes, these [[Scar|scars]] may not raise up until later (as evidence, look at healing photos in BME's [http://www.bmezine.com/scar/bme-scar.html scarification gallery]):
[[Crappy Tattoo|Poorly done tattoos]], or those on parts of the body with frequent [[Skin|skin]] regrowth, such as lips, hands or feet, may need a '''touchup'''. Touchups may be performed by the original artist, possibly due to [[Tattoo Blow-out|tattoo blow-out]], fading or poor healing. You may wish to find another artist to touchup your tattoo if it is necessitated by poor work, but be prepared to pay standard tattooing fees if you choose to do so. A touchup would maintain the original design and style of the old tattoo, as opposed to a [[Cover up|cover up]], which would completely mask or rework the design. Be warned that not all artists are willing to do touchups on any tattoo by another artist.
A tattoo initially done well by an experienced tattooist using proper materials will not necessarily need touching up with age! Protecting your tattoo from excessive sun exposure and other factors will also help preserve the color and life of your tattoo.


:''It can take quite some time after healing for the effects to show ... One of my tattoos scarred two years after it was done. My skin got bumpy and rough ... Really gross looking. And there is nothing you can do about it!''
== See Also ==
 
* [[Tattoo Cover-Up]]
Assuming your skin is healthy and you are going to a talented artist, this should not be a risk.
* [[Tattoo Blow-out]]
 
== Entries related to this risk ==
* [[Tattoo]]
* [[Tattoo Gun Scarification]]

Latest revision as of 18:53, 25 September 2023

Touch up due to fading. By Ilona.

Poorly done tattoos, or those on parts of the body with frequent skin regrowth, such as lips, hands or feet, may need a touchup. Touchups may be performed by the original artist, possibly due to tattoo blow-out, fading or poor healing. You may wish to find another artist to touchup your tattoo if it is necessitated by poor work, but be prepared to pay standard tattooing fees if you choose to do so. A touchup would maintain the original design and style of the old tattoo, as opposed to a cover up, which would completely mask or rework the design. Be warned that not all artists are willing to do touchups on any tattoo by another artist. A tattoo initially done well by an experienced tattooist using proper materials will not necessarily need touching up with age! Protecting your tattoo from excessive sun exposure and other factors will also help preserve the color and life of your tattoo.

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